Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

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Michelle Pyrka
Counselor, LMHC
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Hello, I’m Michelle and I help people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted from taking care of everyone but themselves. If you’re stuck in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, or feeling responsible for everyone’s emotions, you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me saying things like: “I’m always waiting for the next thing to go wrong.” “I don’t know how to say no without feeling guilty.” “I look fine on the outside, but inside I feel burned out and disconnected.” You don’t have to keep surviving on stress, self-doubt, or old patterns that no longer serve you.
Hello, I’m Michelle and I help people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted from taking care of everyone but themselves. If you’re stuck in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, or feeling responsible for everyone’s emotions, you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me saying things like: “I’m always waiting for the next thing to go wrong.” “I don’t know how to say no without feeling guilty.” “I look fine on the outside, but inside I feel burned out and disconnected.” You don’t have to keep surviving on stress, self-doubt, or old patterns that no longer serve you.
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Kai Coca
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
Hi, I’m Kai Coca (they/them). I provide therapy for teens and adults coping with depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, relationship issues, identity exploration, and the impact of disability or chronic illness. My approach is supportive and collaborative, helping clients process difficult emotions, develop healthier coping skills, and strengthen relationships. I offer a safe, affirming space where you can explore your experiences and work toward lasting growth and resilience.
Hi, I’m Kai Coca (they/them). I provide therapy for teens and adults coping with depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, relationship issues, identity exploration, and the impact of disability or chronic illness. My approach is supportive and collaborative, helping clients process difficult emotions, develop healthier coping skills, and strengthen relationships. I offer a safe, affirming space where you can explore your experiences and work toward lasting growth and resilience.
(347) 621-7883 View (347) 621-7883
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Tamara Hirsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Welcome to my practice! I provide online counseling via telehealth sessions for clients in New York and Massachusetts. If you are struggling with anxiety or life stressors and are feeling overwhelmed, you have come to the right place. I help adults find a better life balance, reduce stress and incorporate more happiness and mindfulness into their life. I also support parents to better understand and manage challenging child and adolescent behaviors. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families as a therapist.
Welcome to my practice! I provide online counseling via telehealth sessions for clients in New York and Massachusetts. If you are struggling with anxiety or life stressors and are feeling overwhelmed, you have come to the right place. I help adults find a better life balance, reduce stress and incorporate more happiness and mindfulness into their life. I also support parents to better understand and manage challenging child and adolescent behaviors. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families as a therapist.
(508) 545-9579 View (508) 545-9579
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Martha Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Starting therapy is a courageous first step and a journey that you and I will take together. I am a warm and engaged therapist with a keen sense of what troubles people and how to work with those troubles. I bring enthusiasm and a sense of humor to the therapeutic environment. Working from a strengths-based, collaborative perspective, I hope to create a safe and open space for you so that together we can explore your story, help you deepen your self-awareness, and guide you on a path towards lasting change.
Starting therapy is a courageous first step and a journey that you and I will take together. I am a warm and engaged therapist with a keen sense of what troubles people and how to work with those troubles. I bring enthusiasm and a sense of humor to the therapeutic environment. Working from a strengths-based, collaborative perspective, I hope to create a safe and open space for you so that together we can explore your story, help you deepen your self-awareness, and guide you on a path towards lasting change.
(929) 266-3613 View (929) 266-3613
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Tara Pine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Take a deep breath, you made it here. Good for you for taking the first step to ask for help. I know that it can feel daunting and scary. I am here as a gentle guide to help you understand yourself better and listen to your unique needs. Perhaps you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed by life's stressors or you are going through a big life transition. Maybe you feel unable to set healthy boundaries with family or friends or want to learn better ways to cope with tough emotions or stress. I am here to help you feel more balanced and grounded and use your emotions as helpful information rather than feel at odds with them.
Take a deep breath, you made it here. Good for you for taking the first step to ask for help. I know that it can feel daunting and scary. I am here as a gentle guide to help you understand yourself better and listen to your unique needs. Perhaps you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed by life's stressors or you are going through a big life transition. Maybe you feel unable to set healthy boundaries with family or friends or want to learn better ways to cope with tough emotions or stress. I am here to help you feel more balanced and grounded and use your emotions as helpful information rather than feel at odds with them.
