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Hina M

Pre-Licensed Professional
Talking Works / Lana Gaiton Psychological Services
Accepting clients Last Updated 0 days ago

​Hina earned her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College. She brings a warm, collaborative approach to therapy. She has experience working with teens and adults, and specializes in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, and identity issues. As a first-generation South Asian American raised in New York City, Hina integrates a strong sense of multicultural awareness into her work, allowing her to connect deeply with clients from diverse backgrounds. She is bilingual, being fluent in both English and Pashto.

Before entering the mental health field, Hina spent over a decade as an educator, which gives her a unique understanding of the pressures and emotional complexities young adults face. Her background helps her build authentic, trusting relationships with clients, particularly those in transitional life stages.

Hina’s therapeutic approach centers on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. She sees therapy as a collaborative journey—walking alongside her clients rather than leading from the front. Her style is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Existential Therapy, and she tailors her work to meet each individual’s needs.

She believes that healing is not linear, and progress often comes in small, meaningful steps. She celebrates each client’s growth and courage and is honored to support them on their path toward deeper self-understanding and lasting change.


Specialties

Anxiety Behavioral Issues Career Concerns College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Divorce Emotional Regulation Identity Development Life Transitions Self-esteem Social Anxiety Stress

In-Network Insurance Plans

Hina M is in network for the following plans:

1199SEIU Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Cigna and Evernorth Fidelis Care Healthfirst MetroPlusHealth TRICARE
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1629736889

Rates

First session $80
Ongoing sessions $80
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

112-47 Queens Blvd
Suite 104
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(347) 391-4205
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Practice Hours

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

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Psychodynamic

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Activists Artists Athletes First-Gen Immigrants Indigenous Peoples International Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities Polyamorous STEM Trans non-binary gender fluid Undocumented Veganism Veterans

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 4
  • Supervisor(s): Ronda Green Liggins
  • Supervisor License(s): NY-011590

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): Asian or Asian American
  • Gender(s): Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): African/Indigenous Based Spirituality, Agnostic, Atheist, Baptist, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hindu, Individual Spiritual Practice, Jewish, Muslim, Nonreligious, Orthodox Christian, Pagan, Protestant, Religious Society of Friends (Quaker), Seventh Day Adventist, Sikh, Unitarian Universalist

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