Talking for Wellness
Mental health services for busy professionals
New York
Accepting Online
Chelsea
Accepting In-person
Updated September 27, 2022
Talking for Wellness
Zencare Vetted
Talking for Wellness is a full-service therapy group practice in Midtown Manhattan. They offer individual, couples, group, and online therapy. They work with clients from all walks of life, including college students and adults across the lifespan.
Their practice is open Monday-Friday from 8:00am-10:00pm and Saturday/Sunday from 9:00am-5:00pm, giving clients a wide range of appointment times to fit their busy schedules. They also offer remote therapy to those who aren't able to make it into the office.
Aditi Verma
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Training Director and Supervisor
Nathilee Caldeira
Psychologist, PhD
Founder and Director
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About
What does Talking for Wellness specialize in?
The therapists at Talking for Wellness specialize in treating:
- Anxiety
- Panic
- Excessive worry
- Trauma
- PTSD
- Depression
- Alcohol misuse
- Relationship concerns
- Workplace concerns
- Life transitions
Why should I choose Talking for Wellness?
Talking for Wellness is unique for the following reasons:
- They are open seven days a week.
- You get to speak to a licensed therapist within 24 hours of calling them.
- They work to find you the best match of therapist for your needs and if the first therapist is not the best match, they can easily schedule you with a different therapist in their practice.
- All of their providers are doctoral or master's level and are licensed or licensed-eligible clinicians and have extensive training in their areas of specialization.
How does payment work at Talking for Wellness?
Talking for Wellness is in-network with Aetna. They are also out-of-network with all other major health insurance plans.
Their fees range from $125-$200 for individuals and $250-$300 for couples, depending on the provider and service offered. When you call them, they can help you determine if your insurance will reimburse you. Most major insurance plans will reimburse between 50-80% of the cost of a session usually after you meet a deductible. We are happy to help you submit claims to your insurance company.
They accept debit and credit cards, including flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
Specialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Relationships - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Burnout in workplaces - Coping with unreasonable expectations and feelings of overwhelm in the workplace; restoring energy, balance, and motivation
Psychological safety in workplaces - Promoting healthy work environments by strengthening relationships, increasing communication, and empowering individuals
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Young adults (18-24)
- Loveland Therapy Fund Clients
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
- FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
- New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $200
- Sliding scale: $125 - $200
- Couples sessions: $300
Additional session information
Therapist's note
We are happy to help you determine if your insurance will reimburse your therapy sessions. Most major insurance plans will reimburse between 50-80% of the cost of a session usually after you meet a deductible. We can help you submit claims to your insurance company.
Location(s)
Chelsea practice
153 West 27th Street,
New York, New York 10001
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 8:00am-10:00pm
- Tue 8:00am-10:00pm
- Wed 8:00am-10:00pm
- Thu 8:00am-10:00pm
- Fri 8:00am-10:00pm
- Sat 9:00am-5:00pm
- Sun 9:00am-5:00pm
Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 8:00am-10:00pm
- Tue 8:00am-10:00pm
- Wed 8:00am-10:00pm
- Thu 8:00am-10:00pm
- Fri 8:00am-10:00pm
- Sat 9:00am-5:00pm
- Sun 9:00am-5:00pm
Head of Practice's Licensure
New York: 016933
Languages
English
Hebrew
Spanish
Therapy Groups
Let's Talk Dating Mastery
This weekly group helps participants address personal boundaries to successful relationships by gaining insight to internal patterns of fear, awkwardness, and low-confidence.
Let's Talk Mindful Sobriety
This weekly group offers individuals in recovery from substance use a chance to receive support from peers and learn relapse prevention strategies for long-term recovery.