(718) 550-5269 View (718) 550-5269
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Ryan Herman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, EdM, MA
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11213
I work collaboratively with clients to establish treatment goals, contextualize symptoms in relation to your social environment, identify and strengthen current resilience strategies and create opportunities for feedback throughout the process. A typical question I may ask is, “What have you tried so far and how is it working?”, or “Who in your community do you rely on for support and how might they describe the issue(s) you’re facing?”.
I work collaboratively with clients to establish treatment goals, contextualize symptoms in relation to your social environment, identify and strengthen current resilience strategies and create opportunities for feedback throughout the process. A typical question I may ask is, “What have you tried so far and how is it working?”, or “Who in your community do you rely on for support and how might they describe the issue(s) you’re facing?”.
(347) 560-5367 View (347) 560-5367
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Prema Burnside
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Hello and welcome! I work with adults and couples who would like support for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship dynamics, life-transitions, personal growth, LGBTQIA+ struggles and exploration, religion/spirituality and more. I use an integrative approach in my therapeutic style, where I will collaborate with you to create unique therapy that is best-suited to you specifically. We will define what progress looks like for you and continue to revisit those goals throughout our work together.
Hello and welcome! I work with adults and couples who would like support for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship dynamics, life-transitions, personal growth, LGBTQIA+ struggles and exploration, religion/spirituality and more. I use an integrative approach in my therapeutic style, where I will collaborate with you to create unique therapy that is best-suited to you specifically. We will define what progress looks like for you and continue to revisit those goals throughout our work together.
(646) 813-7529 View (646) 813-7529
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Sara Vasiliou
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I believe time spent in therapy is a gift we bestow on ourselves and I also acknowledge the daunting nature of finding the right therapist to meet your needs. Having experienced firsthand both the transformative power of helpful therapeutic relationships and the discouraging letdown of unhelpful ones, I hold my clients’ trust in me as sacrosanct. I draw on a strengths-based perspective to help you marshal your inner resources as well as my teaching background to guide you when habitual patterns of thinking or behavior are caught blocking the way to a more fulfilling life.
I believe time spent in therapy is a gift we bestow on ourselves and I also acknowledge the daunting nature of finding the right therapist to meet your needs. Having experienced firsthand both the transformative power of helpful therapeutic relationships and the discouraging letdown of unhelpful ones, I hold my clients’ trust in me as sacrosanct. I draw on a strengths-based perspective to help you marshal your inner resources as well as my teaching background to guide you when habitual patterns of thinking or behavior are caught blocking the way to a more fulfilling life.
(347) 697-4025 View (347) 697-4025
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Eva G Rosenberg
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11206
I am a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental therapist providing individual therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. I strive to create a safe, grounding, and trauma-informed space where clients feel seen, supported, and able to show up authentically. I believe people are the experts in their own lives and hold innate strengths and the capacity for healing and growth. My role is to collaborate with clients as a supportive guide, helping them build insight, develop coping skills, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
I am a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental therapist providing individual therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. I strive to create a safe, grounding, and trauma-informed space where clients feel seen, supported, and able to show up authentically. I believe people are the experts in their own lives and hold innate strengths and the capacity for healing and growth. My role is to collaborate with clients as a supportive guide, helping them build insight, develop coping skills, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
(347) 382-6107 View (347) 382-6107
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Greg Lowder
Psychologist, PhD
Brooklyn, NY 11249
When you are physically ill you turn to your doctor, hoping they can help you feel better. Problems like depression, anxiety, impulsivity, uncontrollable anger, guilt, or low self-confidence can be as painful, if not more so, than physical illness; they can also create serious relationship and work difficulties. I have over 25 years of experience and I have helped many adults, adolescents, and couples who had received limited or no benefit from previous therapists, other doctors, or medications. I work well with people who are skeptical of, or intimidated by, talk therapy.
When you are physically ill you turn to your doctor, hoping they can help you feel better. Problems like depression, anxiety, impulsivity, uncontrollable anger, guilt, or low self-confidence can be as painful, if not more so, than physical illness; they can also create serious relationship and work difficulties. I have over 25 years of experience and I have helped many adults, adolescents, and couples who had received limited or no benefit from previous therapists, other doctors, or medications. I work well with people who are skeptical of, or intimidated by, talk therapy.
(929) 209-4507 View (929) 209-4507
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N'Jeri K Mitchell
