Jenny Maenpaa
How Much is Therapy in Manhattan?

Because we know that therapy can be a financial investment for many people, we accept insurance and are an in network provider with all New York State Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire, Optum, Oscar, and United Health plans, and an approved out of network provider for all other commercial healthcare plans. We are also in network with Aetna and Spring Health EAP plans through your workplace benefits. We provide a boutique therapy experience without the high cost. Even if you do not have health insurance coverage that we accept, your mental health professional can work with you to understand your out of network benefits so that you can access affordable therapy.

How Much is Therapy in Manhattan?
Jenny Maenpaa
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The Invisible Burden: Exploring the Disparities of Mental Load and its Impact on Women's Mental Health

The Invisible Burden: Exploring the Disparities of Mental Load and its Impact on Women's Mental Health

The Invisible Burden: Exploring the Disparities of Mental Load and its Impact on Women's Mental Health

As we celebrate Women's History Month, it's crucial to shine a light on issues that continue to affect women globally. One such issue, often overlooked yet profoundly impactful, is the mental load women bear within households. Often described as the “invisible work” of managing a household and family, the mental load encompasses everything from organizing schedules and finances to remembering birthdays and doctor appointments. While both partners in heterosexual couples may contribute to household tasks, studies consistently show that women disproportionately shoulder the mental burden.

Home for the Holidays? 3 Tips to Use if You Have a Toxic Parent Relationship

Home for the Holidays? 3 Tips to Use if You Have a Toxic Parent Relationship

Signs Your Parent Made A Toxic Environment For You Growing Up and How to Heal

We don’t have to relive the habits of our childhood on loop forever. We can rewrite those stories and reparent ourselves in adulthood to create healthier habits and boundaries with others.

How to Be There For a Friend Facing Losing Everything

How to Be There For a Friend Facing Losing Everything

How to Be There For a Friend Facing Losing Everything

The most important priority when talking to a friend facing losing everything is to validate their emotions. Right now they are feeling a jumble, likely ranging from fear, panic, and sadness to anger, resentment, and bitterness. They might blame themselves, their boss, the government, or any number of other factors that you might find unreasonable. The primary way to be there for them is to be supportive. No one wants unsolicited advice, and they definitely don’t want you to tell them it will all be okay when you can’t know that. Once they have experienced their emotions enough to feel like they can see a bit more clearly, or if they ask you specifically for advice, here are some ways to support them.

What Unexpected Gifts Did Quarantine Give Parents and Caregivers?

What Unexpected Gifts Did Quarantine Give Parents and Caregivers?

What Unexpected Gifts did Quarantine Give Parents and Caregivers?

Even though it wasn’t by design and during a tremendously difficult period, slowing down, spending more time with family, and doing projects benefitted families unexpectedly during quarantine.

Managing Your Children's Reactions to Unexpected Disappointments

Managing Your Children's Reactions to Unexpected Disappointments

Managing Your Children's Reactions to Unexpected Disappointments

Covid-19 has given all parents and caregivers a crash course in challenging conversations. Some of us feel that they weathered the storm better than others, but all parents and caregivers can agree that it never hurts to have more tools in the toolbox to deal with their children’s emotions.