{"id":1523,"date":"2026-06-16T15:06:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T15:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/?page_id=1523"},"modified":"2026-06-17T14:56:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T14:56:16","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-about-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/frequently-asked-questions-about-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions about Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top-small:30px;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">We know reaching out for help comes with questions.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">Here&#8217;s what most people want to know about our therapy services before their first appointment.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><p>Don&#8217;t see your question here? No problem. Just <a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/contact-inspire-mental-health-services\/\">reach out to us<\/a> with your concerns and we will do what we can to give you the answers you need.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:40px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordian-1 .fusion-panel:hover,#accordian-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: var(--awb-custom_color_1) } #accordian-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:var(--awb-color3); border-width:0px; background-color:var(--awb-color8); }.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 16px;width: 16px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: var(--awb-color1);}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a{letter-spacing:0px;font-family:\"europa\";font-style:normal;font-weight:700;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a:not(:hover){color:var(--awb-color4);}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .toggle-content{font-size:20px;line-height:1.7em;color:var(--awb-color5);font-family:\"europa\";font-style:normal;font-weight:300;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: var(--awb-color2) !important;border-color: var(--awb-color2) !important;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: var(--awb-color3);}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: var(--awb-color3);}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: var(--awb-color3)!important;border-color: var(--awb-color3)!important;}.fusion-faqs-wrapper .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.active{ color: var(--awb-color3) !important;}.fusion-faqs-wrapper .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box { background-color: var(--awb-color3)!important;border-color: var(--awb-color3)!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\" style=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1530 psychotherapy \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What types of therapy do you offer?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/author\/imhsweb\/\" rel=\"author\">IMHS<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-06-16T15:00:15+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_1-1530\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1530\" href=\"#collapse-1-1530\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What types of therapy do you offer?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1530\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1530\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Our therapists are trained across a range of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), psychodynamic therapy, play therapy for children and trauma-focused approaches. The modality your therapist recommends depends on your diagnosis, your symptoms and your goals. If one approach isn&#8217;t producing results, we adjust.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1528 psychotherapy \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I know if I need therapy or medication or both?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/author\/imhsweb\/\" rel=\"author\">IMHS<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-06-16T14:59:36+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_1-1528\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1528\" href=\"#collapse-1-1528\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I know if I need therapy or medication or both?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1528\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1528\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>That depends on what you&#8217;re dealing with and how severely it&#8217;s affecting your life. Some conditions like mild to moderate <a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/therapy-specialties\/anxiety\/\">anxiety<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/therapy-specialties\/therapy-for-depression-in-nyc\/\">depression<\/a> respond well to therapy alone. Others, like <a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/our-specialties\/depression\/\">severe depression<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/our-specialties\/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd\/\">OCD<\/a>, often require medication to reduce symptoms enough for therapeutic work to be productive. During your initial evaluation, we&#8217;ll give you an honest recommendation about which approach makes sense for your situation. You&#8217;re never pressured toward either option.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1526 psychotherapy \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How is psychotherapy different from medication management?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/author\/imhsweb\/\" rel=\"author\">IMHS<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-06-16T14:58:33+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_1-1526\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1526\" href=\"#collapse-1-1526\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How is psychotherapy different from medication management?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1526\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1526\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Medication works on the biological factors contributing to your symptoms by altering brain chemistry. Psychotherapy works on the thought patterns, behavioral habits, emotional responses and relational dynamics that contribute to how you feel and how you function. Some people do well with one or the other. Many do best with both. The advantage of receiving both at Inspire is that your therapist and prescriber communicate directly with each other, which means your treatment plan is cohesive rather than fragmented across providers at different practices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1524 psychotherapy \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is psychotherapy?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/author\/imhsweb\/\" rel=\"author\">IMHS<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-06-16T14:58:12+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_1-1524\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1524\" href=\"#collapse-1-1524\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is psychotherapy?