Anxiety and Trauma Therapy in New York City and across New York State
For Adults Who Look Like They Have It All Together
YOUR MIND IS ALWAYS ON
Ruminating on yesterday’s conversations
Hyperfocusing on today’s to-do list
Overthinking tomorrow’s what-ifs
Your life may look enviable. You have a family you care deeply about and a lot to be grateful for.
And you know that, but it doesn’t translate into how you feel.
You’re managing a lot, and you do it well. You’re used to being the one others rely on. You stay on top of your calendar, your lists. Even in good moments, it can feel like you’re not quite able to appreciate them.
You don't have to keep running on this setting.
A STEADY WAY FORWARD
Over time, the things that brought you here start to change.
Over time, you:
stop spiraling about conversations after they're over
enjoy a slow morning instead of filling it
notice your patterns in the moment, not just after the fact
know what you need and trust it
If you've been thinking about it, that's usually enough of a reason.
I’m Hilary, an Anxiety and Trauma Therapist in New York City
With over 25 years of experience and a New York childhood where achievement was the baseline not the ceiling, I understand the drive to keep striving and how “good enough” never quite arrives.
I provide anxiety therapy and trauma therapy for adults in New York City and across New York State. I studied at Dartmouth College and Columbia University, and I use an integrated approach combining IFS Therapy, CBT, and somatic therapy. Change happens not only in how you think, but also in how you move through your life and relate to yourself.
Therapy with me is reflective and real. The relationship itself is part of what heals.
LEARN ABOUT MY SPECIALTIES
ANXIETY THERAPY NYC
For the overthinking, the rehashing, the not-enough feeling.
TRAUMA THERAPY NYC
For when the past keeps showing up in the present.
MY APPROACHES
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COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is for the thoughts that run on loop. The self-criticism you'd never direct at anyone else. The catastrophizing that kicks in before you've even started. CBT therapy helps you see what's driving those patterns and practice responding differently. Not by thinking positively. By thinking more accurately.
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INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS THERAPY
The inner critic. The judge. The perfectionist. The part that goes numb when it's all too much. IFS therapy helps you understand why those parts are working so hard, and what happens when they finally don't have to. Not fighting them. Getting curious about them instead. Less at war with yourself, more able to trust what you actually know.
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SOMATIC THERAPY
Stress doesn't just live in your thoughts. It lives in how your shoulders sit. In the breath you hold without noticing. Somatic therapy, specifically Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, brings the body into the conversation. When you learn to notice what's happening physically, you get access to a whole layer of information that talking alone tends to miss. That alone can bring relief.
Questions about Anxiety and Trauma Therapy in NYC
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Yes. All sessions are held via a HIPAA-compliant, secure video platform, accessible to clients across New York State.
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I work with adults who are, by most measures, doing really well. They're productive, capable, and often the person others rely on. And yet something underneath doesn't quite match the outside. They want to actually enjoy what they've built, not just manage it.
Most of my clients aren't in crisis. They're just tired of feeling like they're running on a setting they never chose, and ready to understand what's keeping them there.
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I use CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic therapy, not as a menu but as an integrated approach that addresses thoughts, emotions, and the body at the same time. I also draw on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) depending on what each person needs. What that looks like depends on you. Some people need tools for the thoughts. Others need to slow down and notice what's happening in their bodies. Most need both, in different amounts at different times.
A big part of this is helping you catch your own patterns in real time, not just understand them intellectually. Most people come in with more self-awareness than they give themselves credit for. A lot of what happens here is helping you articulate what you already sense, and then figure out what to do with it. I pay close attention and I'll tell you what I'm noticing.
I offer psychoeducation along the way too, because sometimes having language for your experience, and understanding why you're wired the way you are, is itself a relief.
The goal isn't just understanding your patterns. It's responding to them differently.
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Rates are $325 for a 45-minute session and $400 for a 60-minute intake session.
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I am in-network with UMR Top Tier for Mount Sinai employees and their families. For everyone else, many insurance plans include out-of-network benefits that can reimburse psychotherapy fees by 40 to 100% depending on your plan. To find out what you're entitled to, call the Member Services number on your insurance card and ask:
Do I have out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health services, including telehealth?
What is my out-of-network deductible and how much has been met?
What is my coinsurance percentage for out-of-network mental health services?
What is the maximum allowable amount and reimbursement rate for CPT codes 90791-95 and 90834-95?
How do I submit claims for reimbursement?
HSA and FSA funds may also be used for payment. Being out-of-network lets me keep caseloads small and tailor treatment length to what you actually need, not what your plan covers. Full payment is due at the time of each session.
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Reach out through email, text, phone, or the contact form to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. I typically respond within one business day. It's a chance to learn more about therapy with me, ask questions, and talk through what's been going on and the kind of support you're looking for.
