David Helfand, Licensed Psychologist
David Helfand, Licensed Psychologist
Verified
Telehealth Available
Professions: Psychologist
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Psychologist
Telephone: 315-659-7971
Billing and Insurance:
I do not work with insurance companies
Session Fees: Couples therapy will generally cost anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 over the course of 365 days. A couple's retreat is the same fee, but you will get even better results in only 3 or 4 days. Please contact me for specific pricing.
Weekend Availability
What's My Approach to Therapy?
No one is ever taught how to be married, so it's not surprising that the divorce rate is so high. I believe my job is to teach couples the skills of a happy marriage so they can have a chance at success. There are four pillars for a happy marriage: communication, regulation, prioritization, and intimacy.
My Practice & Services
I currently only offer couples retreats because they are generally far more effective than traditional therapy. This approach is not covered by insurance, and for the best results, couples should show up with an open mind, open heart, and ready for the emotional work.
My View on the Purpose of Psychotherapy
Therapy should prepare people to not need therapy.
Therapy Services & Specialties
Client Age Groups I Work With
- Adults
Languages
- English
Groups I Work With
- Most of the couples I work with are on the edge of divorce and trying to make a decision.
Industries & Communities Served
- BIPOC
- Education
- Entertainment Industry
- First Responder/Medical Professionals
- LGBTQ+
- Military/Law Enforcement
- Professional Sports
- Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals
Client Challenges & Concerns I Address
- Attachment Issues
- Autism Spectrum
- Blended Family Issues
- Codependency / Dependency
- Communication Problems
- Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
- Emotional Intelligence
- Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships
- Relationships and Marriage
- Sex Addiction
- Sexuality / Sex Therapy
- Trust Issues
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management
- Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT)
- Biofeedback
- Breathwork
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Discernment Counseling
- Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Other - Not Listed Here
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