Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

At Upper East Side Psychology, we provide:

• Individual Therapy

• Couples Therapy

• Family Therapy

• Group Therapy (DBT Skills Group)

Our clinicians specialize in evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and psychodynamic therapy. Each treatment plan is personalized to meet your goals, preferences, and clinical needs.

We work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, relationship stress, ADHD, or perfectionism, we offer therapy that is compassionate, goal-oriented, and tailored to you.

We offer both:

• In-person therapy at our Upper East Side and Midtown East offices in Manhattan

• Virtual therapy for residents of New York, Virginia, and all PsyPact states

Whether you prefer to meet face-to-face or need the flexibility of remote care, our therapists are equipped to support you effectively in either setting.

We begin with a free 15-minute consultation to learn about your needs, preferences, and goals for therapy. From there, we’ll thoughtfully match you with a therapist who can best meet your needs.

Our goal is to make the process simple and stress-free. Most clients are matched and scheduled quickly. We do not have a waitlist at this time.

We take a collaborative, personalized, and evidence-based approach to treatment. Here are some of the modalities our therapists are trained in modalities such as:

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

• DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

• ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)

• Psychodynamic Therapy

• Maudsley Family Based Therapy for children with Anorexia Family Based Therapies Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Executive Functioning Coaching

Our goal is to help you gain insight, develop new skills, and move toward lasting, meaningful change.

Our team has expertise in a wide range of clinical areas, including:

• Eating disorders and disordered eating

• OCD and anxiety disorders

• Depression and mood disorders

• Emotional dysregulation and impulsivity

• ADHD and executive functioning challenges

• Perfectionism and self-esteem concerns

• Relationship issues and family conflict

• Trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma

• Performance psychology and burnout

• Chronic Pain

• Grief and Loss

• Identity Development

We also work with high-achieving individuals in creative, athletic, academic, and corporate fields.

Therapy can aid you in modifying problematic patterns that are inhibiting you from leading the full life you desire. It can help you lead a more purposeful, harmonious and balanced life and set you free from negative internalized thoughts and self-damaging and compulsive behaviors. In therapy you will gain insights and awareness about yourself, your relationships and the way you interact with the world around you. It will aid you in understanding and building upon your strengths and developing tools and skills for changing problematic behaviors, compulsions and thoughts.

Yes. As part of our concierge approach, each client receives:

• Direct access to their therapist via phone and email

• Thoughtful, personalized care coordination

• Referrals to trusted providers including psychiatrists, nutritionists, primary care doctors, and other specialists as needed

We aim to simplify and enhance your experience—so you can focus on healing and growth without the added stress of navigating the system alone.

Yes. We currently offer a virtual DBT skills group focused on:

• Mindfulness

• Distress tolerance

• Emotion regulation

• Interpersonal effectiveness

This group is small and skills-based, allowing participants to apply DBT tools in real-time while receiving support from peers and a trained clinician.