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
I am often described as a warm, empathic person who creates a comfortable, supportive, and safe therapeutic environment. Unlike the distant, silent psychoanalyst stereotype, I am a real person in the room. I respond to what you tell me, ask questions, and will even share a laugh with you. My approach is based on the premise that relationships are essential in shaping who we are as people and how we experience the world.
I am often described as a warm, empathic person who creates a comfortable, supportive, and safe therapeutic environment. Unlike the distant, silent psychoanalyst stereotype, I am a real person in the room. I respond to what you tell me, ask questions, and will even share a laugh with you. My approach is based on the premise that relationships are essential in shaping who we are as people and how we experience the world.
(718) 395-1523 View (718) 395-1523
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James Hanss
Counselor, LMHC, MA
7 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi there, I’m James. I’m currently accepting new clients in NY. I work with adult individuals, couples, and multi-person relationships. Together we can navigate trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship struggles, dissociation, and existing in the world we live in. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, mental wellness is deeply personal. What works for one person may not work for another.
Hi there, I’m James. I’m currently accepting new clients in NY. I work with adult individuals, couples, and multi-person relationships. Together we can navigate trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship struggles, dissociation, and existing in the world we live in. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, mental wellness is deeply personal. What works for one person may not work for another.
(929) 538-3222 View (929) 538-3222
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Sanjana Vora
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Guided by my inner child and South Asian roots, I feel at ease working with children, BIPOC, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ folks. Healing, equity, and belonging inspire my style. Show up in therapy however you choose—sweatpants, questions, and all. You may be a child carrying big emotions, a teenager longing to be understood, or an adult caught in people-pleasing or spiraling thoughts. Say you wish to speak in your full color, or you crave at-homeness in your body and relationships. Whether you’re feeling torn between cultures, navigating queer identity, or holding life with weary hands. We’ll tend to your mind, body, and heart gently.
Guided by my inner child and South Asian roots, I feel at ease working with children, BIPOC, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ folks. Healing, equity, and belonging inspire my style. Show up in therapy however you choose—sweatpants, questions, and all. You may be a child carrying big emotions, a teenager longing to be understood, or an adult caught in people-pleasing or spiraling thoughts. Say you wish to speak in your full color, or you crave at-homeness in your body and relationships. Whether you’re feeling torn between cultures, navigating queer identity, or holding life with weary hands. We’ll tend to your mind, body, and heart gently.
(646) 640-8741 View (646) 640-8741
Margery E Frosch
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215
I believe that the choice to start talk therapy is a brave and empowering one, a moment where you are choosing to invest some time to learn more about who you are and where you've come from - knowledge you can use to improve your life. It doesn't matter if you are dissatisfied with your personal and/or professional relationships, struggling to identify your life goals, pondering the meaning of life, or stuck in what feels like an endlessly repeating loop of challenges -- knowledge is power.
I believe that the choice to start talk therapy is a brave and empowering one, a moment where you are choosing to invest some time to learn more about who you are and where you've come from - knowledge you can use to improve your life. It doesn't matter if you are dissatisfied with your personal and/or professional relationships, struggling to identify your life goals, pondering the meaning of life, or stuck in what feels like an endlessly repeating loop of challenges -- knowledge is power.
(646) 863-7921 View (646) 863-7921
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Matthew Singer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11238
My approach to therapy is guided by the firm belief that all people have an innate capacity to heal. As a therapist my job is to help you connect to that capacity. I see productive and rewarding work emanating from a dynamic collaboration between myself and my clients, and I’m committed to bringing my full attention, curiosity and compassion to each client’s needs. While my partnership with each individual is unique, my goal is to help every client live a life that is more fulfilling. As an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, I bring clarity and confidence to people in even the most "stuck" feelings and situations.
My approach to therapy is guided by the firm belief that all people have an innate capacity to heal. As a therapist my job is to help you connect to that capacity. I see productive and rewarding work emanating from a dynamic collaboration between myself and my clients, and I’m committed to bringing my full attention, curiosity and compassion to each client’s needs. While my partnership with each individual is unique, my goal is to help every client live a life that is more fulfilling. As an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, I bring clarity and confidence to people in even the most "stuck" feelings and situations.
(347) 662-2045 View (347) 662-2045
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Alyssa Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11231
I am a practicing psychotherapist based in Brooklyn, NY. I work with adults across the lifespan, adolescents and children. I also provide parent-infant therapy, designed to support early bonding and secure attachment. I have a specialization in working with adults and children diagnosed with a chronic or life threatening illness as well as supporting their family members. I have experience in grief work and support those struggling with complex grief.
