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individual therapy

Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. Different approaches work for different concerns, and our first step is deciding what will help you feel better. Some come in knowing exactly what they need; others just know they want something to change. Wherever you fall, we’ll meet you there.

I just know I need a therapist

I m looking for a specialized treatment

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I m a first responder

Whether you just know you need a therapist, or already know what treatment you're looking for, this is where we'll start. Your free 15-minute consultation allows us to connect, ask questions, and see how working together might feel.

1. free consultation

Your 60 minute intake appointment will allow me to gain a comprehensive sense of who you are, what's bothering you most, and how I can help you feel better.

2. intake appointment

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Following your intake, I’ll share my impressions of your presenting concerns and thoughts on how therapy can best support you. From there, we’ll meet for 45-minute sessions once or twice weekly, depending on your needs.

3.  individual therapy

the process

specialized treatments

DBT is both structured and flexible. It blends practical skills with reflective work to help you build a life aligned with your values. It was created to help people with intense emotions or impulsive behaviors.

dialectical behavior therapy

CPT helps you process traumatic experiences and understand how they shape your views of yourself, others, and the world. It’s a structured treatment that helps reduce feelings of guilt, shame, and fear.

cognitive processing therapy

ERP helps you gradually face fear with support, so it feels less powerful over time. It's the gold standard treatment for OCD and focuses on helping you feel freer from intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.

exposure and response prevention

DBT is both structured and flexible. It blends practical skills with reflective work to help you build a life aligned with your values. It was created to help people with intense emotions or impulsive behaviors.

dialectical behavior therapy

CPT is a leading treatment for PTSD. It helps you process traumatic experiences and understand how they shape your emotions and worldview. This structured approach effectively reduces trauma-related guilt, shame, and fear.

cognitive processing therapy

ERP is the gold standard therapy for OCD. It helps you gradually face fear with support, so you can feel freer from intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. OCD can feel overwhelming, and ERP is highly effective in helping you feel better.

exposure and response prevention

ERP helps you gradually face fear with support, so it feels less powerful over time. It's the gold standard treatment for OCD and focuses on helping you feel freer from intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.

exposure and response prevention

CBT helps you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and actions interact. It teaches tools to reduce suffering and improve daily functioning. CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other common concerns.

cognitive behavioral therapy

CPT helps you process traumatic experiences and understand how they shape your views of yourself, others, and the world. It’s a structured treatment that helps reduce feelings of guilt, shame, and fear.

cognitive processing therapy

prolonged exposure therapy

Psychodynamic therapy helps you understand yourself more deeply and make sense of why you feel and react the way you do. It’s a reflective, insight-oriented approach that supports self-understanding and growth.

psychodynamic therapy

PE is another leading therapy for PTSD. It helps you face memories, emotions, and situations you’ve been avoiding since a trauma. It’s a highly effective PTSD treatment that helps your mind relearn what’s truly dangerous—and what’s safe.

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first responders

With specialized training at Mount Sinai’s World Trade Center Program, Dr. Esses is dedicated to supporting 9/11 rescue and recovery workers and other first responders with accessible therapy.
She understands the demands of this work—the need to shut off emotions to function in crisis, and the struggle to reconnect outside of it. Dr. Esses values helping people process these experiences and regain balance.

specialized, low-fee therapy (limited spots)

  • High emotionality
  • Relationship issues
  • Borderline personality disorder (more on BPD here).
  • Anxiety and obsessive compulsive patterns
  • Substance and alcohol use
  • Self-harm and suicidality
  • Occupational stress and trauma (e.g., among healthcare workers, first responders)

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Most people reach out when things feel messy or unclear — that’s completely okay. 

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If you'd like to connect, there are a few ways:
- Call, text, or email me. Contact info here. 
- Fill out the inquiry form and follow the steps to schedule a consultation call.

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