Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions, answered
Telehealth & Online Therapy
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Yes! Peace of Mind Therapy offers telehealth therapy to clients throughout New York State — including New York City, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, Upstate, and beyond. All sessions are conducted via secure video platform from wherever you feel most comfortable and all clinicians are licensed in New York.
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Yes! We offer telehealth therapy to clients throughout New Jersey — including Bergen County, Essex County, Hudson County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, and across the state. Our Clinical Director and practice founder, Jenna Sackman, is licensed in New Jersey.
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Yes! We offer telehealth therapy to clients throughout Connecticut. Our therapists Paula Flidermauz and Breanna Ramos are licensed in Connecticut.
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Telehealth therapy works just like in-person therapy — except you attend from the comfort of your own space via a secure video platform. All you need is a private, quiet space, a device with a camera and microphone, and a reliable internet connection. Sessions are typically 45–60 minutes.
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Yes — and the research backs this up. Multiple studies have found that telehealth therapy produces outcomes comparable to in-person therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, and more. For many people telehealth is actually preferable — no commute, more flexibility, and the comfort of your own environment.
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Just three things: a private quiet space, a device with a camera and microphone (phone, tablet, or computer), and a reliable internet connection. We use a secure HIPAA-compliant video platform to ensure your privacy and confidentiality.
Insurance & Fees
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Please click here to view our fees.
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Yes! Most providers at Peace of Mind Therapy are in network with Aetna in New York.
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Yes! Most clinician at Peace of Mind Therapy are in-network with Aetna for clients in New York.
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Yes! Most clinician at Peace of Mind Therapy are in-network with Northwell Direct for clients in New York.
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Our in-network contracts with Aetna and Northwell Direct currently apply to New York insurance only. If you're in New Jersey or Connecticut you may still be able to use your out-of-network benefits — we provide monthly superbills to make the reimbursement process as straightforward as possible.
To learn more about your billing options, please click here.
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A superbill is a detailed monthly receipt that includes everything your insurance company needs to process an out-of-network reimbursement claim — session dates, diagnosis codes, procedure codes, and our provider information. You submit it directly to your insurance company and they reimburse you based on your out-of-network benefits.
To learn more, please click here.
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Reimbursement varies by insurance plan. Many plans reimburse between 60–80% of the session fee after your out-of-network deductible is met. To find out your specific benefits call the member services number on your insurance card and ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits.
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Yes. We believe cost should never be the reason someone doesn't get support. All of our therapists offer sliding scale fees (lower rates) based on financial need and availability. Please don't hesitate to ask — we'd rather find a way to make it work than have you go without the help you deserve.
To learn more, please click here.
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In most cases yes! Many clients use HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) funds to pay for therapy sessions using pre-tax dollars. Check with your plan provider to confirm eligibility.
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We require 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule a session. Late cancellations or missed sessions may be charged the full session fee.
Getting Started
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Simple! The first step is booking a free 15-minute consultation. This is a relaxed, no-pressure call where you share a little about what's going on, ask any questions, and get a sense of whether we're the right fit. From there we'll match you with the therapist best suited to your needs and schedule your first session.
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Your first session is a chance to get to know your therapist — and for them to get to know you. There's no agenda you need to meet. Your therapist will ask some questions about your history, what's bringing you to therapy, and what you're hoping for. You can go at whatever pace feels right. You don't need to have it all figured out.
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If something is getting in your way — whether it's anxiety, relationship patterns, old wounds, or simply feeling stuck — therapy can help. You don't need to hit rock bottom or have a diagnosis to deserve support. If you're curious about therapy, that curiosity is enough to start.
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It depends on your goals, history, and pace. Some people notice significant shifts within a few months; others prefer longer-term ongoing support. We discuss this openly throughout the therapy process and always honor your sense of what you need. There's no pressure to stay longer than feels right — or to leave before you're ready.
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This is one of the most common things we hear — and it makes complete sense. Therapy that doesn't fit, whether in approach, style, or connection, often doesn't produce meaningful change. Our holistic, integrative, and deeply relational approach is genuinely different from traditional talk therapy. We'd love to talk about what's felt missing in past experiences and how we might work differently with you.
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That's completely normal — and it's exactly why we offer a free 15-minute consultation. You can ask questions, share your hesitations, and get a feel for what working with us would be like. No commitment required, no pressure at all.
Our Approach
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We offer holistic, integrative telehealth therapy — meaning we don't rely on a single method or framework. Depending on your needs your therapist may draw from somatic therapy, EMDR-informed techniques, attachment-based therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, Buddhist psychology, psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-informed care. Everything is tailored specifically to you.
We offer Individual Therapy, Couples Counseling, EMDR, Adolescent & Child Therapy, and Family Therapy.
Between our four therapists, we have a variety of specialties to address all of your needs covered. Please take a look at our specialties.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based approach originally developed for trauma and PTSD. It uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories so they lose their emotional charge. Our therapists are EMDR-informed, meaning they incorporate EMDR principles and techniques into their work.
