About Oliver Lockwood

Oliver Lockwood, LMSW is a Licensed Master Social Worker who provides telehealth psychotherapy through Reflections Mental Health Services. He works with clients anywhere in New York State, so you can meet with him from home, from work, or wherever you feel most comfortable.

His style is collaborative and practical. Together you will name what brings you to therapy, set clear goals, and choose the tools that fit your life. He shapes each plan around your needs, your values, and your stage of life, and he adjusts the plan as you grow.

How Oliver Lockwood Blends Therapeutic Approaches

Oliver is trained in a wide range of evidence-based methods. Rather than using one model for everyone, he draws from several so that your therapy feels personal and effective.

Skills for everyday change

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you notice unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with healthier ones. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) builds skills for handling strong emotions, stress, and conflict. Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Brief Therapy keep sessions focused on the changes you want to make.

Deeper insight and healing

Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Schema Therapy help you understand the patterns that began earlier in life and still show up today. Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and relational work offer space to explore feelings and relationships at your own pace. Trauma-focused care is available when past experiences are part of the picture.

Relationships and family

The Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and family-systems work support healthier communication and stronger connection with the people who matter most to you.

Strengths and creativity

Strength-based and person-centered care, positive psychology, coaching, art therapy, and play therapy help you build on what is already working and find new ways to express yourself.

Full list of approaches

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Schema Therapy
• Gottman Method
• Family / Marital
• Family Systems
• Structural Family Therapy
• Emotionally Focused
• Motivational Interviewing
• Person-Centered
• Positive Psychology
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Strength-Based
• Trauma-Focused
• Coaching
• Art Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Gestalt
• Psychoanalytic
• Psychodynamic
• Reality Therapy
• Relational
• Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Forensic Psychology

Telehealth Therapy with Oliver Lockwood

All sessions take place over secure, private video. There is no commute and no waiting room, which makes it easier to stay consistent with care. Sessions are 60 minutes long, and same- and next-day appointments are often available.

Your first session is a chance to share what is going on, ask questions, and decide together how to move forward. Oliver Lockwood will listen closely and help you leave with a clear sense of next steps.

Insurance and Rates

Oliver Lockwood is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Highmark, Carelon and Cigna. Our team will help you understand your coverage before your first session. If you prefer to pay on your own, self-pay sessions are $150 for 60 minutes, and a sliding scale is available. Learn more on our Services & Rates page.

Practice details

• Credential: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), New York State. Verify at the NYSED Office of the Professions
• Languages: English
• Format: Secure telehealth video sessions
• Service area: All of New York State
• Insurance: In-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Highmark, Carelon and Cigna

Is Oliver Lockwood the Right Fit for You?

Finding the right therapist matters. If you want a therapist who blends practical skills with deeper insight, and who adapts to you rather than asking you to fit a single method, Oliver may be a great match. You can also meet our full team of therapists to compare options.

What to Expect When You Start Therapy

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it is normal to feel unsure at first. Oliver Lockwood aims to make the process simple and comfortable from the very first contact.

After you request an appointment, our team will confirm your details, review your insurance, and send you a secure link for your video session. You only need a private space, a phone, tablet, or computer, and a steady internet connection.

In the first few sessions, Oliver will get to know you, your history, and what you hope will be different. From there, you will build a plan together. Many clients find that having a clear plan helps them notice progress and stay motivated week to week.

Therapy is a partnership. You set the pace, you decide what to share and when, and your feedback shapes each session. If something is not working, saying so is welcome and helps Oliver adjust the approach so your time together stays useful and supportive.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oliver Lockwood

Does Oliver Lockwood accept my insurance?

Oliver Lockwood is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Highmark, Carelon and Cigna, and our team will help you understand your benefits before your first appointment so there are no surprises.

Where do sessions take place?

Every session is held by secure telehealth video. As long as you are located in New York State at the time of your session, you can meet with Oliver from anywhere that feels private and comfortable.

Does Oliver work with couples and families?

His training includes the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused therapy, and several family therapy models. Reach out to our team to ask whether a couples or family format is a good fit for your situation.

How long is each session?

Sessions are 60 minutes. How often you meet depends on your goals, and you and Oliver Lockwood can adjust the schedule as your needs change.

What if I am not sure Oliver is the right therapist for me?

That is completely okay. A good fit is one of the most important parts of therapy. If you feel another clinician may suit you better, our team is happy to help you find someone on the Reflections team who matches your needs.

How do I schedule with Oliver Lockwood?

Use the Schedule with Oliver button at the top of this page, or call us at (718) 255-5120. New clients are welcome, and same- and next-day appointments are often available.