A hive rich in honey is still a hive, full of relationships, roles, and expectations passed from one generation to the next.
In families of means, we often must manage a great deal that others do not see: questions of trust, of privacy, of who we are apart from what we have, and of what we owe to those who came before us and those who will come after. Abundance can bring ease, and it can also bring its own kind of quiet weight.
There is meaning to be found in stepping back from all that must be managed to reflect on who we are within our families, where our beliefs about money and worth first came from, and what we want our lives and our legacy to stand for beyond what we have.
My hope is that by meeting in person at my private office in Jersey City, just across the Hudson from Lower Manhattan, or via telehealth video and/or phone sessions whether you live in New York, New Jersey, Washington, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, or Connecticut, we will find a discreet and thoughtful space to do this work together, wherever you happen to be.
Therapy for High Net Worth Individuals and Families
I work with adults from affluent families who want a discreet and thoughtful place to consider their lives and relationships. Some of what we might explore together:
- Identity and purpose apart from wealth
- Inherited wealth and the feelings that come with it
- Family expectations, roles, and loyalties across generations
- What you wish to pass on, and what you would rather not
- Trust in friendships and romantic relationships
- Marriage, divorce, and blended families
- Guilt, isolation, and the sense that others cannot relate
Do you work with families together?
Yes. I see adults individually for therapy, and I also meet with families together, often alongside their wealth managers and advisors, when there are plans to be made and conversations that are hard to begin.
Do I need to be in crisis to begin?
Not at all. Many people come simply because they want to understand themselves more deeply.
For Wealth Managers and Family Advisors
The soundest plan can stall when a family cannot talk about it. I work alongside wealth managers, estate attorneys, and family office professionals to help families with the human side of their planning. I do not give financial or legal advice. My part is helping the family speak and listen to one another so that your work with them can move forward. This may include:
- Conversations about succession and inheritance
- Preparing the next generation for what they will receive
- Differences between siblings, spouses, or generations
- Family meetings where everyone needs to be heard
- Life transitions such as a sale, a death, a divorce, or a remarriage
If you are advising a family who might benefit, I welcome a confidential conversation about how we might work together.
If you’re interested in scheduling time with me, please reach out directly. I look forward to hearing from you!
Practical Details
Where do we meet?
I see patients in person at my private office in Jersey City, a short trip from Lower Manhattan, and by telehealth video or phone for those in New York, New Jersey, Washington, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Many of my New York patients meet with me by video, and some prefer to come in person.
How do you work?
My approach is psychoanalytically informed, which means we take time to understand the deeper patterns in your life. I also work with the connection between mind and body.
Do you take insurance?
I am an “out of network” provider and do not bill insurance directly. At the end of each month, at your direction, I can provide you with a billing statement that you may be able to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. These statements must include a diagnosis, which is something we can discuss together. Please contact your insurance company directly if you have any further questions regarding their reimbursement policies.