My Services

Are you looking to improve symptoms of your mental health and enhance your daily functioning? Are you looking for an empathetic and affirming space to explore your identities and lived experiences?

You’ve come to the right place.

I provide weekly therapy for people to explore Anxiety, Depression, sexuality, gender identity, race, relationships, work stress, family dynamics, and more.

While a significant portion of my clients identify as LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and/or Mixed-Race, I am committed to providing inclusive and affirming care to individuals of all racial, gender, and sexual identities.

Sessions are held remotely through a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.

Schedule your free 30-minute consultation today!

  • I offer 45-minute weekly therapy sessions. I accept Aetna and Cigna insurance and will soon accept Optum. My out-of-pocket fee is $200.

    I offer a limited number of sliding scale slots for clients who lack insurance or find my out-of-pocket rate of $200 challenging. Priority is given to individuals from historically marginalized communities, including those who identify as Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, or People of Color. I ask that those who can pay my full rate do, ensuring that these limited slots can remain open.

    I currently have availability at the following rates: $125, $150, $175, $200.

    I do not offer bi-weekly therapy sessions at this time.

  • Group Therapy can be a powerful tool for healing. Groups are 60 minutes in length. I accept multiple insurances and my out-of-pocket fee is $70 per group session.

    Throughout the year I facilitate a few groups on a variety of topics including exploring mental health through photography and exploring mixed-race identity formation.

  • Whether you're a seasoned LCSW looking for a second opinion, a new LCSW who benefits from the structure of regular supervision, or are looking to get your first therapy group off the ground - I'm here to support!

    I offer 60-minute clinical supervision sessions at the frequency of 1-4 times per month. My fee for this service is $100 per supervision session.

    I do not currently supervise LMSWs and the supervision I provide cannot be used towards LCSW licensure.

  • If you are reading this it's likely that you too are a therapist, identify somewhere under the Queer umbrella, are based in the NYC area, and are interested in building community within our profession.

    Since June 2024 I have been organizing The Queer Therapist Meetup, a monthly in-person meetup for Queer Therapists. Past meetups have taken place at various Queer-friendly venues from C'mon Everybody, Ginger's, and Julius' to cultural institutions like The Leslie-Loham Museum of Art and a Newfest film screening.To see photos from previous meetups, click here.

    To join our growing listerv and learn about future meetups, please reach out to: queertherapistmeetup@gmail.com

About Me

Hello! I’m Colin Estrellado, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over seven years of experience in the mental health field.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Disaster Studies from SUNY New Paltz and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work. Additionally, I completed a Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) certification through the NYU Silver School of Social Work.

My therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing from a range of modalities including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Psychoanalysis.

My diverse work experience spans various settings such as schools, non-profits, and group practices, allowing me to support individuals across different life stages. While a significant portion of my clients identify as LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and/or Mixed-Race, I am committed to providing inclusive and respectful care to individuals of all racial, gender, and sexual identities.

What does this mean for you? Together we can learn practical skills to manage symptoms of your mental health, explore your rich history, and enhance your daily functioning.

I look forward to working with you!

Colin Estrellado, LCSW, SIFI (he/him)

Clinical Supervisor and Psychotherapist

NYS License Number: 090896

 FAQs

  • I accept Aetna and Cigna insurance and will soon accept Optum. My out-of-pocket fee is $200 and I offer sliding scale rates.

    If you are out of network but would still like to work together, I can provide you with a monthly superbill (receipt) that you can independently submit to your insurer for potential reimbursement.

  • I offer a limited number of sliding scale slots for clients who find my out-of-pocket rate of $200 challenging.

    Priority is given to individuals from historically marginalized communities, including those who identify as Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, or others who are economically disenfranchised. Take a look at The Green Bottle Method developed by Alexis J. Cunningfolkto inform your decision on what sliding scale rate you can afford.

    I currently have availability at the following rates: $100,$125, $150, $175, $200 and I can provide you with a monthly superbill (receipt) that you can independently submit to your insurer for potential reimbursement.

    I’m happy to provide a sliding scale rate for the first year of work. After that period, we may need to discuss adjusting the rate.

    When reaching out, please let me know if you’re interested in the sliding scale option, so we can cover this during our initial consultation.

  • I do not offer bi-weekly sessions to new clients. I believe that to build a strong therapeutic alliance, weekly sessions are necessary.

  • At this time I am only seeing clients remotely via a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. In the future I hope to see clients in person.

  • Individual therapy sessions are 45 minutes long. Group therapy sessions are 60 minutes long.

  • I have a 24-hour cancellation policy after which time a late cancellation fee is charged. If my schedule allows I will offer an opportunity to reschedule our session for later in the week to avoid this fee.

    Clients are provided 5 free planned cancellations each calendar year. After the 5th planned cancellation all cancellations, planned or not, will incur a cancellation fee.

    By maintaining this cancellation policy I am able to continue to provide sliding scale rates to historically marginalized communities, including those who identify as Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, or People of Color.

  • Per my New York State licensure, I am required to take 36 hours of continuing education classes every three years. I use this as an opportunity to strengthen my understanding of my core therapeutic frameworks and become more competent with topics I am less familiar with.

Contact Me

If you’re interested in working together, please fill out the adjacent form. You can also reach out to me at: colin@estrelladopsychotherapy.com

I typically respond to emails within two business days.

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