Nneka Symister

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Contact Info

nneka.symister@gmail.com
Website

License

  • Clinical Social Work/Therapist
    New York

My name is Nneka Symister, and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over two decades of experience in social services, including more than ten years in private practice. I have worked with diverse populations throughout New York.

My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative. I believe we all have the capacity to shape how we think, relate, and live, and that meaningful change begins with understanding ourselves more deeply.

I specialize in supporting individuals navigating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and life stressors. My work integrates CBT, EMDR, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness, stress management, and meditation.


Specialties

  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy (Perinatal/Postpartum Mental Health)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Perimenopause/Menopause
  • Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships

Modalities

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Special Populations

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Racial and Ethnic Minorities

Treatment Methods

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Narrative
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Psychedelic Integration and Harm Reduction

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Optimum

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Young Adults (20's & 30's)

Religious Orientation

  • Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations