Therapists in 10065
![Photo of Irina Langman, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fc4d4d2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
No matter what brings one to therapy - seeking relief from symptoms, difficult relationships, or a quest for inner balance and calm - certain components could prove essential for a successful outcome. One of these components is the client's active participation in the process; another - treatment tailored to individual needs; and, most importantly, a safe and welcoming environment and the therapist's open-minded attitude. These principles serve as my ethical framework, while my approach to treatment is primarily guided by training in Psycho-dynamic Psychotherapy and my experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds.
No matter what brings one to therapy - seeking relief from symptoms, difficult relationships, or a quest for inner balance and calm - certain components could prove essential for a successful outcome. One of these components is the client's active participation in the process; another - treatment tailored to individual needs; and, most importantly, a safe and welcoming environment and the therapist's open-minded attitude. These principles serve as my ethical framework, while my approach to treatment is primarily guided by training in Psycho-dynamic Psychotherapy and my experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds.
![Photo of Ellen Schweitzer Coaching, CDC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fee3b1c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I encourage and support individuals to live authentically and embrace their individuality. In helping people create healthier habits and set SMART goals my clients are successful. I'm there to help them with the challenges they may come across in the process. As their accountability partner, we work as a team, it's a collaborative relationship that is free of judgement and my clients feel safe to explore their options.
I encourage and support individuals to live authentically and embrace their individuality. In helping people create healthier habits and set SMART goals my clients are successful. I'm there to help them with the challenges they may come across in the process. As their accountability partner, we work as a team, it's a collaborative relationship that is free of judgement and my clients feel safe to explore their options.
![Photo of Amy Lowery Allison, PhD, MS, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d08dae37-778f-4f9a-94ab-1716e8d8277d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Amy Lowery Allison
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10065 (Online Only)
You are more than a body. So when your body is struggling, it makes sense that you would also struggle mentally, emotionally, socially or even spiritually. I can help you through this. I am a clinical psychologist with leading expertise in providing psychotherapy to individuals dealing with health concerns (high stress/tension, coping with illness, disease or disability, fear of progression/recurrence, reducing physical symptoms, body image/changes, impact on relationships, communicating with loved ones, coping with depression, anxiety, or isolation, spiritual distress, enriching meaning, or even support facing end of life).
You are more than a body. So when your body is struggling, it makes sense that you would also struggle mentally, emotionally, socially or even spiritually. I can help you through this. I am a clinical psychologist with leading expertise in providing psychotherapy to individuals dealing with health concerns (high stress/tension, coping with illness, disease or disability, fear of progression/recurrence, reducing physical symptoms, body image/changes, impact on relationships, communicating with loved ones, coping with depression, anxiety, or isolation, spiritual distress, enriching meaning, or even support facing end of life).
![Photo of Allison Peck, LCSW, MSW, MA, BBA, RYT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f9639dc5-24c6-411d-8f3b-5c4d43e3e211/2/320x400.jpeg)
Allison Peck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA, BBA, RYT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10065
Perinatal mental health and family-building issues - Transitioning from being an adult individual, to dating and pre-marital relationships, to becoming a couple, and growing into a family requires a safe space for healthy discussion with an expert professional who specializes in mental health and wellness within modern families. If you are seeking help to co-create an intentional life within a family situation - whether you are a single person ready for relationship, in a relationship, married, or on the journey towards family-building, or want to succeed in the transition to parenthood, please reach out.
Perinatal mental health and family-building issues - Transitioning from being an adult individual, to dating and pre-marital relationships, to becoming a couple, and growing into a family requires a safe space for healthy discussion with an expert professional who specializes in mental health and wellness within modern families. If you are seeking help to co-create an intentional life within a family situation - whether you are a single person ready for relationship, in a relationship, married, or on the journey towards family-building, or want to succeed in the transition to parenthood, please reach out.
![Photo of Gail S Lencz, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/272fa48a-6819-4e02-b3f3-93c9f3f83445/5/320x400.jpeg)
My practice is open to individual adults and couples who wish to address: life transition problems; relationship difficulties; parenting issues, anxiety; and depression. My therapeutic orientation combines psychodynamic, insight-oriented, and cognitive behavioral techniques.
My practice is open to individual adults and couples who wish to address: life transition problems; relationship difficulties; parenting issues, anxiety; and depression. My therapeutic orientation combines psychodynamic, insight-oriented, and cognitive behavioral techniques.
