Compadre Works
Compadre Works
Regardless of insurance or ability to pay, we walk beside you — serving the neighborhoods you live in, and supporting you in and out of the therapist's office.
At Compadre Therapy, our mission is to guide individuals, couples, families, and groups on a transformative journey of reinvention. We employ evidence-based therapies aligned with ethical standards and human rights principles, fostering a compadre-like therapeutic alliance.
The term "Compadre" refers to a close friend or companion with a strong emotional bond. In psychotherapy, our therapists take on the role of a trusted companion — working alongside you to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Every session is a journey taken together, one step at a time.
Start Your Journey →A full spectrum of mental health care — evidence-based, culturally aware, and designed around you.
Evidence-based sessions using CBT, DBT, and REBT to help you understand yourself, manage challenges, and foster meaningful change. A safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions.
CBT · DBT · REBT
Help partners rediscover connection, improve communication, and navigate challenges together. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
CBT · EFT · DBT
Resolve conflicts, bridge divides, and create a supportive home environment. Grounded in Structural Family Therapy and Family Systems Theory.
Structural · Systems Theory
Play Therapy, CBT, and Family Systems Therapy to help children navigate emotions, build confidence, and develop essential coping skills in a nurturing environment.
Play Therapy · CBT · Family Systems
CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness-Based Therapies to help teens manage emotions, build resilience, and develop a healthy identity through the challenges of adolescence.
CBT · DBT · Mindfulness
Supportive sessions addressing anger management, substance abuse, grief, and mood disorders. Shared experience, empathy, and community support in a judgment-free space.
CBT · DBT · Mindfulness
Access to consulting psychiatrists through your therapist. Includes diagnostic evaluations, medication evaluation, and ongoing medication management — fully integrated with your therapy.
Diagnostics · Medication Management
Individual and group therapy using CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to address underlying causes, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and build a foundation for lasting sobriety.
CBT · Motivational Interviewing
Individual and group options using CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness. Learn to recognize triggers, develop healthier coping strategies, and build emotional self-control and resilience.
CBT · DBT · Mindfulness
Professional, objective testimony and court preparation. Therapists provide fact-based testimony bound by professional ethics. Structured fee schedule and 72-hour minimum notice required.
$300/hr Testimony · $2,000 Min. Charge
Whether you prefer the comfort of your home or an in-person session, we make it work for you. Our Westchester Square office in the Bronx offers both in-person and secure telehealth appointments.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York, Marcelino is deeply committed to providing compassionate, holistic care that respects each client's journey. He earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees Summa Cum Laude at Lehman College.
He has worked across diverse settings — including Housing Works, Episcopal Social Services, nursing homes, adult day care centers, and NYC's renowned hospitals. He has also taught Human Services as a professor in the CUNY system.
"Many individuals were resistant to change — not because they lacked the capacity, but because they were unaware of the resources within themselves."
This realization led him to found Compadre Therapy, a mental health practice devoted to unlocking each person's hidden potential.
We work with 20+ major insurance providers. We file claims on your behalf — just bring your card.
💳 Payment: Credit cards accepted. Payment due before each session — includes copays, deductibles, and any charges not covered by insurance.
📋 No insurance? Contact us to discuss sliding scale options. We believe everyone deserves care.
Transparent policies — so you can focus on healing, not paperwork.
We ask for 24 business hours' notice to cancel or reschedule so we can offer your slot to another patient in need.
These charges cannot be covered by insurance. Consistency is key to effective therapy.
Pre-payment required for administrative tasks to ensure quality care for all patients.
Records prepared within 15 business days of receiving payment and signed authorization.
Therapists provide objective, fact-based testimony as qualified by the court. 72-hour minimum notice required.
Payment is made before each session. We accept all major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Payments cover any unmet deductibles, co-insurance, co-payments, or charges not covered by your health insurance plan.
We file claims directly with your insurance provider on your behalf.
We accept new patients for both in-person and telehealth sessions. We respond within the hour with your first two available appointments — typically within 24–72 hours.
Fill out the form and we'll confirm your appointment within the hour with two available time slots.
2447 St. Raymond Ave, Westchester Square, The Bronx, NY — In-person & Telehealth
(929) 266-7204 — Business hours
Response within 1 hour — first appointment within 24–72 hrs
English · Español
20+ plans accepted · Sliding scale available · No cash
For new patients, returning patients, and professional referrals. We respond within the hour.
Fast, compassionate care — when you need it most, no appointment required.
Compadre Urgent Care will bring walk-in medical services directly to the communities we serve. No barriers. No delays. Just care, the moment you need it.
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No appointment needed — show up when you need care.
Medicaid, Medicare, and all major plans. Sliding scale available.
Services in English and Español — care that speaks your language.
Rooted in the Bronx, serving neighborhoods that need it most.
Holistic wellness — body, mind, and spirit, for every stage of life.
Long-term preventive wellness, chronic disease management, nutrition, and integrative health — walking beside you at every stage of life.
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Annual wellness visits, screenings, and preventive programs.
Ongoing support for diabetes, hypertension, and chronic conditions.
Dietitian services and wellness coaching tailored to your goals.
Combining conventional medicine with holistic approaches for whole-body balance.