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Yes — and the research supports this. Multiple studies have found that EMDR delivered via telehealth produces outcomes comparable to in-person EMDR for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and more. Our therapists are trained in adapting EMDR techniques specifically for online sessions — ensuring you receive the same quality of care from the comfort of your own home, wherever you are in New York.
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Yes. High-functioning anxiety is one of our specialties at Peace of Mind Therapy. Many people with high-functioning anxiety appear successful and composed on the outside but are driven by chronic worry, perfectionism, and fear beneath the surface. Therapy helps address the roots of this anxiety, regulate the nervous system, and build a life driven by fulfillment rather than fear. Available via telehealth in New York and New Jersey.
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Buddhist psychology therapy integrates insights from Buddhist contemplative traditions — including mindfulness, compassion, impermanence, and non-attachment — into modern psychotherapy. It is not a religious practice. It offers a wisdom-based psychological framework for understanding suffering, cultivating present-moment awareness, and developing a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
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Somatic therapy is a body-centered approach to healing that recognizes the body holds stress, trauma, and emotion — often in ways the thinking mind alone can't access or release. Rather than working only through insight and language, somatic therapy pays attention to physical sensations, breath, and nervous system responses to support deeper healing.
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Holistic therapy means we look at the whole person — not just your symptoms or presenting concerns, but your relationships, body, history, nervous system, values, and sense of meaning. Mental health is deeply interconnected with every facet of life, and effective therapy needs to reflect that.
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Trauma-informed therapy recognizes how past experiences of trauma affect the mind, body, and nervous system. It prioritizes safety, avoids re-traumatizing, and paces the therapeutic work to match your capacity and readiness. At Peace of Mind all of our work is grounded in trauma-informed principles — regardless of whether trauma is the presenting concern.
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Yes. Trauma therapy is one of our core specialties. Our therapists use somatic, EMDR-informed, and attachment-based approaches to help clients process and heal from PTSD, childhood trauma, relational trauma, and more — at their own pace, in a safe and supportive environment. Available via telehealth in New York and New Jersey.
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es. Attachment-based and relational therapy helps you understand where recurring relationship patterns come from and develop healthier ways of connecting. Peace of Mind Therapy offers individual relationship therapy and couples counseling via telehealth in New York and New Jersey.
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Yes. Depression is one of the most treatable conditions we work with. Our holistic, integrative approach addresses the whole person — not just symptoms — helping clients reconnect with meaning, regulate their nervous system, and build a life that feels worth living again. Available via telehealth in New York and New Jersey.
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Yes. Peace of Mind Therapy offers compassionate, weight-inclusive eating disorder therapy via telehealth in New York and New Jersey. Our specialist Breanna Ramos has extensive experience working with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, and disordered eating in residential and outpatient settings.
Our Practice
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Peace of Mind Therapy is a group practice with a team of licensed therapists. This means more scheduling availability, a broader range of specializations, and a better chance of finding the therapist who is genuinely the right fit for you.
And we offer Individual Therapy, Couples Counseling, EMDR, Adolescent & Children’s Therapy, and Family Therapy.
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Yes. All of our therapists hold licenses in either New York, New Jersey or Connecticut, which allows us to legally and ethically provide therapy to clients located in either state during their sessions. To see where each therapist is licensed, please look here.
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Yes! We offer therapy for children and adolescents ages 8–18 across New York and New Jersey. Our therapists create a warm, non-judgmental space where young people can genuinely open up — covering anxiety, depression, identity, social stress, academic pressure, family challenges, and more.
To read more about our chid & adolescent therapy services, please click here.
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Yes. We offer online couples counseling via telehealth in New York and New Jersey. We work with all types of couples navigating communication challenges, conflict, disconnection, intimacy issues, and major transitions.
For more information, please click here.
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Yes. Family therapy is available via telehealth in New York and New Jersey. We work with families navigating communication breakdowns, parenting challenges, a family member's mental health needs, grief, blended family dynamics, and more.
For more information, please click here.
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Absolutely and wholeheartedly. We are an affirming, inclusive practice that celebrates every identity. All clients are welcomed with warmth, respect, and zero judgment.
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Yes. Peace of Mind Therapy offers neurodivergent-affirming therapy for clients with ADHD, autism, and other forms of neurodivergence. Our therapists celebrate how your brain works — not pathologize it. Available via telehealth in New York and New Jersey.
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Yes. We work with clients navigating ADHD — helping them understand their brain, build strategies that actually fit their life, and develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves. Available via telehealth in New York and New Jersey.
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Yes. Peace of Mind Therapy offers affirming, neurodiversity-informed therapy for autistic clients and individuals on the spectrum across New York and New Jersey via telehealth. Our therapists approach autism with curiosity, respect, and genuine celebration of neurocognitive differences — helping clients build confidence, navigate relationships, manage anxiety, and improve quality of life on their own terms. We never pathologize. We meet you exactly where you are.
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Yes. OCD is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions — and one of the most treatable. At Peace of Mind Therapy we offer compassionate, evidence-informed therapy for OCD and intrusive thoughts via telehealth in New York and New Jersey. We understand the exhausting cycle of obsessions and compulsions, and we help clients break that cycle and find real, lasting relief — without shame, without judgment, and at a pace that feels safe.
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