Therapy for High-Achieving Adults in New York City & Online
Licensed therapists in Midtown Manhattan and Port Washington, and online across 15 states. We match you with the right person, not just the next opening.
Private pay, with monthly superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. In network with Northwell Direct.
You might be here because
From the outside, everything looks fine. Inside, you’re exhausted.
You had a baby and you don't feel like yourself.
Your mind won't stop: the what-ifs, the checking, the replaying.
Your whole identity was built on performing, and now you don't know who you are without it.
You're in recovery and need someone who gets the whole picture.
You've tried therapy before, and it never quite fit.
Whatever brought you here, we'll match you with someone who has spent years on exactly this.
Who you'll actually work with
Our founder
Alexis Sturnick, LCSW, PMH-C
Founder and clinical director, focused on anxiety and OCD, with postgraduate training in eating disorders and addictions.
Read moreAthletes and body image
Lily Dumas, MA, MHC-LP
A former Division I heptathlete who knows what happens when your worth gets tied to your performance.
Read moreGrief, trauma and anxiety
Emily Stern, LMHC-D
Grief-certified and EMDR-trained. Loss that doesn't follow a script is her heart's work, alongside trauma, anxiety and life after a hard diagnosis.
Read moreCouples
Rebecca Snyder, LMSW
Gottman-trained couples work in Midtown, for partners who keep having the same fight.
Read moreTherapy in four languages
Paulina Shilevsky, LMSW
Sessions in English, Russian, French or Spanish, with a focus on family history and intergenerational patterns.
Read moreRecovery
David Rachman, MS, LMSW
Trauma-informed addiction care grounded in years of mindfulness practice, in person in Manhattan.
Read moreResilience Therapy: Guiding you every step of the way.
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Individual Therapy
We provide individual support for high-achievers navigating anxiety, burnout, OCD, perfectionism, and more. We also help you work through difficult life transitions and relationship stress, so you can find clarity and reconnect with yourself.
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Couples Therapy
Our therapists help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen intimacy. We create a safe space to navigate conflict, life changes, and the unique stressors that high-achieving partners face.
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Group Therapy
Find connection and support with peers who get it. Our groups offer a space to explore specific challenges—like perfectionism, burnout, or body image—in a compassionate and understanding community.
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Clinical Supervision
We offer professional supervision and consultation for therapists, counselors, and social workers. Grow your clinical skills and build your confidence in a supportive, reflective environment.
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Recovery Coaching
Our addiction recovery coaching provides high-functioning adults with the practical tools and accountability to maintain sobriety while managing a demanding life. Get the actionable strategy you need for lasting change.
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Psychological Assessments
Resilience Therapy partners with United Assessments to provide objective psychological assessments that move beyond guessing. Get the data needed to create a precise, effective treatment plan for lasting change.
In person or online. Your choice.
Sit in a room with your therapist, or meet from wherever you are.
Midtown Manhattan. A quiet office a short walk from Grand Central. Leor, Emily, Micaela, Rebecca and David see clients here.
Port Washington. In-person sessions on Long Island with Dr. Lauren Hoffman.
Online in 15 states. Every therapist offers secure video sessions: NY, NJ, CT, FL, DE, ME, MA, PA, AK, CO, IL, TX, VA, SC and VT.
Care built around you, not an insurance form
We're primarily out of network on purpose. It means your treatment isn't capped by a session limit, your therapist spends their time on you instead of on claims, and your records stay between the two of you.
Most clients use their out-of-network benefits. We send you a superbill each month, and many plans reimburse 50 to 80 percent. We're also in network with Northwell Direct.
How it works
- Tell us what's going on. A short form, about five minutes.
- We match you. Our team reads every request and suggests the therapist who fits. Then you have a free 15-minute consultation to make sure it feels right.
- Start. Book your first session in person or online.
FAQs
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We are predominantly a private pay practice. We can provide superbills for possible out-of-network reimbursement. We're also in network with Northwell Direct. Please contact us to learn about your options. You can also verify your out-of-network using this link.
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We offer virtual therapy across NY, NJ, CT, FL, DE, ME, MA, PA, AK, CO, IL, TX, VA, SC, and VT.
We have in-person options available in New York City and Port Washington, NY. -
We support high-achieving adults, new parents, and deep thinkers navigating anxiety, OCD, burnout, body image concerns, perfectionism, relationship stress, and identity shifts. For a full list of our specialties, click here.
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Private pay therapy means you pay directly for sessions instead of using health insurance. This allows for more flexibility, privacy, and personalized care. We can provide a superbill if you’d like to submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
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Sessions range from $150 to $400, depending on your therapist and the type and length of session. We also offer a sliding scale. Please visit our Rates & Insurance page for details, or reach out for more information.
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Yes. We offer individual therapy for adults and teens, as well as couples therapy. We also provide group therapy and clinical supervision.
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