Alexander V. Badillo, JD, MA, LMHC, NCC
located in New York City, NY
About Dr. Badillo
Alex’s philosophy to mental health revolves around the idea that we all possess the answers to our questions, but often require assistance in uncovering and/or accepting them. Via a warm and empathic approach, Alex works together with clients to disentangle and clarify their thoughts and to establish goals for a fuller, more meaningful life. This process may be both challenging and invigorating, requiring the client to embark on a journey of self-reflection in areas rarely explored. Alex lives by the notion that the better we understand ourselves, the better we understand the world around us. In turn, that understanding helps us shape our world in furtherance of our goals.
Alex believes that the strongest foundation for healing rests in the relationship between client and counselor. A natural communicator, he has a degree in communication from Seton Hall University where he also minored in French. He went on earn his juris doctor at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School Law, then practiced his craft in a variety of settings and states. Yet, he felt unfulfilled by the reality that he was unable to do what he loves most: helping people. Through his counseling degree from New York University, he began to directly engage in conflict resolution rather than conflict creation.
Alex’s professional acumen renders him perfectly suited for professionals dealing with high-stress environments. Having worked in several similar backdrops himself, he is intimately aware of the unique stressors, conditions and challenges these individuals face daily. Yet, his unique style and approach make him well-suited for people from all walks of life. Alex provides counseling for a host of issues, including: marriage and relationships (including couples and family counseling), anxiety-related disorders, substance use, depression, workplace difficulties, perfectionism, multiculturalism, LGBTQ+ life and trauma (to name a few). Alex’s rich background has taken him to nearly all corners of the globe and imbued in him a sense of respect and interest for all cultures. Additionally, he is fully fluent and capable of providing his services in Spanish.
MOST PLANS ACCEPTED
We accept most insurance plans. If we are not in network with your particular plan, and you have out of network benefits, we will work with your insurance company to get you as close to an in network experience as possible. Give us a call and we’ll verify your benefits. Our personal guarantee is that you will never receive a surprise bill. Before your first appointment, you will know exactly how much you will have to pay and how much your insurance will cover. Even if your insurance doesn’t cover the whole thing, we’ll never charge you more than your in-network co-insurance once you’ve met your deductible.
