Psychotherapy and Mental Health Counseling in New York
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Know Yourself and Realize Your Potential
Action-Driven Psychotherapy for New Yorkers Ready to Thrive and Flourish
We accept most major commercial insurance plans, including Aetna, Wellfleet, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Oscar Health, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Carelon Behavioral Health, for residents of New York.
Now Open: Low-Fee Clinic!
Now Open: Low-Fee Clinic!
Why Phronetic Psychotherapy?
People seeking therapy and mental health services want to experience meaningful improvement in their emotional well-being and life circumstances. 85% of clients report wanting to see tangible results within the first 6 weeks of care.
At Phronetic Psychotherapy, we take helping you change seriously. Our dedicated psychotherapists, all driven by a passion for fostering real transformation, are ready to connect with you with warmth, compassion, and expertise. Using evidence-based approaches and customized treatment plans, we help you thrive, flourish, and achieve the growth you’re striving for.
Thoughtful, competent therapists who take helping you change seriously
Although our therapists come from diverse cultural, linguistic, and theoretical backgrounds, they all share one thing in common: they’ve undergone rigorous training and a highly selective process to demonstrate their expertise and specialization. We’re not the kind of therapists who simply offer three breathing techniques and call it a day—we’re intentional about ensuring that every member of our team is deeply committed to fostering meaningful change.
Our shared mission is clear: to help free you from mental health challenges, empower you to thrive externally, and support you in flourishing from within. This is who we are, and this is the standard we uphold.
When we are weighed down by depression, trauma, toxic patterns, anxiety, or self-doubt, it’s easy to lose sight of our goals, our potential, and the inner power we carry.
We’re here to guide you out of that space and into a life where you can truly thrive and flourish.
To thrive means to grow, develop, and succeed in a healthy, vigorous way, even in the face of challenges or adversity. Thriving is about resilience, overcoming obstacles, achieving external success, and functioning effectively in your environment.
To flourish is to grow or develop in a way that reflects your full potential, bringing deep fulfillment and joy. Flourishing goes beyond survival and success—it’s about inner growth, finding meaning, and achieving a state of optimal well-being.
We want you to experience both thriving and flourishing, so you can live a life that’s not only successful but also deeply meaningful and fulfilling.
At Phronetic Psychotherapy, our therapists deeply understand both—many have walked a similar path and know exactly what you’re going through. Beyond just talking, we’re here to guide you in taking action and making real, meaningful changes in your life.
We know you’ve been longing for this. We’ve got you.
Your work with us will help you:
Heal emotional wounds from the past and nurture unresolved pain.
Let go of unnecessary self-blame and embrace self-compassion.
Deepen self-awareness and clarify who you are and what you need.
Expand your mental flexibility while reducing anxiety and overwhelm.
Empower yourself with healthier, more constructive thinking habits.
Build authentic connections by relating to others in ways that feel true to you.
Create healthier relationship dynamics for more fulfilling interactions.
Set and maintain boundaries that respect your needs and limits.
Cultivate genuine curiosity about your thoughts, emotions, and behavior patterns.
Challenge distorted perceptions of yourself and foster a more accurate self-view.
Think deeply about your existential position and what brings meaning to your life.
Plan and analyze different options to navigate life’s complexities with clarity and intention.
We’re proud to offer not only high-quality therapy, but also a simple, stress-free process to get started with us.
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
Whether you’re seeking a therapist in NYC, guidance through life transitions, culturally informed therapy for Asians, or a way to boost your overall well-being by harnessing your strengths and potential, Phronetic Psychotherapy NY is ready to assist you.
We’ve made starting your journey with us easy, straightforward, and hassle-free.
Schedule a 15-minute Free Consultation
Easily Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Consultation, Here.
Attend Your Free 15-minute Initial Consultation
Our intake specialist will contact you via text and email to assist with verifying your insurance or exploring self-pay and low-fee therapy options. You’ll also speak with your potential psychotherapist over the phone to determine if it’s a good fit.
Start Sessions With Your Therapist
You’ll meet with the therapist of your choice through our secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform to begin the transformative and empowering journey of self-discovery and meaningful change.
Immediately Accessible
You can start your first session with Phronetic Psychotherapy in as little as 24 hours—we're here when you need us!
Flexible Scheduling
You can attend therapy from the comfort of your home, at a time that works best for you, any day of the week, Monday through Sunday, 9 AM to 9 PM. Morning, afternoon, evening—your call.
Insurance Friendly
We accept most major commercial insurance plans, including Aetna, Wellfleet, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Oscar Health, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Carelon Behavioral Health, for residents of New York.
“I believe good therapy should help you think deeply about your place in the world and how to change it. I also believe that empty talk without meaningful change is a waste of time and resources for both the patient and the therapist—and I take this responsibility seriously.”
