Lesbian Couples Counseling in New York (NY)

I had no idea how easy it would be to bring my therapy services to you.  I got hooked on Skype in early 2009 and I decided that this is a perfect way to extend the boundaries of my services, reaching lesbian couples from New York to California, and from Michigan to Florida. 

My first online clients actually contacted me from New York City, and it has been a remarkably effective and smooth experience.  In fact, I still meet with them, and the counseling process is just the same via the internet as it is in person.  Well, except that occasionally a cat or dog will join us for a session (or sometimes just sit on the keyboard!).  Also, I notice that women are typically seem more comfortable and relaxed sitting together on their own couch.  The work is being done right where it needs to - at home!

Internet counseling is new, and with anything new comes skepticism.  I have to say, I wasn't sure how I would even feel about doing it. As it turns out, I love it! And I've already met some amazing couples from Ohio, Wisconsin, Maryland and Kansas.  And all of them took a chance on Skype because of the same dilemma:  "We just wanted to find someone who specialized in lesbian couples and there is no one local that we feel good about going to." 

Sessions are the same length as they are in-office (50 or 90 minutes).  I interact in the same way.  And I use the same interventions, the same direct style, laced with my humor, occasional self-disclosure, and a whole lot of education, guidance and homework to keep you progressing between sessions. 

You may find it reassuring to also know that I am a Certified Imago therapist (which just means I've actually pursued a lot of additional training to be a better therapist for couples in a particular theory called the Imago Relationship Theory which I am quite passionate about, I might add). 

So if you're up for trying something new, you may want to give this a shot.  If not, you can always email me and I'm happy to direct you to resources to find a local therapist when I'm able to.

Scheduling is easy:

1.       Visit my online scheduler and pick a time (which is in Eastern Standard Time zone) that the two of you would like to meet with me.

2.       Once you’ve scheduled, add my contact info to your Skype address book (I will not confirm your Skype address until you’ve scheduled). 

 My Skype address is michele.omara

3.       Await confirmation from me.  I will email you with the details about our upcoming session.

4.  Payment options include Paypal, Visa/MC, or you can mail me a check or money order in advance of our session.

5.  50 minute sessions are $90, 90 minute sessions are $175