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Ava Berenato

LAC Melissa Acquavella-Lightfoot LLC dba New Patterns Psychology
Specialties: Anxiety, Career Counseling, Burnout, Anger Management, Life Transitions,
Insurance: Aetna, Aetna Meritan

Introduction

Welcome! Are you ready to create positive change in your life? I offer compassionate and effective therapy services for children, teens, adults, couples, and fellow clinicians. My specialties include supporting individuals experiencing burnout, depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma. I also provide specialized care for those navigating the challenges of food allergies, Celiac Disease, and other gastrointestinal conditions. As an affirming therapist, I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and am dedicated to empowering all my clients to embrace their authentic selves and live with confidence. Are you ready to create lasting change? My approach is patient-centered, focusing on your individual needs and goals. I integrate DBT and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide you in understanding your behaviors, exploring root causes, finding practical solutions, and changing undesirable habits. Together, we can put you back in the driver's seat of your life! Having navigated my own mental health challenges, I deeply understand the importance of self-love and self-confidence, especially when balancing daily responsibilities. I hold a deep belief that everyone deserves the healing power of therapy, and I'm dedicated to helping my clients recognize their own worthiness of this process.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LAC #37AC00825100 (NJ)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Immunodisorders
  • Single Parents
  • Immigrants

Age groups

  • Toddlers (under 6)
  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Catholic
  • Christian

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Ava Berenato accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Meritan

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Psychotherapy $145 - $195

Locations

The Joseph Bucknell House Suite 204
Marlton, NJ 08053-5332
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Ava Berenato accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Ava Berenato is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Ava Berenato offer telehealth appointments? Ava Berenato does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Ava Berenato specialize in? Ava Berenato specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anger Management, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Illness, College Mental Health, Digestive Problems, Family Conflict, Food Allergies and Intolerances, Life Transitions, Medical Professional Stress, Perfectionism, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Social Anxiety, Stress, Women's Issues, Work Stress, and Burnout.
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