Everything you need to know about starting therapy with us. From what we treat and where we see clients, to insurance, telehealth, and what to expect in your first session.
What types of therapy do you offer?
What conditions and challenges do you help with?
We work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and major life transitions–things like a new diagnosis, a move, a breakup, career change, or becoming a parent. Beyond these core areas, we have additional training and specialties in neurodivergent-affirming care, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, and parenting support, so clients who haven't felt understood in more generic therapy settings often find a better fit here.
If you're not sure whether what you're dealing with is "a therapy thing," that uncertainty itself is a completely normal reason to reach out. You don't need a diagnosis to start. Explore the full list of services and specialty areas we're trained in.
Where do you offer therapy?
Our office is located in Rye, NY, and we see clients both in person and virtually across the following communities:
New York: Rye, Harrison, Mamaroneck, Port Chester, Rye Brook, Bronxville, Pelham, Purchase, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Scarsdale, Bedford, Mt Kisco, Katonah, Eastchester, White Plains, Armonk, and Chappaqua
Connecticut: Byram, Greenwich, Old Greenwich, Stamford, and Cos Cob
Beyond these communities, we also offer therapy virtually to clients located anywhere in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, and Florida. Because we offer both formats, many clients split their care between in-office and virtual sessions depending on their schedule that week. Take a look at our space to see where in-person sessions take place.
What ages do you work with?
We work across the lifespan with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults, along with couples and families who want to work on their relationships together. This means we're often able to support more than one member of the same family, whether that's an individual teen alongside family sessions, or a couple alongside each partner's individual work, with appropriate boundaries around confidentiality in place.
How do I know if I need therapy?
There's no single sign that means you "need" therapy. Many people start not because something is in crisis, but because they want support processing a transition, breaking an unhelpful pattern, or simply having a consistent space to think out loud with someone trained to help.
If you've been wondering whether therapy could help, that's usually reason enough to have an initial conversation and see what fits.
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes, we are currently accepting new clients across most of our specialty areas. The best next step is to reach out to schedule an initial consultation, where we'll talk briefly about what's bringing you to therapy and make sure it feels like a good match before booking a first full session.
How do I get started with therapy?
If you're curious about therapy or ready to begin, you can reach out by email or phone, or schedule an initial consultation directly through our online booking system. From there, we'll set up a first session and walk you through what to expect. Contact us to get started.
What happens in the first therapy session?
Your first session is mostly about orientation, not diving straight into deep work. We'll go over paperwork and practice policies, talk through what's brought you in, and start to map out what you're hoping to get out of therapy. It's also a two-way conversation–you should leave with a sense of whether the therapist feels like the right fit, and it's completely normal to ask questions about their approach, background, or how they typically work with people in similar situations.
How long are sessions, and how often will I be seen?
Individual sessions are typically 45–50 minutes, while couples and family sessions often run 60 minutes to allow more time for multiple people to be heard.
Most clients start with weekly sessions, since consistency tends to build momentum early on, and then shift to biweekly or as-needed sessions as things stabilize.
Frequency is always something we discuss together based on what you're working through and how it's going.
Do you accept insurance for therapy?
We're a self-pay, out-of-network practice. As a courtesy, we do our best to verify your out-of-network benefits before your first appointment, and we process claims monthly to help you track progress toward your deductible and get reimbursed directly by your insurer. Payment for each session is due at the time of your appointment, and you'll typically receive a monthly superbill you can submit for reimbursement. Learn more about rates and insurance.
Why work with an out-of-network therapist instead of an in-network one?
Staying out-of-network lets us keep caseloads smaller and sessions longer, without insurance companies dictating diagnosis, session length, or number of visits. For many clients, that translates into more consistent availability, more flexibility in treatment approach, and a therapist who isn't managing an overloaded in-network caseload. Full details on out-of-network reimbursement are on our rates and insurance page.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. What you share in session is protected by confidentiality and HIPAA, with a small number of legal exceptions (such as imminent risk of harm to yourself or others, or suspected abuse of a child or vulnerable adult) that we'll review with you at the start of treatment. For couples and family therapy, we'll also talk through how confidentiality works when more than one person is in the room.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. In addition to in-person sessions at our Rye, NY office, we offer telehealth appointments and work virtually with clients across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, and Florida. Telehealth sessions use a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform, and many clients move between in-person and virtual sessions as their schedules change.
What is your cancellation policy?
We ask for at least 24–48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a session, since that time is held specifically for you. Missed or late-cancelled sessions may be subject to a fee. Full details are shared during intake and outlined in our practice policies.