Service Details
At a glance
Who it’s for: People thinking about change, people already sober and finding their footing, and people worried about someone they love.
Why people come: Steady, judgment-free support from a CASAC who is also a licensed clinical social worker.
What to expect: Individual sessions focused on your goals, triggers and relationships. Family sessions are available. You can start exactly where you are.
Good to know: Sessions are in person in Pleasantville, or online for clients located in New York.
Cost: $200 per 55-minute individual session, $375 per 75-minute family session.
Recovery is easier with someone in your corner
Whether you’re thinking about making a change, already sober and finding your footing, or worried about someone you love, you don’t have to do this alone. We offer steady, judgment-free support from a credentialed addiction counselor.
What support looks like
Individual sessions focused on your goals, triggers, relationships, and the life you’re building. We meet you where you are, not where someone thinks you should be.
For families too
Addiction affects everyone around it. Family sessions can help the people who love you understand what’s happening and how to help without losing themselves.
Our approach
Your therapist is a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) as well as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with decades of experience. Our approach is respectful, practical, and non-judgmental. We meet you where you are, whether you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol or drugs, working on early recovery, or maintaining recovery and facing new challenges.
Who we see
We see individuals who want to change their use, people in early or long-term recovery, and family members who love someone who’s struggling. Some people come after treatment programs and want ongoing support. Others come first, unsure whether they have a problem. You don’t need to hit bottom, and you don’t have to decide on a goal before you begin.
What treatment looks like
Sessions focus on your goals, triggers, relationships, and the life you’re building. We work on coping skills, managing cravings and stress, repairing relationships, and making a plan for hard situations. Some people aim for abstinence, and others for reducing harm, and we’ll help you choose a realistic goal and revisit it as you go.
Co-occurring conditions
Involving family
When a higher level of care is needed
Privacy
Your sessions are confidential, with the limits the law sets. Substance use treatment has additional federal privacy protections, and we’ll explain how your information is handled when you start.
What recovery looks like over time
Recovery is a process, usually with ups and downs. Early on the focus is on safety, stability, and managing cravings and triggers. Later it shifts to rebuilding routines, relationships, and a sense of purpose. Many people find that what keeps them well changes over time, and that support at every stage matters. We’ll adjust the work as your needs change.
Coping skills we practice
Common skills include identifying triggers and planning for them, urge surfing, slowing down impulsive decisions, managing stress and difficult emotions without substances, communicating needs, and building a daily routine that supports recovery. We practice them in session and plan how to use them in real situations.
If you’re not sure you have a problem
Questions to ask any addiction counselor
Ask about their credentials, such as CASAC in New York, and experience, their approach to treatment goals, how they handle relapse, whether they coordinate with doctors and programs, and how they protect your privacy. Notice whether they treat you as a person, not a label. The right counselor will respect your pace and tell you honestly when a higher level of care would help.
How to take the first step
Cost
Sessions are billed at our standard rates: $200 for 55 minutes (individual) and $375 for 75 minutes (family).
Self-pay rate. You have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of expected costs before your first session.
Common questions
Do I have to be sober to start?
No. You can start exactly where you are.
Is online treatment available?
Yes, for clients located in New York. In-person sessions are in Pleasantville.
What if I relapse?
Relapse is common and doesn’t erase progress. We’ll work with you to understand what happened and adjust the plan.
Is what I tell you confidential?
Yes, with the limits the law sets, such as a risk of serious harm. Substance use treatment also has additional federal privacy protections. We’ll explain how your information is handled before you share anything.
How soon can I be seen?
Request a session and we’ll confirm by email or phone, usually within a business day. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.
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