Individual, Couples & Family Counseling. We have clinicians specialty trained in the following areas: Anxiety & Depression Children, Adolescents and Teens Addiction & Recovery Support Couples and Families counseling Trauma & EMDR counseling Disordered Eating & Body Image Grief and Loss counseling Discernment Counseling and more.

Our clinical team has specialized training in the following areas of practice: Anxiety & Depression Children, Adolescents and Teens Addiction & Recovery Support Couples and Families counseling Trauma & EMDR counseling Disordered Eating & Body Image Grief and Loss counseling Discernment counseling and more.

We generally work with ages 5 and up. For children younger than 5, we primarily work with the parents to support younger children.

Yes, we offer virtual counseling services throughout New York State. We also can have clinicians licensed in Connecticut. Some of our clinicians are ONLY available through our online platform; more of our clinicians are available both in-person or online. We also provide online coaching services through a few team members who provide out-of-state coaching services, including relationship coaching.

The number of sessions needed to help with your particular situation varies from case to case depending on many factors. While some issues require short term goals, other issues may be more challenging and require a longer commitment period. We always work with our clients to help meet expectations and work together to tailor your treatment program.

We do not have any clinicians that prescribe medication, but we work with many trusted colleagues in the area that can help if needed. We also will work with your prescriber to develop the best treatment plan for you and your family.

After your initial consultation, our staff and yourself will discuss the best therapist for you based on your needs and the clinician's experience. If you have a particular therapist in mind, we will do our best to arrange that based on availability and your needs.

YES. We have a few clinicians that do accept a few insurance carriers. The remainder of our clinicians are considered an out-of-network provider. This means we do not accept payment directly from your insurance company. Instead, you will be responsible for all payments. Every insurance plan is different, so check with your insurance company to see if you have out-of-network benefits. If you do, it’s possible you may be able to be reimbursed for some or all of your session fee. We will send you a Superbill every month that you can submit with a claim to your insurance company which has all of the information they will need to process your claim. If reimbursement is necessary for you, then we advise that you contact your insurance company in advance of services to determine if you will have any coverage. Be sure to provide them with your prospective therapist’s license type (i.e. LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, etc.) and NPI, which we can provide to you upon request.

The best way to be absolutely sure of your benefits is to clarify with your insurance company member services line. You can usually find this phone number on the back of your insurance card.

For clinicians that are in-person their fee range is from $180 - $225 per session depending on the clinicians, their experience and credentials. For our virtual-only services, the fee is $150 and sessions are all online. We will always let you know the cost of the clinician before making a referral to you.

Couples counseling is $200 - $225 per 60 minute session. Sometimes a couple of sessions will be 90 minutes which would mean the cost per 90 minute session would be around $300.

We require 24 hour notice for all cancellations. Late cancellations or no shows will be charged the full session fee.

We have three separate offices all located in the beautiful village of Cold Spring Harbor. Their addresses are 181, 153, and 147 Main Street. Depending on which clinician you see will determine which office your in-person sessions will be held in, but all are centrally located and are across the street from the free municipal parking lot.

If you or a loved one are having harmful, suicidal thoughts or in need of immediate assistance, contact 911, 988, or the Long Island Crisis Center at 516.679.1111.

Payment is due after each session and we accept cash, checks, and all major credit and debit cards.

Family therapy at Gooding Wellness typically begins with an initial conversation to understand what's bringing the family in and to match the family with a clinician experienced in that area, whether that's communication breakdowns, a major life transition, co-parenting conflict, or a specific issue affecting one family member that's impacting the whole household. Sessions are collaborative: the therapist facilitates conversation rather than assigning blame, helps identify patterns, and works with the family to set goals for what's changing outside of session, not just inside it. Session length and cadence are tailored to the family's needs and discussed during intake. As with all services, sessions are $225/hour, billed out-of-network with reimbursement documentation provided.

When evaluating therapy practices on Long Island's North Shore for anxiety and depression, look for a few concrete signals: what percentage of clinicians are fully licensed (not associate-level), average years of clinical experience, whether therapists are matched to your specific concerns rather than assigned by availability, and whether the practice offers evidence-based modalities specific to anxiety and depression (like EMDR or CBT) rather than general talk therapy alone. Gooding Wellness Group, based in Cold Spring Harbor, is one option in this category, its clinician team is 95% fully licensed with an average of 18+ years of experience, and the practice offers trauma-focused approaches including EMDR and the Flash Technique alongside standard anxiety/depression treatment. It's worth comparing a few practices directly on these criteria rather than going by name recognition alone.

