Feeling unsure about therapy? 

That’s completely normal. 

The best way to find out if we can work together is to have a free phone consultation. It’s an opportunity to explore if therapy is the right path and ask any questions.  If you decide that we are fit, we can schedule our first session. 

If we are not a good fit, we’re happy to make a referral to another therapist in our network. We have openings for new clients and currently do not have a waitlist.

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FAQs

  • We are an out-of-network practice, which means we are not contracted with insurance companies and do not bill insurance directly.

    However, many insurance plans include out-of-network benefits. This means your insurance company may reimburse you for a portion of each session fee after you’ve paid.

    Many clients are reimbursed 60 - 90% of the session fee once their out of network deductible is met. We can either submit claims on your behalf or provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance.

    Visit our Fees & Insurance page to learn more and instantly check your out of network benefits using our free insurance benefits calculator!

  • Julie’s Fee:
    $275 per 45 minute session

    Geraldine’s Fees:
    $195 per 45 minute session
    $225 per 45 minute couples therapy session

    Payment Options: We accept all major credit cards as well as HSA/FSA debit cards. For your convenience, we ask that a card be kept on file and payments are processed automatically at midnight the day after your session.

    Sliding Scale: Sliding scale availability is limited and based on financial need. If you’re interested in being considered, please schedule a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your eligibility.

    Wondering if you qualify for a sliding scale fee? Read our sliding scale guide here.

  • Yes! We offer both in person and virtual sessions, with varying weekday availability.

    In Person Sessions: We offer in person sessions at our Midtown Manhattan office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We’re licensed in New York, and you’re welcome to travel in from New Jersey, Connecticut, or elsewhere.

    Virtual Sessions: We offer virtual therapy through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform.

    Per licensing laws, you need to be physically located in a state where your therapist is licensed during your session. Julie sees clients in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Geraldine sees clients in New York.

    Current openings: Openings change, so the best way to see what’s available is to book a free 15-minute consultation.

  • Julie sees clients located in New York, New Jersey, and Florida.

    Geraldine sees clients located in New York.

    For virtual sessions, you need to be physically in one of those states at the time of your session.

    In person sessions are at our Midtown Manhattan office, and you’re welcome to travel in from New Jersey, Connecticut, or anywhere else.

  • We work with high-achieving adults in NYC, mostly in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, who look like they have it together and feel anxious, stuck, or behind on the inside.

    Many come in for anxiety, overthinking, dating and relationship patterns, breakups or divorce, perfectionism, or burnout. Others are working through complex trauma, like people-pleasing and trouble setting boundaries.

    We see individual adults and couples. Geraldine also offers sessions in Spanish and English.

    You don’t need to be in crisis or have a clear reason to start. If you’re not sure whether we’re the right fit, a free 15-minute consultation is a good place to ask.

  • Your first session is a conversation, not an interview. Before your first session, we’ll have a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

    Sessions are 45 minutes, and we’ll spend a few minutes of the first one on intake paperwork, including our policies and how your privacy is protected.

    Then the focus shifts to you: what’s bringing you in, what you’ve been noticing, and what you’d like to feel different. You don’t need to have it organized. We’ll ask questions about your life and patterns, and we’ll tell you what we’re noticing, so you leave with more than a place to vent.

    Before we wrap up, we’ll schedule your next session. It’s normal for a first session to feel relieving and a little uncomfortable at the same time.

  • Yes! We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation. You can book it directly on our online calendar.

    It’s a low-pressure way to connect and see if we’re a good fit. During the call:

    • We’ll ask what’s bringing you to therapy and what you’re hoping to work on.

    • We’ll share how we work and how sessions are structured.

    • We’ll go over fees, insurance, and availability.

    • You’ll have space to ask any questions.

    If it feels like a good fit, we’ll schedule your first session and send over your intake paperwork. If it doesn’t, no pressure. We’re happy to share referrals for therapists who may be a better fit.

  • Please cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours in advance. If you cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice, the full session fee is charged to the card we have on file, because your time is held just for you and can’t be offered to someone else on short notice.

    We know life happens, and we try to be flexible. Your first late cancellation is always waived, and we’ll remind you of the policy. If you need to cancel, we’ll try to reschedule you within the same calendar week (before Friday) so you can avoid the fee. We never charge a fee in a true emergency or if you’re sick.

    If you’re running late, you may lose some of your session time. If you’re more than 15 minutes late, we’ll need to reschedule, and the full session fee applies.

  • The length of therapy is different for everyone and depends on your goals, the patterns we’re working on, and the level of support you’re looking for.

    Some clients come in with a specific challenge and benefit from short-term, focused work over a few months. Others choose longer-term therapy to understand deeper patterns, strengthen self-trust, and create lasting change.

    We’ll regularly check in about your progress and make decisions together about pacing and frequency. Therapy isn’t open-ended by default. It’s intentional and tailored to what feels helpful for you.

    If you’re wondering what’s realistic for your situation, ask during your free 15-minute consultation.

  • Yes! Geraldine Salazar, MHC-LP offers individual and couples therapy sessions in English or Spanish, in person at our Midtown Manhattan office, and virtually for clients located anywhere in New York State.

    Geraldine specializes in relationships, trauma, grief, anxiety, identity development, and life transitions. As a bilingual therapist who immigrated to the US as a pre-teen, she understands what it's like to live between languages and cultures, and she welcomes clients who feel most at home expressing themselves in Spanish.

    To get started, schedule a free 15-minute consultation. You're welcome to let us know you'd prefer to speak in Spanish — ¡con gusto te atendemos en español!

  • We usually recommend starting with weekly sessions while we’re getting to know each other. Meeting weekly helps us build momentum and keep what we talk about fresh from one session to the next.

    As you reach your goals, we can space sessions out to every other week or even once a month. We’ll check in regularly and decide on pacing together.