Telehealth therapy for adults across New York State
You’re capable. It just shouldn’t feel this hard.
I’m Tanya Fridland, a licensed clinical social worker and former BigLaw attorney. I work with working parents who feel they’re falling short at work and at home, and professionals with ADHD whose jobs ask more than their systems can carry.
- By video, anywhere in New York State
- Flexible rescheduling
- Out-of-network, with superbills provided
Former BigLaw attorney · JD, Harvard Law School · MSW, Columbia
Sound familiar?
From the outside, everything looks fine.
- You give everything at work and come home with nothing left for the people you love.
- You feel like you’re falling short at work and at home at the same time.
- You know exactly what needs to get done, and still can’t get yourself to do it consistently.
- The to-do list never shrinks, and the important things keep slipping to tomorrow.
- You’ve spent years wondering why ordinary things seem harder for you than for everyone else.
None of this means you’re failing. Often it means the demands on you have outgrown the strategies that used to work.
Who I work with
Two kinds of pressure I know well.
A demanding career and a family that needs you
You care deeply about your work and your family, and you feel like you’re falling short at both. We’ll look at the expectations you carry and build a way of working and parenting that fits your life.
Therapy for working parentsFor professionals with ADHDADHD, or wondering if it’s ADHD
You’re good at your job, but keeping up takes far more effort than it seems to for everyone else. Whether you were diagnosed as a child, as an adult, or not at all, we’ll work on the systems and the self-doubt.
Therapy for ADHDI also work with anxiety, depression, burnout, chronic pain, social anxiety, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, which often show up alongside the pressures above.
I offer individual therapy for adults.
My approach
Insight and strategy, in the same room.
Some therapy helps you understand yourself. Some gives you tools. Most people need both. Our work is collaborative and practical: we make sense of what’s happening, then build something you can use between sessions.
- CBTCognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Noticing the thoughts and habits that keep you stuck, and trying out better ones.
- ACTAcceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Making room for hard feelings while still acting on what matters to you.
- MIMotivational Interviewing
- Working through mixed feelings about change, so the next step feels like your choice.
- SFBTSolution-Focused Therapy
- Starting from what already works in your life and building on it.
- EFExecutive functioning strategies
- Planning, prioritizing, starting, and following through, with systems built around your brain instead of generic productivity advice.
About Tanya
I know the pace, because I’ve kept it.
Before becoming a therapist, I practiced as a BigLaw attorney in New York City. I know the expectations of high-achieving environments, and what it can cost to keep up with them.
My own experiences with ADHD, burnout, and becoming a parent deepened my understanding of how internal and external pressures affect well-being. They shaped how I work today: practical, compassionate, and grounded in evidence.
Training and license
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), New York State
- Master of Social Work (MSW), Columbia University School of Social WorkAdvanced Clinical Social Work Practice
- Juris Doctor (JD), Harvard Law School
Getting started
How we begin.
Book a free consultation
Choose a time on my online scheduling page. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you in and whether we’re a good fit, and I can help you check your out-of-network benefits.
Start meeting weekly
Most clients begin with weekly video sessions, from anywhere in New York State.
Adjust as you go
Plans change. I’m happy to reschedule on short notice, and we revisit your goals and how often we meet as things shift.
Practical details
What to know before you book.
- Format
- Individual psychotherapy for adults, by video.
- Where
- Clients located anywhere in New York State, including New York City, Long Island, Westchester, the Hudson Valley, the Capital Region, Central New York, Rochester, and Buffalo.
- Scheduling
- Flexible rescheduling, even on short notice.
- Insurance
- Out-of-network. I provide superbills for reimbursement and can help you verify your out-of-network benefits.
Using your insurance
How out-of-network benefits work.
I’m an out-of-network provider and don’t bill insurance directly. Many plans, especially PPOs, reimburse part of the cost of out-of-network therapy. I’ll help you find out what yours covers before we begin.
We verify your benefits
Before your first session, I can help you check your out-of-network mental health benefits, so you know what to expect.
I provide a superbill
A superbill is a detailed receipt your insurer needs to process a claim. I provide one for your sessions.
You get reimbursed
I use Reimbursify, a service that makes submitting superbills to your insurance company simple, so reimbursement comes back to you with less paperwork.
Reimbursement depends on your plan and isn’t guaranteed.
Questions
Common questions.
Can therapy fit around a demanding work schedule?
Yes. Sessions are by video, so there’s no commute, and I’m happy to reschedule on short notice when work or family plans change.
Will my employer know I’m in therapy?
My practice is independent of any employer or employee assistance program, and I don’t share information about you with your workplace without your written permission.
Do I need an ADHD diagnosis before starting therapy?
No. Many of my clients come to therapy wondering whether ADHD might explain some of the challenges they’ve experienced throughout their lives. Together, we’ll explore your symptoms, history, and goals to determine whether pursuing a formal evaluation or diagnosis would be helpful. A diagnosis can provide valuable insight, but it’s only one tool. It doesn’t define who you are.
Should I see an ADHD coach or a therapist?
Many people with ADHD assume they need one person for the practical side and another for the emotional side. In my experience, the two can’t be separated. The guilt over what didn’t get done and the anxiety about what’s coming up are tangled up with the executive functioning challenges themselves. My approach combines teaching executive functioning skills and strategies with therapy, so we work on both together, with one person who sees the whole picture.
Ready to talk it through?
A free consultation is the simplest way to see whether working together makes sense.