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1524\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1524\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Psychotherapy is a structured, evidence-based treatment approach where you work with a trained therapist to address the thoughts, emotions, behaviors and relationship patterns that are causing you distress or interfering with your life. It involves regular sessions (usually weekly) where you and your therapist work together on specific goals using therapeutic approaches matched to your condition. Psychotherapy is sometimes called talk therapy, counseling or just &#8220;therapy,&#8221; and while those terms are used interchangeably in everyday conversation, at Inspire our therapists use specific, research-backed modalities tailored to what you&#8217;re dealing with rather than a general conversational approach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" title=\"faq1a\" src=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/faq1a.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/faq1a-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/faq1a-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/faq1a-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/faq1a-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/faq1a.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-fixed nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-repeat:repeat;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top-small:30px;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/background2-1.png&quot;);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;background-attachment:fixed;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:40px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordian-2 .fusion-panel:hover,#accordian-2 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: var(--awb-custom_color_1) } #accordian-2 .fusion-panel { border-color:var(--awb-color3); border-width:0px; background-color:var(--awb-color8); }.fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 16px;width: 16px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: var(--awb-color1);}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-2 .panel-title a{letter-spacing:0px;font-family:\"europa\";font-style:normal;font-weight:700;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-2 .panel-title a:not(:hover){color:var(--awb-color4);}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-2 .toggle-content{font-size:20px;line-height:1.7em;color:var(--awb-color5);font-family:\"europa\";font-style:normal;font-weight:300;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: var(--awb-color2) !important;border-color: var(--awb-color2) !important;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .panel-title a.hover { color: var(--awb-color3);}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: var(--awb-color3);}.fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: var(--awb-color3)!important;border-color: var(--awb-color3)!important;}.fusion-faqs-wrapper .fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .panel-title a.active{ color: var(--awb-color3) !important;}.fusion-faqs-wrapper .fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box { background-color: var(--awb-color3)!important;border-color: var(--awb-color3)!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\" style=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1540 sessions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Will what I say in therapy stay confidential?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/author\/imhsweb\/\" rel=\"author\">IMHS<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-06-16T15:02:03+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_2-1540\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-2\" data-target=\"#collapse-2-1540\" href=\"#collapse-2-1540\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will what I say in therapy stay confidential?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-2-1540\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_2-1540\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes, with limited legal exceptions. Your therapist is bound by strict confidentiality laws and won&#8217;t share what you discuss with anyone without your written consent. The exceptions are situations involving immediate risk of harm to yourself or someone else, suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult, or a court order. If you&#8217;re in treatment at Inspire and also seeing a prescriber here, your therapist and prescriber share relevant clinical information to coordinate your care, but this stays within your treatment team. For teenagers, we discuss confidentiality boundaries explicitly at the start of treatment so your adolescent knows what will and won&#8217;t be shared with parents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1538 sessions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How long does therapy take?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/author\/imhsweb\/\" rel=\"author\">IMHS<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-06-16T15:01:40+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_2-1538\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-2\" data-target=\"#collapse-2-1538\" href=\"#collapse-2-1538\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long does therapy take?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-2-1538\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_2-1538\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>There&#8217;s no universal answer because it depends on what you&#8217;re working on. Targeted treatments like CBT for a specific phobia or ERP for OCD can produce significant improvement in a matter of months. Complex trauma, chronic depression or personality-based patterns typically require a longer commitment. Your therapist won&#8217;t keep you in treatment longer than you need to be, and you&#8217;ll have regular check-ins about your progress so you&#8217;re never left wondering whether therapy is working.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1536 sessions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How often will I need to come?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/author\/imhsweb\/\" rel=\"author\">IMHS<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-06-16T15:01:18+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_2-1536\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-2\" data-target=\"#collapse-2-1536\" href=\"#collapse-2-1536\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How often will I need to come?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-2-1536\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_2-1536\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Most people start with weekly sessions. This frequency builds momentum and gives you enough contact with your therapist to make meaningful progress. As you improve, we may move to every other week, then monthly. Some people return periodically for tune-ups during stressful periods long after their initial course of treatment has ended. The schedule is always based on where you are in recovery, not a rigid protocol.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1534 sessions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How long are therapy sessions?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/author\/imhsweb\/\" rel=\"author\">IMHS<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-06-16T15:01:02+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_2-1534\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-2\" data-target=\"#collapse-2-1534\" href=\"#collapse-2-1534\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long are therapy sessions?