Ascend Psychotherapy
Group Practice
Beyond Coping - Toward True Healing
ABOUT
Hello, I'm Maria – Founder and Clinical Director of Ascend Psychotherapy.
I have 15 years of international experience and training in a range of evidence-based and holistic approaches to healing.
I created Ascend Psychotherapy from a deep belief that therapy should go beyond managing symptoms—it should help bring real resolution to emotional pain and reconnect us with our authentic selves.
Originally from Ukraine, I’ve called New York City home for over a decade. When I speak about healing trauma, I do so from personal experience. This work is close to my heart, and I’ve been honored to walk alongside many others on their own healing journeys.
Ascend Psychotherapy is a group practice committed to helping clients achieve lasting healing by addressing the root causes of emotional and psychological distress.
We offer individual, couples, family, and group therapy, with each service thoughtfully tailored to meet the unique needs of those we work with.
Our clinicians draw from a range of evidence-based and experiential modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic approaches, and trauma stabilization techniques. These methods support clients in reconnecting with their authentic selves and fostering meaningful, long-term change
Maria Pavlova MS, LCSW
OUR SERVICES:
INDIVIDUAL
One-on-one psychotherapy sessions tailored to your unique needs.
Cost: $100–$300 depending on the provider. (Insurance accepted.)
INTENSIVE
Short-term, focused one-on-one psychotherapy packages (3–10 sessions) designed to address specific issues in a condensed timeframe.
Starting at: $400 (Some insurance plans accepted.)
COUPLE
Therapy for partners navigating a wide range of relationship challenges, aimed at improving communication, connection, and understanding.
FAMILY
Psychotherapy for families looking to strengthen relationships, resolve conflict, and improve family dynamics.
GROUP
Support groups with 5–10 participants, focused on shared experiences and healing around specific topics or life challenges.
WELLNESS GATHERINGS
Meaningful gatherings, workshops, therapeutic seminars around holistic healing
INSURANCE
We accept nearly all major insurance plans:
Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York (formerly Empire), Anthem EAP, Carelon Behavioral Health, Quest Behavioral Health, Oxford (Optum), Oscar (Optum), United Healthcare (Optum), Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts