Welcome!

My name is Catherine Armao and I am a licensed clinical social worker licensed in New York and California. I have been working in the field of mental health with both adults and adolescents for the past 10 years. I specialize in perinatal mental health, mood disorders as well as parenting and family issues.

My training is in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and perinatal mental health but my approach is always individualized and collaborative. I am extremely passionate about supporting individuals and their families through pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.

Life is hard. It can be especially challenging if you are experiencing emotional distress and feel like you have nowhere to turn for support. If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, behavioral issues or are just feeling "stuck" I invite you to reach out for a free phone consultation to see if we could be a good therapeutic match.

Credentials and Background

  • New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • California Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C)

  • Masters in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University 2014

Where are you located?

I currently only offer telehealth sessions for clients in the states of New York and California. Sessions are conducted through Simple Practice, a secure HIPPA compliant platform.

Do you accept insurance?

I accept Aetna, Cigna, Oxford, United Healthcare, Oscar Health and Empire Blue Cross Blue shield. I charge $140 per session if you are not using insurance. I can provide a superbill upon client request.

What can I expect during our consultation call?

During our free consultation call I will introduce myself, share a bit more about my practice and style, ask you to share briefly what it is you are looking for as well as chat about availability and scheduling. The purpose of the call is to answer any questions you might have and make sure we both feel we have the foundation to be a good therapeutic match.

How can I prepare for our first session?

Come to session wherever you are at. If you would like to prepare it is always helpful to jot down some topics you would like to discuss and questions you would like to ask. I recommend you find a quiet space where you have privacy and distractions are limited.

Reach out today for a free consultation:

Phone: (914) 200-1876

Email: cva2112@carmaolcsw.com