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-2-1534\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_2-1534\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Individual therapy sessions are typically 45 to 60 minutes. Initial evaluations may run longer as we gather a comprehensive picture of what&#8217;s going on. Sessions for children are sometimes shorter depending on age and attention span, particularly for younger kids in play therapy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1532 sessions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What should I expect at my first therapy appointment?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/author\/imhsweb\/\" rel=\"author\">IMHS<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-06-16T15:00:46+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_2-1532\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-2\" data-target=\"#collapse-2-1532\" href=\"#collapse-2-1532\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What should I expect at my first therapy appointment?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-2-1532\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_2-1532\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Your first session is about getting to know each other and understanding what brought you in. Your therapist will ask about your current symptoms, your history, what you&#8217;ve tried before and what you&#8217;re hoping to get out of treatment. You don&#8217;t need to have a polished narrative prepared or know exactly what&#8217;s wrong. Most people come in knowing they don&#8217;t feel right and needing help figuring out why. That&#8217;s enough. By the end of the first session, your therapist will share their initial impressions and outline a recommended approach. You&#8217;ll leave with a sense of what treatment will look like and what comes next.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top-small:30px;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" title=\"faq2a\" src=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/faq2a.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/faq2a-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/faq2a-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/faq2a-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/faq2a-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/faq2a.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:40px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordian-3 .fusion-panel:hover,#accordian-3 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: var(--awb-custom_color_1) } #accordian-3 .fusion-panel { border-color:var(--awb-color3); border-width:0px; background-color:var(--awb-color8); }.fusion-accordian #accordian-3 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 16px;width: 16px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-3 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: var(--awb-color1);}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-3 .panel-title a{letter-spacing:0px;font-family:\"europa\";font-style:normal;font-weight:700;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-3 .panel-title a:not(:hover){color:var(--awb-color4);}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-3 .toggle-content{font-size:20px;line-height:1.7em;color:var(--awb-color5);font-family:\"europa\";font-style:normal;font-weight:300;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-3 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: var(--awb-color2) !important;border-color: var(--awb-color2) !important;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-3 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-3 .panel-title a.hover { color: var(--awb-color3);}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-3 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: var(--awb-color3);}.fusion-accordian #accordian-3 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-3 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: var(--awb-color3)!important;border-color: var(--awb-color3)!important;}.fusion-faqs-wrapper .fusion-accordian #accordian-3 .panel-title a.active{ color: var(--awb-color3) !important;}.fusion-faqs-wrapper .fusion-accordian #accordian-3 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box { background-color: var(--awb-color3)!important;border-color: var(--awb-color3)!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\" style=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-3\"><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1554 general-therapy \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I get started?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/author\/imhsweb\/\" rel=\"author\">IMHS<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-06-16T15:04:56+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_3-1554\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-3\" data-target=\"#collapse-3-1554\" href=\"#collapse-3-1554\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I get started?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-3-1554\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_3-1554\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Call us at 212-764-IMHS (4647) or <a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/contact-inspire-mental-health-services\/\">send us a message<\/a> through our contact page. We can often schedule your first appointment within days. If you&#8217;re not sure whether therapy is right for you or whether Inspire is the right fit, that first call is a good place to start. There&#8217;s no obligation and our team can answer any questions the FAQ didn&#8217;t cover.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1552 general-therapy \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">I&#8217;ve been in therapy before and it didn&#8217;t help. Why would this time be different?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/author\/imhsweb\/\" rel=\"author\">IMHS<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-06-16T15:04:21+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_3-1552\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-3\" data-target=\"#collapse-3-1552\" href=\"#collapse-3-1552\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I&#8217;ve been in therapy before and it didn&#8217;t help. Why would this time be different?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-3-1552\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_3-1552\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Therapy not working in the past doesn&#8217;t mean therapy can&#8217;t work for you. It often means the approach wasn&#8217;t matched to your condition or the therapeutic relationship wasn&#8217;t right. A general supportive counseling approach won&#8217;t do much for OCD, for example, which requires specific ERP treatment. Depression rooted in relational patterns needs a different approach than depression triggered by a life event. At Inspire, we match the modality to the problem and monitor whether it&#8217;s producing results. If it&#8217;s not, we change course rather than continuing with something that isn&#8217;t moving you forward.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1550 general-therapy \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/author\/imhsweb\/\" rel=\"author\">IMHS<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-06-16T15:03:59+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_3-1550\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-3\" data-target=\"#collapse-3-1550\" href=\"#collapse-3-1550\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-3-1550\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_3-1550\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes. We offer both in-person and virtual sessions for therapy, and you can switch between formats depending on what works for your schedule. Some people prefer the structure of coming into the office. Others find they open up more easily from the comfort of their own home. Both formats are effective and you&#8217;re not locked into one.