Clarice Fangzhou Hassan, LCSW
Founder and CEO
Clarice embraces many meaningful identities—she’s a first-generation immigrant, a woman, an entrepreneur, an accomplished psychotherapist, a wife and mother, and an amateur pianist. But one of the identities closest to her heart is being a psychotherapy patient for 8 years.
Through her own journey, she’s learned how important it is not to remain stuck—whether in mental health struggles or in therapy itself. Her goal as a patient has always been to grow, heal, and move forward, and this deeply informs her approach as a leader.
Clarice is passionate about helping the therapists in her practice guide their patients toward meaningful change, healing, and eventually leaving therapy with their goals fully achieved.
You are bright and full of potential, but perhaps you’re unsure about what you truly want from life. You may feel sad, lonely, angry at times, and often without love. You’re not alone. We understand your desire to thrive—in your career, school, or professional life—and we also understand the fear that things might never change. But change is possible, and we are here to help.
Together, we’ll explore both your past and your present to help you better understand yourself and create meaningful change. Our approach is warm, open-minded, and collaborative, with growth rooted in both our work together and the courage you already hold within yourself.
Attachment
Anxiety & Stress
Depression
AAPI Mental Health
BIPOC Experiences
Professional Development
Grief & Loss
Personal Growth & Self-Esteem
Trauma
Women’s Issues
Relationship & Couples
LGBTQ+
Thriving in College
Eating & Body Image
Anger Management
Emotional Wellbeing
Bipolar Disorder
Therapy for Artists
Family & Communication
Immigration Experiences
Do these experiences resonate with you?
We’ve seen it, been there, and are equipped with our warm and effective psychotherapy methods.
We are here to help.
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You’re not sure what’s happening, but as a fully-grown adult who seems insightful and knows you absolutely don’t want to repeat your mom or dad’s story, you find yourself feeling, acting, and being like them. That’s a scary realization. We can help you break free and move forward.
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You’re in New York City, attending a great school with a strong major, or earning a desirable six-figure salary, or even starting your own business. Everyone around you sees you as reliable and high-achieving—some even call you a role model. But inside, you feel broken and barely holding it together under the weight of all that stress. We can help you find balance.
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Transitioning to a new place, parenthood, work, or the next phase of life—how exciting! At least, that’s what they tell you. Sure, you can find YouTube videos teaching you how to make your favorite beef stew, but this life transition feels vulnerable and personal, and there’s no guidebook to be found. Therapy can help you explore, endure, and ultimately flourish during this journey.
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Take this literally or metaphorically—we mean it. Perhaps you feel like the most awkward and out-of-place person at a networking event, wishing you could run but feeling stuck there until the end of the evening. Or maybe you literally feel uncomfortable in your own skin, appearance, or body type. We can help you rebuild a deeper connection with yourself and support you in becoming your own best friend.
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This is a tough one—you may realize that you can’t make time bend, but you deeply wish you could be someone else: calmer, happier, more content, less angry, and wiser. We can help you change certain aspects of your personality, but most importantly, we can help you find peace within yourself, understand yourself better, and stop being your own worst enemy.
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You don’t like who you are or who your loved one is within your relationship. Or perhaps you don’t have a relationship but yearn deeply for one—you watch The Phantom of the Opera and feel like that lonely, doomed phantom, unable to love or be loved.
Therapy with us can help you build a strong set of tools to communicate, negotiate, compromise, and assert your needs effectively. Together, we can help you make your relationship loving and fulfilling again—or support you in confidently stepping into or out of one.
Same-Day Psychotherapy Appointments Available. We are Ready When You Are.
Receive Therapy At Home
Immediately available, private virtual therapy for New Yorkers—grow and change from the comfort of your own home.
New To Therapy
We guide you through the entire process. Your intake coordinator will assist you in verifying your insurance, explaining your copay and deductible (or breaking down these intimidating terms if they’re unfamiliar), and helping you register. We’ll provide support every step of the way until you feel as comfortable and confident as our other established clients.
Connect With Your Therapist
We will ensure that you work with someone you feel comfortable with and connected to! All of our therapists offer a 15-minute consultation to get to know you, and we make sure it’s a good match before moving forward.
Book a free 15-minute phone consultation.
We’re excited to hear from you! To get started, our intake specialist will schedule a quick 15-minute phone consultation to verify your insurance and match you with the therapist who’s the best fit for your needs.
We’ll respond to all messages within 48 business hours.
If this is an emergency, please call 911 or reach out to a crisis counselor at 1-888-NYC-WELL. We’re here for you!
Or Contact Us Directly.
To verify your insurance coverage, please email us using the form below. For all other inquiries, we respond within 48 business hours.