![Photo of Meg Gitlin, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4bcc96c7-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome to my page! I am committed to providing therapy that is both compassionate and practical. Some of my patients seek therapy to address a concrete issue such as the dissolution of a marriage or relationship; others come out of a more abstract sense that something in their lives could be different or more fulfilling. By exploring and defining their personal values, we will work together take the necessary steps in developing richer, more rewarding relationships and lives.
Welcome to my page! I am committed to providing therapy that is both compassionate and practical. Some of my patients seek therapy to address a concrete issue such as the dissolution of a marriage or relationship; others come out of a more abstract sense that something in their lives could be different or more fulfilling. By exploring and defining their personal values, we will work together take the necessary steps in developing richer, more rewarding relationships and lives.
![Photo of Chelsea Heacock, LMSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bcea77f7-f39b-4fe0-a77a-726615af6fef/2/320x400.jpeg)
Chelsea Heacock
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10065 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am an EMDR-trained therapist working to help individuals navigate the transitions of early adulthood, parenting, relationships, and mental health struggles to heal from traumatic experiences and achieve their goals. I believe in the power of EMDR therapy to bring lasting change and transformation through working with clients to process and integrate past experiences, resolve current problems, and enhance future potential. In addition to EMDR, I also practice a variety of other evidence-based therapies that I have used over the past 17 years to help clients improve their overall mental health.
Welcome! I am an EMDR-trained therapist working to help individuals navigate the transitions of early adulthood, parenting, relationships, and mental health struggles to heal from traumatic experiences and achieve their goals. I believe in the power of EMDR therapy to bring lasting change and transformation through working with clients to process and integrate past experiences, resolve current problems, and enhance future potential. In addition to EMDR, I also practice a variety of other evidence-based therapies that I have used over the past 17 years to help clients improve their overall mental health.
![Photo of Jesse Allen-Dicker, PhD , Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d6e10e93-f4d6-4bcf-801c-efbe1997463f/3/320x400.jpeg)
Are you looking to reduce stress, anxiety, and sadness, or perhaps to maximize your happiness and build stronger relationships? Together we'll build a supportive environment that empowers your personal mental health journey. As we explore your emotions, I will use the latest therapeutic strategies gained from my role as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Weill Cornell Medicine to help you develop practical coping skills for your daily life.
Are you looking to reduce stress, anxiety, and sadness, or perhaps to maximize your happiness and build stronger relationships? Together we'll build a supportive environment that empowers your personal mental health journey. As we explore your emotions, I will use the latest therapeutic strategies gained from my role as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Weill Cornell Medicine to help you develop practical coping skills for your daily life.
![Photo of Clare T Piasio, MHC-LP](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b903217a-14d9-454a-85d2-f710ffc189e6/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am here to support those who are experiencing challenges managing the uncertainty of life. I want to help my clients navigate the daily pressures, struggles and triumphs that life brings. I work with both individuals and couples in the New York area. My approach is empathetic, supportive and collaborative. This is your journey and my role is to support and challenge you along the way. I create a warm environment and work with you to find what is holding you back from reaching your full potential and gain confidence in being your authentic self.
I am here to support those who are experiencing challenges managing the uncertainty of life. I want to help my clients navigate the daily pressures, struggles and triumphs that life brings. I work with both individuals and couples in the New York area. My approach is empathetic, supportive and collaborative. This is your journey and my role is to support and challenge you along the way. I create a warm environment and work with you to find what is holding you back from reaching your full potential and gain confidence in being your authentic self.
![Photo of Robin E Kirman, MFA, LP, Licensed Psychoanalyst](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/94288e06-6769-46e7-9311-2a13bd1724bd/2/320x400.jpeg)
All of us face periods in our lives when we feel confused, stuck, or unhappy, either individually or in our relationships. With the right support and insight, experiences which might become crises can instead become opportunities for growth. By asking how we got here, we can start to understand hidden patterns in our thinking and behavior, and reckon with the parts of ourselves that impact others negatively, or feel out of our control. Working with families or individuals, I encourage deep understanding of oneself and others, in order to repair old wounds, and create a sense of clarity and possibility for the future.
All of us face periods in our lives when we feel confused, stuck, or unhappy, either individually or in our relationships. With the right support and insight, experiences which might become crises can instead become opportunities for growth. By asking how we got here, we can start to understand hidden patterns in our thinking and behavior, and reckon with the parts of ourselves that impact others negatively, or feel out of our control. Working with families or individuals, I encourage deep understanding of oneself and others, in order to repair old wounds, and create a sense of clarity and possibility for the future.
