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About Me

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Naomi Kavka, LMSW

Master Social Worker Psychotherapist

Aetna, Anthem, BC/BS, Beacon, Cigna, Evernorth, HUSKY

Naomi holds a Bachelor of Psychology degree from Brooklyn College and a Master of Social Work degree from Hunter School of Social Work and is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of Connecticut. 


Clinically trained at the Hunter School of Social Work, Naomi’s training focused on working  with, children, adolescents, young adults, and adults on issues such as behavioral disturbances, ADHD, anger, substance use / co-occurring disorders, depression & mood, anxiety, OCD, grief & loss, trauma, and more.

 

Naomi’s approach developed during her academic and experiential work as well as many diverse post graduate trdes a rich foundation in:

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Solution Focused Therapy

Trauma Focused Therapies

Mindfulness Based Therapies

She regularly attends clinical trainings to keep current on knowledge and skills relating to specific treatment approaches as well as furthering her expertise in the science of behavior, human development across the lifespan, and emotional and psychological wellness.   

 

Naomi’s training and experience involved working as a Montessori Teacher, using her childhood development and parenting knowledge and training to better connect with children, parents, and even adults-where many challenges in adulthood are sourced from childhood. Her first year of internship working with adults with special needs further enhanced her empathy and encouraged her to practice patience. She has also worked with diverse populations, ages, and diagnoses giving her a diverse set of tools in the therapy room. She is experienced in working closely with other medical and mental health professionals, school professionals, and other community associations to help people gain relief from symptoms while developing greater insight and awareness, reducing problematic or disruptive behaviors, improving interpersonal, family, academic, career and community functioning, and overall well being. 

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