

LCSW PLLC
Welcome to Love Yourself First Counseling's website! We provide Mental Health Counseling to the people of Staten Island mainly, as well as other areas of New York and New Jersey. Congratulations on taking the first step in your mental health journey. We understand that it can be intimidating, but we are here to support you every step of the way. Keep scrolling to learn more about how our practice can help.
About me

Lead Therapist
Brianna Postelnek, MSW, LCSW
Hi there ! Here at Love Yourself First Counseling, LCSW, PLLC, my associate therapists and I specialize in working with older adolescents/ teens, adults, and the elderly facing challenges such as ADHD ( adults only ) OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief from loss or separation and the many hardships faced by life transitions and adjustments . Our goal is to guide clients through their hardships and equip them with essential coping skills to thrive in all aspects of their lives. In addition I also have a background in Long term care and I have experience helping families, patients and caregivers adjust to transitioning to a long-term care setting, or Adjusting to a new diagnosis, such as dementia.
Outside of therapy i enjoy spending time with friends, family and my fur babies :)

My Services/ Finances
Individualized Mental Health Counseling
At my practice, the primary goal is to support you through life's challenges. I understand that each person's journey is unique, so I tailor my therapeutic approaches to fit your individual needs. Together, we'll explore how your thoughts influence your feelings and behaviors, empowering you to develop the skills necessary for personal growth. In our sessions, I frequently utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help guide our work. During our first meeting, we will discuss what brought you to therapy and collaboratively determine the best strategies for your progress. CBT focuses on understanding how your thoughts impact your emotions and experiences. Throughout our time together, I will help you challenge those thoughts, empowering you to cultivate more positive feelings and outcomes.
* Sessions are offered virtually
and in person *
Clients treated:
- older adolescents/ teens
- adults and elders
Treatment approaches:
Attachment-based
person centered/ client centered
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Exposure Response Prevention Therapy
Gestalt
Motivational Interviewing
Positive Psychology
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused
*Please also note: this practice does not see clients who are court mandated, have a substance abuse disorder, have a diagnosis of a serious mental illness ,Oppositional defiance disorder/ intermittent explosive disorder/ conduct disorder or a personality disorder or an eating disorder and not under the care of a physician . We also do not see couples or families for therapy, However we can provide you with a referral.*
Finances
Fees
Individual Session Cost if private pay : $120 per session
I offer sliding scale pricing
Payment Method
ACH Bank transfer
American Express
Discover
Mastercard
Visa
Check
Venmo
Insurance
In-Network Plans:
Aetna
Anthem
Anthem EAP- Bank of America
BlueCross and BlueShield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield ( NJ ONLY )
Meritain Health
Optum
Oscar Health
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare Medicare Adv
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
** I am in network with all of the insurance plans above in both NY and NJ, except horizon BCBS which is only in NJ .
** If i am not in network with your insurance , i can supply you with a superbill if you wish to request reimbursement from your insurance plan **
** I am also in the process of becoming credentialed with more insurance plans, if you do not see your insurance plan please continue checking our website for updates .
TESTIMONIALS
Contact
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you are in need of counseling services . If I am unable to accommodate your mental health needs I will make sure to give you an appropriate referral.
* If you are inquiring about services for anyone else but yourself, in order to protect the privacy and confidentiality of the potential client I ask that you please encourage that person to reach out to me directly. Due to HIPPA privacy laws I am unable to discuss services with anyone else but the potential client unless the client is a minor or the potential client gives permission first for me to speak to someone else on their behalf about what brings them to therapy .*
PLEASE NOTE: We are only in the office on Sundays , but do offer virtual appointments on other days of the week.
2483 Arthurkill Road, SI, NY 10309, 2nd floor, waiting room on 1st floor
551-245-6519
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Mental Health Resources
If you are in crisis, or you know someone who is, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or dial 911 in case of emergency.
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Call or text 988.
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Chat 988lifeline.org.
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TTY users, use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.