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
“We get it, you’re afraid of women. You should ...

Here’s my 5-step beginner’s plan for dismantling the patriarchy.

“We get it, you’re afraid of women. You should be.”

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.

How Giving Yourself Grace Leads to Ultimate Growth

How Giving Yourself Grace Leads to Ultimate Growth

At some point, everyone hits a breaking point. Despite unrealistic expectations about patience and helping others first, we often just get tired of the way things are going in life. Unfortunately, the realization that life has to change is often met with feelings of failure and guilt. This stops us from taking the actions we need to live a life that aligns with our values and needs. One way to make progress is by giving yourself grace and realizing that unrealistic expectations of yourself will hurt you in the long run. In this post, you will learn how small shifts in thinking can help you make decisions that will help you accept imperfection, reach your goals, and thrive.

Spending Isolated Time with Your Partner Can Make or Break Your Relationship

Spending Isolated Time with Your Partner Can Make or Break Your Relationship

Spending Isolated Time with Your Partner Can Make or Break Your Relationship

A lot of us social distanced from others last year, but not our partner, and it revealed strengths and weaknesses in our relationships pretty quickly! No matter what the specific issue is, there will be conflict during intense together time. One way it can make you stronger is by coming up with strategies to work together, not against each other.

The Simple Attitude Change that Will Dramatically Increase Your Quality of Life

The Simple Attitude Change that Will Dramatically Increase Your Quality of Life

What if I told you there was one simple technique that could improve every aspect of your life? No, it’s not a green juice, or the newest superfood, or even meditation, though those all have their benefits. It’s a mindset shift called reframing.

The Wedding You Were Going to Attend is Canceled. Now What?

The Wedding You Were Going to Attend is Canceled. Now What?

The Wedding You Were Going to Attend is Canceled. Now What?

Every one of us knows someone whose wedding had to be postponed or canceled completely during Covid-19. Now that large gatherings are happening again, some couples are finding that their venue can’t accommodate them for months or even years due to the backlog. How can you support your friends during this time?

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.

"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead!" - Why Not Getting Enough Sleep Might Actually Accelerate that End Result

"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead!" - Why Not Getting Enough Sleep Might Actually Accelerate that End Result

"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead!" - Why Not Getting Enough Sleep Might Actually Accelerate that End Result

Lack of quality sleep leads to a general slowing of alertness and inconsistent performance, especially in terms of attention, diligence, and focus. Sleep-deprived people are also more likely to get sick and to take longer to recover, leading to more days of missed work and a negative impact on work performance.

Stress Can Physically Change Our Brains, But We Can Treat and Prevent It!

Stress Can Physically Change Our Brains, But We Can Treat and Prevent It!

Stress Can Physically Change Our Brains, But We Can Treat and Prevent It

When we experience stressful events, the amygdala (area of the brain focusing on emotional processing) sends an emergency signal to the hypothalamus (the brain command center) that says it’s time to pick the “fight or flight” response. The good news is that we don’t have to totally overhaul our lives in order to make positive changes. Small daily habits can improve brain health and keep us sharp.

How to Cope with Different Types of Stress in 2021

How to Cope with Different Types of Stress in 2021

Our bodies are designed to do so much more than look cute in jeans!

That said, it’s totally normal to have feelings of self consciousness, embarrassment, shame, and guilt regarding their weight gain and changes to their outer appearance. Clients are stating they feel uncomfortable in their clothes, uncomfortable with their body shape and size, and fear for what others might say about their weight gain.

The Great Resignation: Whether You're Hiring or Seeking, How to Make Sure It's the Perfect Fit

The Great Resignation: Whether You're Hiring or Seeking, How to Make Sure It's the Perfect Fit

The Great Resignation: Whether You're Hiring or Seeking, How to Make Sure It's the Perfect Fit

Whether you’re the hiring manager looking to fill roles after your workforce fled for a quieter life in the suburbs or a job-seeker who is ready to take a leap into something new, here are 3 strategies for each role to ensure you are both the perfect fit for one another.

So Your Office Went Fully Remote and You're an Extrovert

So Your Office Went Fully Remote and You're an Extrovert

So Your Office Went Fully Remote and You're an Extrovert

How to survive working from home if you're an extrovert and your office went permanently remote. Like any unexpected changes, our default is to focus on the negative, but you may find that by reframing your mindset to focus on the positive aspects of working from home, you may end up finding yourself a lot happier than you anticipated.

WTF is a beach body? The beach is going to get whatever body I bring it!

WTF is a beach body? The beach is going to get whatever body I bring it!

WTF is a "bikini body" anyway?

Read on for 4 ways to let go of the pressure of having a bikini body and celebrate your own body this summer. Lean into your personality and what excites you to feel fun and confident in your bikini. We’ve spent too long away from our friends to let insecurities ruin our beach day now that we can finally have them again!

Hey, It's Okay

Hey, It's Okay

Public Service Announcement: It’s Okay. Whatever “it” is, it will be fine. You are smart, powerful, and driven. Your life may not be working out the way you envisioned right now, or it may feel like the world has betrayed you and left you untethered, or you may just feel stuck.