Sativa Bigelow, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Sativa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New York
More about Sativa
- 17 years' experience
- Female
- LMHC
My name is Sativa Ananda and I am an energetic, empathetic therapist. I enjoy working
alongside clients with an electric approach based on their individual needs. I can be humorous
at times, but I am sensitive to their current state of mental health needs.
My experience of over 15 years has been working with individuals, couples and families in the
LGBTQQI community and folks with diverse sexual needs. I am additionally skilled in working
with teenagers. I enjoy providing support with their growing minds. I come from a cognitive
mindfulness upbringing in my personal life and often apply these learned skills to my clients
lives.
I have training in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy,
counseling combined with hallucinogens and consider myself humanistic. I tailor my approach
with clients to what is agreed upon with their needs during sessions. I will provide homework
outside our session when needed.
I am here to help, if you find your goals are consistent with my personality and methods of
therapy and it would be great to meet you. I am understanding that the relationship with the
client and therapist is incredibly important for progress to be achieved with clients goals. I
appreciate when clients are direct with their needs.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Cigna
- GEHA
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
Licenses
Sativa Bigelow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861886343.
- LMHC · New York · 006362 · Renews August 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sativa Bigelow offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Sativa Bigelow works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Sativa Bigelow speak?
Sativa Bigelow speaks English.
How many years of experience does Sativa Bigelow have?
Sativa Bigelow has 17 years of experience.
Where is Sativa Bigelow licensed to practice?
Sativa Bigelow is licensed to practice in New York.
Does Sativa Bigelow accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Sativa Bigelow accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Sativa Bigelow accept insurance?
Yes, Sativa Bigelow accepts Cigna, GEHA, Optum, Oscar Health, UMR, and UnitedHealthcare.
Does Sativa Bigelow accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Sativa Bigelow does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Sativa Bigelow?
Sativa Bigelow can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Sativa Bigelow?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.