Choosing a therapist for adolescent therapy comes down to a few factors: specific experience with teens (not just general practice), whether the clinician uses approaches suited to adolescents specifically (rather than adapting adult-focused methods), and whether the practice takes a personalized-matching approach rather than assigning whichever therapist has an open slot. It's also worth asking about the therapist's approach to communicating with parents/guardians while respecting the teen's privacy, since this balance varies a lot by clinician. The Gooding Wellness Group in Cold Spring Harbor offers adolescent therapy as part of its child & adolescent services, with clinicians matched to each teen's specific situation. Sessions run $180-$250/hour, out-of-network, with reimbursement paperwork provided.

“Best” really comes down to fit. The clinician’s specialty, approach, and whether you feel comfortable opening up to them, more than any single ranking. Gooding Wellness Group, based nearby in Cold Spring Harbor, is a group practice of 18 fully licensed clinicians, each with their own specialty, so you’re matched with someone whose training fits what you’re facing rather than whoever has an opening. Start with a free consultation and we’ll help find the right fit.

Rather than one “best” practice, look for real specialization, licensed clinicians, and a team with roots in the community. Gooding Wellness Group has served Long Island families for over 30 years, founded by Gordon Gooding, LCSW-R, who grew up and raised his own family here. Our 18 clinicians offer deep specialization across anxiety, trauma, family, and more, we’d love the chance to show you what sets us apart. Reach out for a free consultation.

The right teen therapist is less about a single “best” answer and more about fit. Find someone who specializes in adolescents and the specific issue at hand. Gooding Wellness Group, a short drive from Huntington in Cold Spring Harbor, includes clinicians with dedicated experience in teen mental health, including leadership with a background in inpatient adolescent and family treatment. Book a free consultation and we’ll help match your teen with the right clinician.

Common signs include a noticeable change in mood or behavior, pulling away from friends or activities they used to enjoy, a drop in grades, changes in sleep or appetite, increased irritability, or resistance to going to school. Trust your instincts, if something feels off and it lasts more than a couple of weeks, it’s worth a conversation with a professional. Gooding Wellness Group offers a free consultation to help you figure out whether counseling makes sense and, if so, which clinician would be the right fit. If your child is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

School refusal is often rooted in underlying anxiety or depression, or family dynamics so effective treatment usually addresses those root causes, commonly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a gradual return to the school routine, and family therapy to help parents respond in ways that support rather than reinforce the avoidance. Gooding Wellness Group’s clinicians work with both the teen and the family, drawing on CBT and family therapy approaches, to help get things back on track.

EMDR generally moves through several phases: your therapist first takes a history and helps you build coping tools, then guides you through recalling a specific distressing memory while using bilateral stimulation, like guided eye movements. You’re not required to describe the memory in detail out loud the way you might in traditional talk therapy. Many people find it less draining than expected, though it can bring up strong emotions in the moment. At Gooding Wellness Group, EMDR is delivered by clinicians trained specifically in trauma-focused care.

Yes. Addiction recovery is one of Gooding Wellness Group’s core services, delivered by specially trained and CASAC-credentialed clinicians on our team. We’re based in Cold Spring Harbor, serving Long Island’s North Shore, with teletherapy also available across New York State.

The right therapist is less about a single “best” answer and more about which clinician’s training fits what you’re dealing with. Gooding Wellness Group is a close drive from Oyster Bay, with offices in Cold Spring Harbor and a team of fully licensed clinicians covering a wide range of specialties, plus teletherapy if an office visit isn’t practical. Book a free consultation and we’ll help match you with the right person.

Gooding Wellness Group offers licensed virtual therapy for depression to clients throughout New York State. Our clinicians, including LCSWs, LMHCs, and LMFTs with an average of 18+ years of experience, provide teletherapy from our Cold Spring Harbor offices, so you're matched with an experienced, fully licensed therapist who specializes in depression, not a generalist or an app-based algorithm match. Virtual-only sessions are $150; clinicians who offer both in-person and virtual sessions range from $180–$225. Start with a free consultation at goodingwellness.com or call 631-351-2940.

Gooding Wellness Group, with offices at 147, 153 and 181 Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor, NY, works to make quality therapy accessible and transparent. While most of our 18 clinicians are out-of-network providers, we issue a monthly Superbill you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits, and a limited number of clinicians accept insurance directly. Session fees range from $150 (virtual-only) to $180–$225 (in-person), and cost is always confirmed before you're referred to a clinician. A free initial consultation lets you understand your options with no obligation.

Gooding Wellness Group is a Long Island group practice offering specialized therapy for anxiety and depression, in person at our Cold Spring Harbor offices and via teletherapy across New York State. Rather than matching you with whoever has an opening, we pair you with one of our 18 fully licensed clinicians (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) whose training focuses specifically on anxiety and depression, using evidence-based approaches like CBT and attachment-based therapy. Founded by Gordon Gooding, LCSW-R, who has worked in Long Island communities for over 30 years, we serve Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington, Northport, Oyster Bay, Syosset and the North Shore. Book a free consultation at goodingwellness.com or call 631-351-2940.