Therapy and Support for Adults
MHA offers individualized treatment and support services for adults who are experiencing the full range of mental health concerns – from coping with stresses, depression or anxiety to managing challenging symptoms of psychiatric illnesses. Individuals seek mental health treatment for assistance managing distressing feelings and behaviors; or often at the suggestion of a loved one, medical provider, lawyer or employer.
MHA’s clinics are licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health and provide individual, family and group therapy. Medication therapy may be a part of any of these treatments. Specialized treatment is available for adults with depression, anxiety, trauma histories and more serious mental illnesses. Services are provided by master's level licensed clinical social workers, psychologists, or psychiatrists.
Individual Psychotherapy
Individuals work with their therapists to identify personal goals and develop a plan to achieve them. Meetings are usually one-to-one, but may include family or other significant individuals. Sessions typically last 45 to 60 minutes.
For a further description of the therapy process, please see the section entitled What To Expect From Mental Health Treatment.
Medication Therapy
Medication therapy may be part of a complete treatment plan. In collaboration with a psychiatrist, each individual decides whether medication to reduce distressing feelings or behaviors or to manage symptoms is appropriate. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who is specially trained to work with psychological and behavioral difficulties. For more information on medication therapy, please see the section entitled What To Expect From Mental Health Treatment.
Group Treatment
Group treatment is an effective way to address problems with others who share similar difficulties. A therapist leads the group discussion and makes sure that all group members have the opportunity to participate and learn in the group.
Family Treatment
Concerns that impact families may be best addressed through family treatment. Families work with their therapist to identify the issues underlying family stress and problems, and to resolve those issues. Family members learn more effective ways to meet each other’s needs and to improve family communication.
Home-based Treatment for Caregivers Raising Children/Grandchildren
The Partners-in-Parenting Program (PIP) provides home-based psychotherapy and parenting skills training to parents, grandparents or other adults who suffer from a mental illness and who are raising children.
PIP services are available to Westchester County residents who have or are eligible for Preventive Services through the Westchester County Department of Social Services. Services are also available to caregivers who are currently homeless or previously have been homeless. Working with a PIP therapist, caregivers are helped to develop effective parenting skills. Therapists also help caregivers work with schools and other agencies working with the children.
Home Based Therapy Program
The Home Based Therapy Program (HBTP) is designed improve members’ community tenure through early identification of post-discharge issues that may impact stability in the home and community. Members are identified by Beacon and assigned to MHA for an assessment of the after-care plan. Following discharge from the hospital, assessments are completed in the member’s home. The goals of the assessment are to help the member t identify any unmet needs and the means to meet those needs, ensure that follow-up appointments are realistic, confirm that prescriptions for medications have been filled and develop plans to manage potential future crises. MHA provides the assessment and individualized recommendations to Beacon for follow up.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT):
MHA offers a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills group as an adjunct to individual therapy sessions at MHA. DBT skills can be helpful for individuals who have difficulty regulating emotion, tolerating situations that they find distressing, and/or being effective in interpersonal relationships. The weekly group will teach skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and will provide opportunities to practice new skills. The group which meets Thursday evenings 5-6:30 pm at MHA’s White Plains location is open to any client at MHA who participates in weekly individual therapy.
For more information, please contact Debi Rosenberg, at 914-345-5900 x7553 or 914-227-7529.
Information/Referrals and To Schedule an Appointment
To schedule an appointment at a location convenient to you call our Central Scheduler at (914) 345-0700 ext. 7350.
Please contact MHA’s Information and Referral Service at (914) 345-0700 ext. 7303 or at help@mhawestchester.org.
For providers referring individuals for services
click here to access MHA’s Referral Form.
Hours and Locations
Individual and group counseling are available at MHA's clinics located at:
29 Sterling Avenue, White Plains, NY 10701
344 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
300 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 301, White Plains, NY 10601
20 South Broadway, Suite 1109, Yonkers, NY 10701
BOCES Educational Resource Center (BERC)
@The Family Resource Center
131 Midland Avenue
North Nyack, NY 10960
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evening hours vary at each location. Please contact MHA’s Information and Referral Service at (914) 345-0700 ext. 7303 or at help@mhawestchester.org for evening hours.
Languages Spoken
Services are available in multiple languages. Contact MHA’s Information and Referral Service at (914) 345-0700 ext. 7303 or at help@mhawestchester.org for more information.
A full range of Spanish language services are available through MHA's Nuestro Futuro program.
Cost
MHA accepts a variety of health insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare. For those without health insurance MHA offers a sliding fee scale.
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