Licensed to practice in New York and accepts 37 insurances. Specializes in Depression, Sexual Abuse, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
Teshera Russell
(she/her)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. I graduated from the Silver School of Social Work at New York University and have been in this field for 7 years. I help clients process childhood trauma, traumatic-based symptoms and experiences. I also help clients who are experiencing challenges grief, with life transitions, depressive-symptoms, and anxiety-related symptoms.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we will begin with reviewing intake information, safety, confidentiality and brief introductions. We will discuss the expectations and framework (telehealth, frequency, timeliness, participation, fee) of therapy sessions. Clients can expect to discuss what led them to seek therapy and what they hope to get out of treatment. We will create goals to work towards in future sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Through my experience of providing therapy, the therapeautic relationship and creating a space where a client feels safe is of the upmost importance. I am compassionate, non-judgmental, and work at the clients’ pace.
Specialties
Top specialties
Depression
Sexual Abuse
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anxiety
Domestic Violence
Grief
LGBTQ
Life Transitions
Older Adults
Peer Relationships
Racism
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
I identify as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
New York
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $250 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Offers in-person in 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016
Virtual
My treatment methods
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic therapy is the primary modality I use in treatment. Utilizing psychodynamic techniques, I help clients examine patterns, emotions, relationship dynamics, and childhood experiences to understand current behaviors, thoughts, and other mental processes.
2 ratings with written reviews
August 12, 2025
Teshera is a great listener with a calming and confident presence.
Verified client, age 35-44
April 25, 2025
I had a lot of "gunk" on my heart and mind. Teshera is helping me think of why I see it as gunk, should I see it as gunk, and if so should I clean it up for myself? I feel more stable after our talks, even when I have to realize some hard truths about myself. I don't walk away feeling judged. I walk away feeling like I can see my opportunities to change. I can't begin to describe how freeing that is. I'm so glad I went back to therapy. THANK YOU TESHERA!!!