I am a practicing psychotherapist based in Brooklyn, NY. I work with adults across the lifespan, adolescents and children. I also provide parent-infant therapy, designed to support early bonding and secure attachment. I have a specialization in working with adults and children diagnosed with a chronic or life threatening illness as well as supporting their family members. I have experience in grief work and support those struggling with complex grief.
(929) 305-1874 View (929) 305-1874
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Bree Loethen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Do you feel dissatisfied with how you relate to others or to yourself? Are you unsure of how to break out of a behavioral, emotional, or mental loop? I help my clients to better listen to themselves, their emotions, and their bodies to be able to make intentional choices that align with their values. I provide skills for emotional regulation so that my clients can feel more balanced and agentic. I have a focus in sex therapy and am passionate about working with those struggling sexually, those in the LGBTQ+ community, and those in any non-traditional relationship structure.
Do you feel dissatisfied with how you relate to others or to yourself? Are you unsure of how to break out of a behavioral, emotional, or mental loop? I help my clients to better listen to themselves, their emotions, and their bodies to be able to make intentional choices that align with their values. I provide skills for emotional regulation so that my clients can feel more balanced and agentic. I have a focus in sex therapy and am passionate about working with those struggling sexually, those in the LGBTQ+ community, and those in any non-traditional relationship structure.
(917) 909-5631 View (917) 909-5631
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Lisa Arnone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, AF-EMDR
Brooklyn, NY 11201
When the time comes to make a change, it takes courage to ask for support. To be one who can respond to that request is a privilege. Starting in community mental health (access for all) and moving into my private practice, I have had experience working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and grieving with adults, children, couples, and the LGBTQ community. I specialize in working with people who have a history of trauma, big and small, and varied relational issues. I integrate my psychodynamic and relational training with long- or short-term, problem focused psychotherapeutic work as well as EMDR treatment.
When the time comes to make a change, it takes courage to ask for support. To be one who can respond to that request is a privilege. Starting in community mental health (access for all) and moving into my private practice, I have had experience working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and grieving with adults, children, couples, and the LGBTQ community. I specialize in working with people who have a history of trauma, big and small, and varied relational issues. I integrate my psychodynamic and relational training with long- or short-term, problem focused psychotherapeutic work as well as EMDR treatment.
(347) 697-4253 View (347) 697-4253
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Daniel Antonio Neil
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Online Only
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—maybe overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or life transitions—but still hopeful that change is possible. They want to feel more grounded, confident, and in control of their emotions. Whether they’re navigating relationships, work pressures, or personal growth, they’re looking for tools to manage life more peacefully and purposefully.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—maybe overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or life transitions—but still hopeful that change is possible. They want to feel more grounded, confident, and in control of their emotions. Whether they’re navigating relationships, work pressures, or personal growth, they’re looking for tools to manage life more peacefully and purposefully.
(347) 454-7459 View (347) 454-7459
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Gabrielle Sylvester
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-I
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you find yourself constantly worrying about the past or future? Are you feeling unheard in your relationships? Perhaps you find yourself always showing up for others and struggling to do the same for yourself? Noticing these patterns is the first step toward healing, and together we’ll create sustainable ways that promote long-term change to lead a more fulfilling life.
Do you find yourself constantly worrying about the past or future? Are you feeling unheard in your relationships? Perhaps you find yourself always showing up for others and struggling to do the same for yourself? Noticing these patterns is the first step toward healing, and together we’ll create sustainable ways that promote long-term change to lead a more fulfilling life.
(646) 798-5482 View (646) 798-5482

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Number of Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

3,000+

Average cost per session

$178

Therapists in Brooklyn, NY who prioritize treating:

94% Anxiety
89% Depression
81% Relationship Issues
77% Self Esteem
70% Trauma and PTSD
69% Stress
60% Family Conflict

Average years in practice

11 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

89% Aetna
71% Cigna and Evernorth
58% UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

How Therapists in Brooklyn, NY see their clients

53% Online Only
47% In Person and Online

Gender breakdown

78% Female
18% Male
4% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in Brooklyn?

Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.

Learn more about how to find a therapist

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.

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.

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.