![Photo of Jamila S Miah, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/447b5084-9c90-434e-9b61-404654c30fc6/1/320x400.jpeg)
Therapy is a very personal process and not everyone is ready for it. It takes motivation and courage to be able deal with our emotions and the effect that life altering events have on us. My approach is present and solution focused and look at all issue through a psychodynamic lens. I help my clients achieve their health and personal goals through life coaching and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy.
Therapy is a very personal process and not everyone is ready for it. It takes motivation and courage to be able deal with our emotions and the effect that life altering events have on us. My approach is present and solution focused and look at all issue through a psychodynamic lens. I help my clients achieve their health and personal goals through life coaching and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy.
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![Photo of Charlotte Bigelow, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9ecf8b79-734e-40ee-86a3-5ca8dab25554/2/320x400.jpeg)
Life can be challenging and at times painful. We often need help to sort through difficult issues, clarify needs and desires, and work towards goals that are important to us. Therapy is an opportunity to explore your inner self and become aware of hidden patterns that are holding you back. Talking to a therapist is a way to heal, grow, and come to an understanding of your unique history and present situation.
Life can be challenging and at times painful. We often need help to sort through difficult issues, clarify needs and desires, and work towards goals that are important to us. Therapy is an opportunity to explore your inner self and become aware of hidden patterns that are holding you back. Talking to a therapist is a way to heal, grow, and come to an understanding of your unique history and present situation.
![Photo of Maylin Fernandez - Immigration Evaluations and Psychotherapy, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2022835b-422c-4418-9dc7-388d8e05b62b/2/320x400.png)
I’m a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York, New Jersey and Indiana. I have extensive experience and deep passion in the area of conducting immigration evaluations for individuals from immigrant populations seeking lawful status via Asylum, U-Visa, T-Visa, VAWA, Cancelation of Removal, and Extreme Hardship Waivers. My professional experiences include both private and community mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and families with diverse mental health concerns and families in managing crises and increasing stability.
I’m a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York, New Jersey and Indiana. I have extensive experience and deep passion in the area of conducting immigration evaluations for individuals from immigrant populations seeking lawful status via Asylum, U-Visa, T-Visa, VAWA, Cancelation of Removal, and Extreme Hardship Waivers. My professional experiences include both private and community mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and families with diverse mental health concerns and families in managing crises and increasing stability.
![Photo of Neill S. Cohen, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ce6a608-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
I am a warm, engaging Clinical Psychologist, specializing in anxiety disorders and relationship issues. I have practiced Cognitive Behavior Therapy in New York City for 25+ years, so my advice is informed by a breadth of experience. In addition to my practice, I am active on the faculty at Weill-Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital.
Since my orientation is cognitively-based, therapy sessions are conversational, pragmatic, and focused primarily on the here-and-now. We work on reaching therapeutic goals and collaborate on methods to attain them.
I am a warm, engaging Clinical Psychologist, specializing in anxiety disorders and relationship issues. I have practiced Cognitive Behavior Therapy in New York City for 25+ years, so my advice is informed by a breadth of experience. In addition to my practice, I am active on the faculty at Weill-Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital.
Since my orientation is cognitively-based, therapy sessions are conversational, pragmatic, and focused primarily on the here-and-now. We work on reaching therapeutic goals and collaborate on methods to attain them.
![Photo of Beth Schlossberg, LCSW-R, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3bf25df4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
You deserve to feel better, to have a life with less struggle and more joy. Whatever difficulties you're currently facing, or however stressed or depressed or stuck you might feel, we will work together to understand what could be holding you back or blocking your way. It has been said that you can either run from your past or learn from it. Learning will lead to greater personal insight, a renewed sense of compassion for the self, and the courage to work toward change.
You deserve to feel better, to have a life with less struggle and more joy. Whatever difficulties you're currently facing, or however stressed or depressed or stuck you might feel, we will work together to understand what could be holding you back or blocking your way. It has been said that you can either run from your past or learn from it. Learning will lead to greater personal insight, a renewed sense of compassion for the self, and the courage to work toward change.
![Photo of Rachel Zimon, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e3371e24-803d-43a7-be3d-1de4c3e39b9e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Rachel Zimon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10065 (Online Only)
Are you troubled by anxiety or intrusive thoughts? Do you struggle in your relationships or feel unfulfilled in your life? I help create a safe and authentic space where we can explore what is preventing you from reaching your potential. People have a tremendous capacity for change, and I can work with you in understanding patterns that are present in your life. My style is warm, compassionate, and genuine.
