Depression Therapy on Long Island — Same-Week Appointments, Most Insurance Accepted

Depression therapy that meets you where you are

Depression isn’t laziness, weakness, or attitude. It’s a treatable condition — and therapy can help.

Whether you’re dealing with depression for the first time or you’ve been managing it for years, the path forward usually starts with finding the right therapist and not waiting six weeks for the first appointment.

Same-week intake. In-network with most commercial insurance plans. Call (631) 371-2718.

What kinds of depression we treat

• Major depressive episodes — persistent low mood, loss of interest, sleep/appetite changes
• Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) — long-standing low-grade depression
• Situational depression — depression triggered by specific life events (loss, divorce, job change, illness)
• Postpartum depression — depression after childbirth
• Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) — depression linked to reduced light, fall/winter onset
• Treatment-resistant depression — when previous therapy or medication hasn’t fully worked

We work with depression as a primary concern and as it appears alongside anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, and life transitions.

How we treat depression

Multiple evidence-based approaches, integrated to fit you:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — identifies and shifts the thought patterns that fuel depression. Strong evidence base.

Behavioral Activation — particularly effective for depression. Focuses on small, manageable actions that gradually rebuild engagement and energy. Often the first thing to start working.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — values-based therapy that builds a meaningful life alongside depression rather than waiting for depression to lift first.

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) — focuses on relationship patterns that maintain depression. Good fit when depression links to specific interpersonal issues.

EMDR — useful when depression has identifiable origins (loss, trauma, life events). Several of our clinicians are EMDRIA-trained.

Coordination with medication — when depression is severe or treatment-resistant, we coordinate with your psychiatrist or PCP. Therapy + medication outperforms either alone for moderate-to-severe depression.

What to expect

Sessions 1-3: Understanding your specific depression patterns, history, supports, triggers, goals.

Sessions 4-10: Active treatment — behavioral activation, cognitive work, addressing underlying patterns.

Sessions 11-20+: Consolidation, relapse prevention, addressing residual symptoms.

therapy can help with anxiety. Severe or long-standing depression may take longer.

Insurance we accept

In-network with:

• Aetna
• Cigna
• UnitedHealthcare
• Oxford
• Northwell Direct

Typical copay $20-$40 per session.

When medication is part of the picture

Therapy alone often works for mild-to-moderate depression. For moderate-to-severe depression, medication + therapy outperforms either alone.

If medication might help, we coordinate with your existing prescriber — or refer you to one of our trusted psychiatrist or psychiatric NP partners on Long Island.

Telehealth + in-person both work for depression

Depression therapy outcomes via telehealth are equivalent to in-person for most adult depression conditions. We offer both — switch between them session-to-session as needed.

Ready to start? Call (631) 371-2718.

Same-week intake. In-person at our Southampton office or telehealth across New York State.

If you’re having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please call 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.