In-Person and Online New York Family Therapy
I am passionate about the power of family therapy and I don’t know of a better modality to target the root cause of the many issues that humans experience and sustain positive change.
Family therapy has the unique ability to get to the heart of the challenges we face – helping you address root causes and create lasting, positive change. If your family is struggling to connect, communicate or navigate life’s hurdles, I’m here to help.
New York Family Therapy
I work with families looking for support with many issues including:
Grief and loss, helping you heal together
Frequent arguments that leave everyone feeling stuck
Sibling rivalry and conflict resolution
Divorce and separation, creating new ways to move forward
Communication struggles, building stronger connections
school and work difficulties
mental health struggles
generational trauma
life transitions
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In family therapy, we first work together to understand the patterns at play that are leading families to feel stuck, hurt, unseen and undervalued.
Once we have a sense of how you all relate to one another, we practice new skills to overcome problems, feel safer expressing our authentic feelings and needs and find new and healthier ways of managing conflict and practicing repair.
Once families feel confident in practicing these skills, I support you on maintaining those positive changes and preparing for inevitable relapses.
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45 minutes for individual and EMDR sessions.
60 minutes for couple and family sessions.
90 minutes for EMDR intensives.
Feel Safe. Feel Heard.
Feel Understood.
You deserve support that feels effective, personal and transformative. Let’s create that together.
About Melissa Fulgieri, LCSW
Therapy with me is more than just talking – it’s about creating real change. My approach is supportively direct, meaning I’ll share honest insights about your situation without judgment or shame. You deserve a therapist who truly listens, understands and helps you uncover solutions that work for you.
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My therapeutic style is active and collaborative in the conversation. I build trusting relationships with clients that serve as the catalyst towards positive change. During sessions, I am supportively direct: acknowledging and validating clients, while guiding them to shed the thoughts and behaviors that are no longer serving them. My clients often describe me as nonjudgmental, warm and down-to-earth.
WHAT WILL THIS LOOK LIKE?
My personal brand of therapy will feel like having a conversation with someone who accepts you for who you are. (Don’t worry – we will still get right to work on the things you’re doing that cause you to feel stuck.)
In fact, throughout our conversations, I’ll look out for patterns, thoughts, feelings and behaviors that contribute to your feeling of stuckness. I will point them out to you, and, together, we will partner on learning more about these areas and ultimately shifting your perspectives and behaviors, tending to your past pain and learning new ways to cope with all that life throws at you. I will help you learn self compassion and radical self acceptance so that you can center your truest self and learn how to give yourself exactly what you need when you need it.
I firmly believe that we can control only one area of our lives: how we respond to the world around us. I am passionate about helping women understand exactly what that means for them and empowering you to make those changes as I cheer you on from the sidelines.
Sometimes the hardest part is getting started, so I commend you for taking the first step! Please believe: you are not too far gone, too broken or messed up to get the life and relationships you want and deserve. Let’s do this.
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter School, Masters Degree
New York University, Bachelors Degree in Applied PsychologyTrained in Functional Family Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, New York and New Jersey
New York License Number: 085652
New Jersey License: 44SC05998400
NPI 1144641820
Adjunct Professor at Fordham University and Long Island University
Past classes taught: Social Work Skills Lab, Child and Adolescent Trauma, Family Oriented Treatment, Couples Counseling, Suicide Assessment and Treatment, Advanced Clinical Practice
Ready to create healthier dynamics?
Let’s work together to create a more supportive relationship for everyone in your family.
Change starts here.
Schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
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I am providing therapy online via Zoom and in person sessions at my office on 141 East 56th Street Suite 1A between Lexington and Third Avenue in midtown Manhattan.
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I have a 48 hour cancellation policy. Cancelling without proper notice will incur a full fee of the session.
If you’re able to reschedule the missed session before your next scheduled session, the fee will be waived.
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$275 for 45 minute individual sessions including EMDR.
$300 for relationship and family therapy sessions.
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Before session, you can pay through Venmo, Zelle or credit card.
New York Family Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
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I am currently accepting private pay clients only. I am out-of-network, and I can provide super bill receipts to submit to your health insurances if you are eligible for out-of-network reimbursement. I have limited sliding scale slots.
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Many of my clients are able to access their out-of-network benefits for partial reimbursement. In this case, clients are often reimbursed 60-80% of their session fee. You are responsible for paying for the full session fee at the end of session via credit card, Zelle or Venmo.
TO FIND OUT IF YOU HAVE OUT-OF-NETWORK BENEFITS:
Call your insurance company using the Member Services number on the back of your card to determine if you are eligible for partial reimbursement. You can also visit your insurance company’s website to check your out-of-network benefits under “Summary of Benefits.”
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Item descriptionDo I have out-of-network outpatient mental health coverage?
Do I need a referral from an in-network provider to see someone out-of-network?
Is preauthorization (e.g. pre-approval, pre-certification) required from my insurance company or primary care physician?
What percentage of outpatient therapy sessions are covered each session?
(This can be expressed as a percentage or flat-rate).How much will I be reimbursed for a 45 minute psychotherapy session (CPT code: 90834)?
How much will I be reimbursed for a 60 minute couples therapy or family therapy session (CPT code: 90847)?
What is my out-of-network deductible?
How much of my deductible has been met this year?
Am I able to use a health savings, flex spending, or other similar types of accounts to cover the cost of treatment?
How do I submit claim forms for reimbursement?
How long does it take for me to receive reimbursement?
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Everything that we talk about in session is confidential, with five exceptions.
As a mandated reporter, I would be required to break confidentiality if (1) you are in immediate harm to yourself, (2) immediate harm to others (3) if child or elder abuse has occurred. Other confidentiality breaches will occur (4) if my case notes are subpoenaed or (5) to receive clinical supervision that is necessary for the success of our work together, though client identifying information will be withheld
Have more questions about New York Family Therapy?
Get in touch with Melissa.