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1548 general-therapy \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do you accept insurance for therapy?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/author\/imhsweb\/\" rel=\"author\">IMHS<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-06-16T15:03:40+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_3-1548\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-3\" data-target=\"#collapse-3-1548\" href=\"#collapse-3-1548\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you accept insurance for therapy?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-3-1548\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_3-1548\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes. We accept the same insurance plans for therapy that we accept for medication management. Our team can verify your coverage and explain any copays or session limits before your first appointment so there are no surprises.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1546 general-therapy \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What if I don&#8217;t click with my therapist?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/author\/imhsweb\/\" rel=\"author\">IMHS<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-06-16T15:03:22+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_3-1546\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-3\" data-target=\"#collapse-3-1546\" href=\"#collapse-3-1546\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if I don&#8217;t click with my therapist?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-3-1546\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_3-1546\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The relationship between you and your therapist is one of the strongest predictors of whether therapy works. If it doesn&#8217;t feel right after a few sessions, tell us. We won&#8217;t be offended and we won&#8217;t pressure you to stay with someone who isn&#8217;t the right fit. We&#8217;ll help you transition to another therapist on our team or provide a referral elsewhere if that&#8217;s what you prefer. Staying with a therapist you don&#8217;t connect with because you feel guilty about switching is not a good use of your time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1544 general-therapy \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I see a therapist and a prescriber at Inspire at the same time?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/author\/imhsweb\/\" rel=\"author\">IMHS<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-06-16T15:02:53+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_3-1544\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-3\" data-target=\"#collapse-3-1544\" href=\"#collapse-3-1544\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I see a therapist and a prescriber at Inspire at the same time?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-3-1544\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_3-1544\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>This is one of the main advantages of coming to Inspire. Having your therapist and prescriber under one roof means they can communicate easily about your progress, coordinate treatment decisions and respond quickly when something needs to change. You don&#8217;t have to relay messages between providers or worry about conflicting recommendations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1542 general-therapy \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do you offer therapy for children and teenagers?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/author\/imhsweb\/\" rel=\"author\">IMHS<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-06-16T15:02:29+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_3-1542\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-3\" data-target=\"#collapse-3-1542\" href=\"#collapse-3-1542\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you offer therapy for children and teenagers?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-3-1542\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_3-1542\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes. We work with children, adolescents and adults. Therapy for young people is adapted to their developmental stage. Younger children work through play, drawing and activities rather than sitting in a chair talking for 45 minutes. Teenagers engage more directly but need a therapist who respects their autonomy and doesn&#8217;t talk to them like they&#8217;re either a small adult or a misbehaving child. Parents are involved in treatment to varying degrees depending on the child&#8217;s age and the nature of the concern.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top-small:30px;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--awb-color7) 0%,var(--awb-color2) 100%);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: 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style=\"font-family:&quot;acier-bat-gris&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;\">How to Get Started<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:40px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\"><p>In one quick call, we can verify your insurance and schedule an appointment.<br \/>\nAppointments can be scheduled as soon as the next business day.<\/p><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" 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https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/reach_out.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:30px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Reach Out<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><p>Give us a call or fill out our contact form. We\u2019ll ask a few questions about what you\u2019re looking for and whether you want therapy only or coordinated care with a prescriber.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-max-width:250px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Check and Connect\" title=\"check_connect\" src=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/check_connect.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/check_connect-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/check_connect-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/check_connect.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:30px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Get Matched<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><p>Based on that conversation, we\u2019ll pair you with a therapist whose expertise and style fit your situation. We want the match to feel right from session one.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-max-width:250px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Feel Better\" title=\"feel_better\" src=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/feel_better.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/feel_better-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/feel_better-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/imhs.nyc\/staging\/6569\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/feel_better.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:30px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Begin Therapy<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><p>Your first session is all about getting to know each other. 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