Are you troubled by anxiety or intrusive thoughts? Do you struggle in your relationships or feel unfulfilled in your life? I help create a safe and authentic space where we can explore what is preventing you from reaching your potential. People have a tremendous capacity for change, and I can work with you in understanding patterns that are present in your life. My style is warm, compassionate, and genuine.
![Photo of Suzanne L Silver, LMSW, Healer, Yoga, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3bfc3ea1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Suzanne L Silver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, Healer, Yoga
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10065
Do you sometimes feel like you're able to rationalize things intellectually but still feel emotionally unstable? Do you feel depressed? Anxious? Hopeless? I offer solid practical guidance and dynamic tools to assist you in obtaining your personal goals and happiness. As an Ordained Minister of The School of the Healing Arts, I have an eclectic approach rooted in Psychodynamic, Experiential, Problem Solving and Short Term Models as well as CBT and Object Relations. All this, coupled with optional Hands on Healing approach is a powerful combination enabling me to work with patients on all levels of their being: Mentally, Emotionally, Physically, Spiritually.
Do you sometimes feel like you're able to rationalize things intellectually but still feel emotionally unstable? Do you feel depressed? Anxious? Hopeless? I offer solid practical guidance and dynamic tools to assist you in obtaining your personal goals and happiness. As an Ordained Minister of The School of the Healing Arts, I have an eclectic approach rooted in Psychodynamic, Experiential, Problem Solving and Short Term Models as well as CBT and Object Relations. All this, coupled with optional Hands on Healing approach is a powerful combination enabling me to work with patients on all levels of their being: Mentally, Emotionally, Physically, Spiritually.
![Photo of Rikki Shanberg, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/046ce999-f018-4a8e-bc3e-6053aec21310/2/320x400.jpeg)
I help parents and children in the NYC area embrace behavior and emotional challenges in real time as they happen in the home. I put together therapy programs and training not only for the child, but for the parents as well to help them head off troubling situations and better cope when things happen. This program can be a mix of highly customized exercises for your family as well as standard therapy that you would receive in any office.
I help parents and children in the NYC area embrace behavior and emotional challenges in real time as they happen in the home. I put together therapy programs and training not only for the child, but for the parents as well to help them head off troubling situations and better cope when things happen. This program can be a mix of highly customized exercises for your family as well as standard therapy that you would receive in any office.
![Photo of Yuan Zhang, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a4ee5c4f-b0d5-4f02-bf97-7b9785ab2da1/5/320x400.jpeg)
Starting motherhood is exciting and challenging. Sometimes, you feel joyful and contented. Other times, you don't feel like yourself. You lose your temper for tiny things; you hate your postpartum body and cannot stand to look at yourself in the mirror; you feel guilty when you prioritize your needs and doubt if you can be a good mom. From a psychological view, I think all those thoughts are understandable because your body, career, relationships, and personal identity are all affected by your new role as a mother. Some unresolved psychological issues (such as attachment issues) you carry along can also get triggered under stress.
Starting motherhood is exciting and challenging. Sometimes, you feel joyful and contented. Other times, you don't feel like yourself. You lose your temper for tiny things; you hate your postpartum body and cannot stand to look at yourself in the mirror; you feel guilty when you prioritize your needs and doubt if you can be a good mom. From a psychological view, I think all those thoughts are understandable because your body, career, relationships, and personal identity are all affected by your new role as a mother. Some unresolved psychological issues (such as attachment issues) you carry along can also get triggered under stress.
![Photo of Ali Jaffer, LMHC, MA, EdM](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/35bb1f88-a1bb-4f7e-8e4b-8e0f39919c7e/4/320x400.jpeg)
Dealing with overwhelming emotions and stress can often be an isolating experience, but it does not have to be. My goal as a clinician is to create a safe setting for healing through compassion, understanding, and trust. Our work together will focus on gaining a stronger understanding of yourself while obtaining skills and techniques to forge meaning through difficult moments in life. I believe that high quality therapy comes from a customized approach by taking evidence-based methodologies and tailoring them to an individual’s personality and needs.
Dealing with overwhelming emotions and stress can often be an isolating experience, but it does not have to be. My goal as a clinician is to create a safe setting for healing through compassion, understanding, and trust. Our work together will focus on gaining a stronger understanding of yourself while obtaining skills and techniques to forge meaning through difficult moments in life. I believe that high quality therapy comes from a customized approach by taking evidence-based methodologies and tailoring them to an individual’s personality and needs.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 10065
300+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in 10065 who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
83% | Relationship Issues |
81% | Self Esteem |
70% | Life Transitions |
69% | Stress |
67% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
79% | Aetna |
63% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
59% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 10065 see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in 10065?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.