Question 1

Do I need therapy, or am I just stressed and overwhelmed?

Accepted Answer

You do not need a crisis to justify therapy. Most clients arrive because something keeps repeating: a pattern, a worry, a way of relating, and they want to understand it rather than manage around it. A consultation is a low-pressure way to find out whether this is the right time and the right fit.

Question 2

Do you accept insurance?

Accepted Answer

Amanda Harwood Wellness is an out-of-network practice and does not bill insurance directly. Many clients receive 60–90% reimbursement after meeting their out-of-network deductible, and Amanda provides a superbill to make that process straightforward.

Question 3

How much do sessions cost?

Accepted Answer

Individual therapy is $250 for a 45-minute session. Couples therapy is $275 for a 45-minute session.

Question 4

Do you offer virtual sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Amanda offers telehealth sessions for clients located anywhere in New York State, which many working professionals find easier to sustain week to week.

Question 5

How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?

Accepted Answer

Fit is something you feel more than something you evaluate on paper. Notice whether you feel understood, whether you can be honest, and whether you leave a conversation thinking a little differently. The free consultation exists for exactly this reason, so you can get a sense of Amanda before committing to the work.

Question 6

What actually happens in a therapy session?

Accepted Answer

Sessions are 45 minutes and mostly conversation. You bring what is on your mind, whether that is the week you just had or something older that keeps resurfacing. Amanda listens closely, asks questions, connects what is happening now to patterns from your history, and offers practical strategies to try between sessions.

Question 7

How long does therapy take to work?

Accepted Answer

Many clients feel some relief early, simply from having space to understand what they have been carrying. Deeper change tends to develop over months of continued work. Amanda will not promise a fixed number of sessions, and the two of you will revisit what you are working toward as the work evolves.

Question 8

What happens after I schedule?

Accepted Answer

You will hear back within one to two business days to arrange a brief consultation call. If it feels like a fit, Amanda will share intake paperwork and you will schedule a first full session.

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