Mental Health Practice – M Aguilar Mental Health Counseling, P.C.
M Aguilar Mental Health Counseling, P.C. is a private outpatient mental health practice based in Port Washington, New York, with references on the site to the Long Beach area of Long Island. The practice is led by Melissa Aguilar, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over a decade of experience in the treatment of mental health disorders. The practice provides individualized, outpatient care for adolescents and adults.
Treatment modalities include Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Clinical focus areas include depression and anxiety, trauma, and Christian counseling. The practice describes its therapeutic environment as a neutral safe space oriented toward helping clients heal, develop awareness of their inner strengths, and move toward their goals.
Session formats include both in-person and telehealth options. Telehealth is available via video and phone sessions. The practice offers a free brief phone consultation prior to the first scheduled appointment, allowing prospective clients to ask questions and assess fit before committing to ongoing services. Initial intake sessions may run up to 60 minutes and are structured to assess individual needs in depth and develop a collaborative treatment plan tailored to each client’s specific situation and goals.
All fees are collected on the day services are rendered. All major credit cards are accepted as payment. Sliding scale fees are available for clients who require reduced rates based on financial need. Insurance panels accepted by the practice include Fidelis, BCBS (Medicaid HMO only), UHC, Cigna, Aetna, and Optum. For clients whose insurance is out-of-network, the practice provides superbills to support reimbursement claims submitted directly to the insurer. The availability of multiple payment paths reflects the practice’s intent to make services accessible to a range of clients.
Contact information: phone (516) 591-0890; email Info@Maguilartherapy.com. The year the practice was established is not listed in the available page content.