Lauren Pezzo, MA, LMHC, CASAC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor 
and 
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor - Master 

TREATMENT CONCERNS

Addiction*             
Couples/Peer/Familial Conflict
⋅ Parenting 
⋅ Coping Skills
⋅ Self – Esteem
 
 Mood Disorders   
 Self-Harm

Life Coaching/Career Guidance
Educational Concerns

*Specialty

TYPES OF THERAPY

 Individual and Group
 Cognitive Behavioral

 Interpersonal

 Integrated Approach 

CLIENT FOCUS

 Adults
 Adolescents/Teenagers (13 – 18)*

*See MH Hygiene Law 33.21; C 1 – 3 to learn about minors seeking therapy without parental/guardian consent.

CLINICAL APPROACH

As your therapist, I aim to provide skilled and trustworthy therapy delivered with integrity, professionalism and warmth in order to support the goals you would like to achieve. My personal experiences have taught me to place emphasis on perseverance to attain success and with a simple philosophy that time and patience yield superior results I am committed to dedicating our time together to reach your full potential.

Please click below for more information: 

Psychology Today: Lauren Pezzo

LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, #007586 
Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor-Master, #21364 

EDUCATION

Master of Arts: Forensic Mental Health     
Master of Arts: Forensic Psychology 
Bachelor of Arts: Justice  

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Clinical Screening & Assessment Provider

Conflict Resolution/Divorce Mediator

AFFILIATIONS

Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology

“Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” 
 
– George Bernard Shaw

ACCEPTED INSURANCES

Aetna

Affinity

Cigna

Emblem Health HMO/PPO 

Empire BCBS

Fidelis

GHI

Local 805 & 810

Magnacare

MetroPlus (Includes Gold)

NYS Empire (NYSHIP) 

OPTUM (Includes United Behavioral Health, Oxford & Oscar)

1199

*Services expected to be covered by insurance should be discussed prior to scheduling initial session.

SELF-PAY FEES 

Initial Evaluation:                                        $175

Follow-Up Sessions:                                    $150

Cancellation/No Show:                               $50

Couples/Family Sessions:                           $175

Intern Sessions:                                            $40

National Provider Insurance Plans Accepted and Self Pay pricing for FLORIDA Residents via telehealth – Click Here for More Information

Accepted Payment Methods:  Venmo, Zelle , Credit/Debit

DRIVING OFFENSES

Screening:              $200

Assessment:          $300 

Check out DMV website for information pertaining to the  Impaired Driver Program

DIVORCE MEDIATION

Hour Session:           $325

*Amount of sessions vary for  each case.

Hypnosis & Mediation

Kim Karmen Walsh – Various VideosWim Hof – Breathing Exercises

Books

A New Earth – Eckhart Tolle

Unf*ck Your Brain – Faith Harper

Five Love Languages – Gary
Chapman

Websites

Relationships

Quizzes

Enneagram – Select Top One
Love Languages

Internet Addiction