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Abigail Cardello

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Rivia Mind
Accepting clients Last Updated 4 days ago

Hi, I'm Abi! I'm an LMSW with a Master of Social Work from Tulane University. I provide telehealth therapy to adults in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. My first position as an Advanced Clinical Fellow with Manhattan Wellness was an incredible opportunity to build my therapy toolbox and support my clients as they navigated both challenges and successes. What I found most meaningful was the opportunity, as their provider, to support them in building their own therapy toolboxes and navigating life's more challenging moments, while also being their biggest cheerleader.

I specialize in working with individuals experiencing differing severity levels of anxiety and depression, as well as those who are managing ADHD symptoms. I also have extensive experience working with women's health issues, OCD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, addiction within their family systems, grief, and major life transitions. From my time at Manhattan Wellness, I have significant experience working with individuals managing major health struggles and chronic illness. This includes PCOS, obesity, chronic fatigue, and more.

Often, these diagnoses or challenges can bring frustration, overwhelm, or a sense of not knowing where to start or how to move forward. My goal for therapy is to help you understand and process challenges, while also finding ways to help you thrive.

My approach is warm, collaborative, flexible, and humanistic. It's important to me that therapy feels accessible and grounded, and that you feel comfortable being exactly who you are in this space. No matter what we are tackling, we will work as a team as you explore and grow within the therapy room. My goal is to be a helpful and empowering presence as you embark on your therapy journey. I show up as myself so that you feel comfortable doing so, as well. I truly believe that your voice is important and empowering, so we will work together to tailor a treatment plan specifically for you while making adjustments as needed along the way. Overall, my goal is to ensure you feel as though our sessions are a true safe space so we can begin this therapy journey together.

Outside of work, the end of the day is usually filled with good food, crafting, and catching up on my favorite cheesy TV shows. You'll often find me trying a vegetarian recipe from a new cookbook (I tend to buy too many of those) or trying whatever new craft caught my attention at Michaels recently. I enjoy spending time with my loved ones or finding joy at a new Broadway show or movie. I also love to do yoga, get some sun in Central Park, and catch up on reading a new book when I can.


Specialties

Addiction ADHD Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anger management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Body Image Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Career Concerns Caregiver Support Chronic Medical Condition College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Diet and Nutrition Divorce Drug Addiction Dual diagnosis Eating Disorders Emotional Regulation Excoriation Disorder Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Financial Insecurity Food Insecurity Gambling Gaming Addiction Gender Identity Grief and Loss Hoarding Housing Insecurity Identity Development Immigration Stress Impulse Control Internet Addiction Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Personality Disorders Phobias Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Suicidality Trauma & PTSD Trichotillomania

In-Network Insurance Plans

Abigail Cardello is in network for the following plans:

Aetna AllWays Health Partners Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Carelon CDPHP Cigna and Evernorth Empire BlueCross Horizon Healthcare Optum Oscar Oxford UMR UnitedHealthcare Wellfleet

NPI Number

1184502718

Rates

Rates not provided

Practice Hours

Monday 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Body positivity Career Counseling Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Depth Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Eclectic Executive Functions Coaching Existential Feminist Health at Every Size Holistic Humanistic Insight Therapy Integrative Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Lifespan Integration Meditation Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) Mind-Body Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Person-Centered Positive Psychology Psychodynamic Relational Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Somatic Strength-Based Supportive Transpersonal Trauma Focused

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

Artists Athletes First-Gen International LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities STEM Veganism Veterans

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • License(s): CT-11060, FL-TPIC413, NJ-44SL07307700, NY-127705

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman
  • Religion(s): Agnostic

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