Nina Bakoyiannis, PhD
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Message from Nina
The decision to start therapy is an act of courage and self-love. Therapy offers a space to heal from past pain, navigate life's challenges, and foster deeper connections with ourselves and others. I specialize in supporting individuals with depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, and those managing complex medical needs, including adults with disabilities. With personal experience navigating a disability, I also focus on helping clients cope with the stressors of living with illness, the complexities of the medical system, and the discrimination that can accompany these challenges. My practice is client-centered and integrative, with a predominantly psychodynamic approach. I bring attentiveness, honesty, humor, and empathy into the therapeutic space, making it a collaborative and safe environment for growth. As a first-generation American and lifelong New Yorker, I have had the privilege of learning from the city’s diverse, vibrant communities, which have shaped my clinical approach. My work is grounded in the frameworks of disability, queer, and racial justice. I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from LIU Brooklyn and have gained experience in a range of settings, including Veterans hospitals, medical centers, and college counseling centers. Outside of work, I am a CUNY Adjunct Assistant Professor. I enjoy literature, activism, and spending time with my pets and loved ones. I am also passionate about poetry, finding that language is a powerful tool for healing, making sense of our experiences, and sharing our stories with others.
About Nina's practice
Weekdays Before 9am
Weekdays After 5pm
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
$$$
Sliding scale
Reflective
Body-based
In-person available: Yes
Virtual available: Yes
Anxiety
Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Chronic Illness
Northwell Health
Aetna
NY
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Get to Know Nina
"In addition to her therapeutic expertise, Nina is an activist at heart. She has a passion for providing therapy to adults with complex medical needs, navigating the stressors of disabilities/illnesses and the accompanying shame and discrimination."
Amy Vigliotti, PhD, Colleague
"Dr. Bakoyiannis is a highly attuned, talented and caring psychologist, tailoring her methods to meet each individual's unique needs."
Anusha Kumar, PhD, Colleague
"Dr. Bakoyiannis is a highly skilled and empathetic psychologist, dedicated to helping clients thrive."
Sofya Yedigarian, PhD, Colleague
"Dr. Bakoyiannis is a warm and caring therapist"
Carly Teperman, PsyD, Colleague
Where did you work before going into private practice?
I am a graduate of LIU Brooklyn’s Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program and have worked in various settings including Veterans hospitals, medical centers, and college counseling centers.
What are your policies and practices around insurance?
I am in-network with Aetna and Northwell, and will provide superbills for other carriers to keep therapy affordable and accessible to everyone. Please reach out with any questions.