Meet The Therapist
Laura-Ann Cicalese, LMSW
My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I’ll help you make connections, offer perspective, and challenge you when it’s useful, while making sure you feel supported. The goal is to improve daily functioning, strengthen your sense of self, and create changes that feel sustainable. If you’re feeling stuck, dealing with anxiety, depression, or panic, or noticing patterns you want to change, we can work through it together.
About Laura-Ann
Hi, I’m Laura-Ann (she/her), a Licensed Master Social Worker. My path into this work was shaped by a long-standing interest in how people think, feel, and relate, along with my own experiences of travel, study, and personal growth. Before joining ACNY, I worked in various settings, including schools and inpatient facilities, focusing on anxiety, depression, panic disorder, personality disorders, and neurodivergence. These experiences inform how I approach therapy, bringing both a clinical lens and a grounded mind.
Education & Training
Masters in Social Work, Fordham University
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Brown University
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Behavioral Technician for ABA Therapy
Working with Laura-Ann
I work with curious and driven individuals who feel overwhelmed behind the scenes. You may have your career, relationships, and responsibilities in place, but still feel anxious, burnt out, or stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or low mood. Many of my clients are managing anxiety, depression, or panic symptoms that aren’t always visible to others, along with patterns like people-pleasing, perfectionism, or ongoing challenges in relationships.
In our work, I focus on helping you understand where these patterns come from and how to shift them. My approach explores how past experiences shape current behavior, while also staying practical and focused on what will help you feel better day to day. I integrate CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies in a way that feels straightforward and usable.
More About Working with Laura-Ann
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Yes! Laura-Ann is available to see new clients virtually in New York.
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Yes! Anchor Counseling NY is in network with the following insurances:
Aenta
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna/Evernorth
Northwell Direct
Meritan
Healthfirst
United Healthcare Student Resources Pratt Institute SHIP plan
We are also considered Out of Network Providers by most insurance companies. Many insurance plans have out-of-network benefits that will typically reimburse between 50%-80% of session costs after your deductible is met.
For more information, please fill out our scheduling form and our Reception Team will be in touch.
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If we don’t accept your insurance, our rates vary based on each therapist, the therapist’s experience and licensure, and length of the session. Our current rates are between $80–$175 for a 45 minute session and $100–$215 for 60 minute sessions.
When you reach out to us for therapy, we will explain our current fees to you so you know what you can expect to pay for each session. You can make payments via credit card.
We also offer Sliding Scale rates. To learn more, please visit our FAQ page.
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Congratulations on taking this first step! Please go ahead and fill out our secure scheduling form, where you’ll be able to tell us more about what brings you to therapy. Be sure to note that you’d like to work with Laura-Ann.
Our team will be in touch to discuss your insurance benefits so you know how much you can expect to pay for sessions, and help you get scheduled.
If you’d prefer to give us a call, you can do so at (347) 589-8342. Our intake team is available Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm EST.
Talk to Us Today
It’s important to us to provide a safe and compassionate space for you to come begin to heal. Come talk to us today about how we can help you create meaningful and sustainable change and growth in your life!
