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LCSW PLLC

Name: Love Yourself First Counseling
Address: 2483 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, NY, 10309-1207, US
Telephone: 551-245-6519

Welcome to Love Yourself First Counseling's website! We provide Mental Health Counseling to the people of Staten Island mainly, as well as other areas of New York and New Jersey. Congratulations on taking the first step in your mental health journey. We understand that it can be intimidating, but we are here to support you every step of the way. Keep scrolling to learn more about how our practice can help.

Meet The Team

Associate Therapist

Lead Therapist

Brianna Postelnek, MSW, LCSW

I am the Founder and lead therapist at Love Yourself First Counseling. As a licensed Clinical Social Worker trained at NYU, I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have over seven years of experience. I work with adolescents, adults, and the elderly, helping them navigate challenges like difficulties in transitions and adjustments, various traumas, OCD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and grief from loss or separation. In addition I also have a background in Long term care and I have experience helping families, patients and caregivers adjust to transitioning to a long-term care setting, or Adjusting to a new diagnosis, such as dementia.

My overall goal is to support clients through their difficulties and provide them with the coping skills they need to thrive in every area of their lives.

Outside of therapy i enjoy spending time with friends, family and my fur babies :)

Dr. Keirsten Grover, MSW, PHD, LSW, EMDR-C

Keirsten is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey and a certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Clinician. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Stockton University and went on to receive her Master’s in Social Work from New York University. Most recently, she completed her PhD in Psychology at Liberty University, driven by a passion for contributing meaningful research to the field of mental health.

Keirsten brings a wide range of experience from working in hospitals, schools, and therapeutic settings with children, adolescents, and adults. Her areas of expertise include crisis diversion, depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, anger management, and mood disorders.

Her therapeutic approach is always client-centered and rooted in empathy. Keirsten tailors each session to the individual’s unique needs, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Crisis Intervention. She believes in helping clients identify their personal strengths and develop coping strategies that support long-term mental health and resilience.

Outside of the therapy space, Keirsten enjoys spending time at home with her husband and son, reading a good book, relaxing at the beach, and connecting with friends and family.

My Services/ Finances

Individualized Mental Health Counseling

At my practice, the primary goal is to support you through life's challenges. I understand that each person's journey is unique, so I tailor my therapeutic approaches to fit your individual needs. Together, we'll explore how your thoughts influence your feelings and behaviors, empowering you to develop the skills necessary for personal growth. In our sessions, I frequently utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help guide our work. During our first meeting, we will discuss what brought you to therapy and collaboratively determine the best strategies for your progress. CBT focuses on understanding how your thoughts impact your emotions and experiences. Throughout our time together, I will help you challenge those thoughts, empowering you to cultivate more positive feelings and outcomes.

* Sessions are offered virtually

and in person *

Clients treated:

preteen

teen

adults and elders

Treatment approaches:

Attachment-based

Behavior Modification

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Exposure Response Prevention Therapy

Gestalt

Motivational Interviewing

Positive Psychology

Strength-Based

Trauma Focused

*Please also note: this practice does not see clients who are court mandated, have a substance abuse disorder, have a diagnosis of a serious mental illness ,a personality disorder or an eating disorder and not under the care of a physician . We also do not see couples or families for therapy, However we can provide you with a referral.*

Finances

Fees

Individual Session Cost if private pay : $120 per session

I offer sliding scale pricing

Payment Method

ACH Bank transfer

American Express

Discover

Mastercard

Visa

Check

Venmo

Insurance

In-Network Plans:

Aetna

Anthem

Anthem EAP- Bank of America

BlueCross and BlueShield

Carelon Behavioral Health

Cigna and Evernorth

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield ( NJ ONLY )

Meritain Health

Optum

Oscar Health

Oxford

Quest Behavioral Health

United Healthcare Medicare Adv

UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

** I am in network with all of the insurance plans above in both NY and NJ, except horizon BCBS which is only in NJ .

** If i am not in network with your insurance , i can supply you with a superbill if you wish to request reimbursement from your insurance plan **

** I am also in the process of becoming credentialed with more insurance plans, if you do not see your insurance plan please continue checking our website for updates .

TESTIMONIALS

"I’ve been working with Brianna the last few years and I am certain that she has been instrumental in helping me navigate some difficult situations and complex emotions. She is an attentive listener and incredibly kind when sharing her feedback. When there has been an area of growth for me, she gently guides me through a new perspective and allows me to absorb the information in my own time. Thanks to her, I feel like I have a better grasp on my emotions and have a healthier mindset. "

Contact
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you are in need of counseling services . If I am unable to accommodate your mental health needs I will make sure to give you an appropriate referral.

* If you are inquiring about services for anyone else but yourself, in order to protect the privacy and confidentiality of the potential client I ask that you please encourage that person to reach out to me directly. Due to HIPPA privacy laws I am unable to discuss services with anyone else but the potential client unless the client is a minor or the potential client gives permission first for me to speak to someone else on their behalf about what brings them to therapy .*

PLEASE NOTE: We are only in the office on Sundays , but do offer virtual appointments on other days of the week.

2483 Arthurkill Road, SI, NY 10309, 2nd floor, waiting room on 1st floor

551-245-6519

bp1500@nyu.edu

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Mental Health Resources

If you are in crisis, or you know someone who is, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or dial 911 in case of emergency.