Compassionate Mental Health Counseling & Therapy — Serving Nationwide

Culturally Affirming & Bilingual Therapy in the Bronx (English / Español)

Therapy That Honors Your Culture and Your Story

Your background, language, and lived experience shape how you see the world and your therapy should reflect that. Our culturally affirming therapists meet you with genuine understanding, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

What Is Culturally Affirming Counseling?

Culturally affirming counseling recognizes that culture, heritage, and identity shape mental health and healing. Our therapists bring cultural humility and, often, shared language and lived experience, so care feels relevant and respectful rather than generic.

HOW THERAPY HELPS

Care that meets your whole story

Culturally responsive therapy in English and Spanish.

Bilingual, Bicultural Care

Work with a therapist who understands your language and cultural context, not just translates it.

Identity & Family Dynamics

Navigate the space between generations, cultures, and personal values with support.

Community-Rooted Approach

Therapy that respects your community, traditions, and support systems as strengths.

MEET THE TEAM

Therapists who specialize in culturally affirming care

Frequently asked questions

Answers to what clients ask us most about culturally affirming care.

Can I have sessions in Spanish?

Yes, several of our therapists are fully bilingual and offer sessions entirely in Spanish, English, or a mix of both.

Will my therapist understand my cultural background?

Our culturally affirming therapists bring both training and, often, personal experience with diverse cultural backgrounds, so you don’t have to over-explain your context.

Is this different from regular therapy?

The techniques are similar, but the approach centers your cultural context and values as part of understanding and supporting you.

Therapy that speaks your language

Book a session with a culturally affirming, bilingual therapist — telehealth and in-person options available across our network.

COST & INSURANCE

How much does therapy cost at Footprints?

Most insured patients pay an estimated copay of $0 to $50 per session, depending on their plan.

Self-pay rates

Individual session$95
Couples or family$125
Group$125

Insurance we accept

New York

Aetna, Empire BCBS / Anthem (commercial; Medicaid pending), Cigna / Evernorth, UnitedHealthcare / Oxford, Humana, Tricare East, Optum, UMR, Healthfirst, Fidelis Care, MetroPlus, Affinity by Molina Healthcare, 1199SEIU, EmblemHealth HIP (commercial; Medicaid pending), EmblemHealth GHI (out-of-network), Empire Plan (NYSHIP), ComPsych, MagnaCare, Brighton Health Plan, Independent Health, MultiPlan / PHCS, AmidaCare, Northwell Direct, Meritain Health, Carelon / Beacon, New York Medicaid

Upstate New York

CDPHP, MVP Health Care, Excellus BCBS (PPO), Highmark BCBS (PPO)

New Jersey (commercial plans)

Aetna, Empire BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Tricare East, Optum, UMR, Horizon BCBS, Compass Rose, AmeriHealth (Magellan), Oscar Garden State, MagnaCare, Brighton Health Plan. We do not accept New Jersey Medicaid yet.

Florida (commercial plans)

Aetna, Empire BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Tricare East, Optum, UMR

Connecticut and Nevada

Self-pay for now while in-network approval is pending.

Figures are estimates. Our Intake team verifies your exact benefits before your first appointment.

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