Family therapy at The Midtown Practice can specifically support families working through conflicts and dealing with diverse issues, including but not limited to:
- Gender and LTBTQIA+ topics
- Internal family stressors, including marital or parent-child difficulties
- Mental health diagnoses
- Divorce
- Coping with grief and loss
- Child/adolescent behavioral or academic problems
- Intergenerational problems involving older parents and their adult children
Jump to a therapist
- Kate Ballen: Good fit for parents of young children
- Danielle Esposito: Good fit for single mothers and growing families
- Holly Alderman: Good fit for deeper family systems work
If you’re unsure which therapist is right for you, please contact our office so we can thoughtfully match you.
Meet our Midtown Manhattan family therapy counselors
Kate Ballen, LMSW
For parents of young children
I specialize in supporting parents and families through the complex, often tender stages of raising children. As a co-author of Parenting Your Toddler and a longtime leader of parent groups at Barnard College, I bring both clinical insight and real-world perspective to this work. My background in journalism shapes how I listen for the deeper stories beneath day-to-day challenges, while my approach blends psychodynamic insight with practical tools to help families create meaningful, lasting change.
- Credentials: Licensed Master Social Work #126799
- Specialty Areas: Parenting support, family life transitions, parent-child dynamics, adults navigating relationship and career challenges
Danielle Esposito, LCSW
Good fit for single mothers and growing families
I specialize in working with single mothers, including Single Mothers by Choice, and families navigating fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and the evolving realities of parenthood. With nearly two decades of experience, including extensive trauma-focused work with children and families, I bring a steady, informed presence to complex transitions. My approach to family therapy in Midtown integrates psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapy, grounded in a nonjudgmental, identity-affirming lens that supports families of all backgrounds and structures in building clarity, stability, and connection.
- Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker #082757
- Specialty Areas: Trauma-focused family therapy, single parenting, fertility journeys, pregnancy and postpartum support, co-parenting, child development, identity-affirming care for diverse families
Holly Alderman, LCSW
Good fit for deeper family systems work
My work focuses on helping families who are ready to look more closely at their relationships and make meaningful, lasting changes. With post-graduate training from the Ackerman Institute for the Family and advanced experience in ACT, CBT, DBT, and EFT, I bring a depth of clinical perspective to complex family dynamics. Drawing from work in hospital-based programs supporting parents and relationships, I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach that helps families feel understood while also moving toward real, sustainable growth.
- Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker #088473
- Specialty Areas: Family systems work, parenting challenges, couples and family communication, life transitions, depression and anxiety, identity exploration
What sets our practice apart from other Midtown Manhattan family therapy providers
Choosing the right support for your family matters. At The Midtown Practice, our approach to family therapy in Midtown is grounded in clinical expertise, thoughtful matching, and care that adapts to your family’s needs.
- A diverse team of experienced clinicians: Our team has expertise across a range of specialties and approaches, so we can find a match to your needs.
- Flexible scheduling: We offer in-person, virtual, and hybrid sessions in Midtown and across New York, including extended evening hours, to accommodate your demanding schedule.
- Integrated psychotherapy and psychopharmacology: Therapy and medication management all under one roof, allowing for seamless care when medication support is helpful.
- A wide range of evidence-based modalities: Our therapists are trained in gold-standard approaches, including CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, EFT, and psychodynamic therapy.
- Support for all family members: Our clinicians work with adolescents through adults of any age, so every member of the family can be included as needed.
- A smooth intake process: Our dedicated Clinical Coordinator takes the time to meet with you and thoughtfully matches you with the right family therapist in Midtown.
Whether you’re navigating a transition or working to strengthen communication, our team is here to support lasting, meaningful change through family therapy.
Our Process
Connect
Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation with our highly trained Clinical Coordinator, Alli Malamut, by either:
- Call or text us at:
212-286-8801 - Email us at:
info@midtownpractice.com - Or complete the form below
Get matched
In order to find you an ideal fitting clinician or therapist, our Clinical Coordinator will want to learn more about you. Specifically, it would be helpful to hear about your concerns, personal preferences, and any relevant logistical matters (for example, in-person or video sessions? best time or day to meet?)
Check the fit
Connect with the clinician or therapist you are matched with to ask questions, share history, and make sure you feel comfortable about moving forward. If so, book your first session. If it does not feel right, circle back with us.
Schedule time to meet with your new clinician or therapist and work towards living a more fulfilling life! Over the years, we’ve found our thoughtful matching process is the surest way to find you an ideal clinician or therapist and achieve the best outcome for you.
FAQs about family therapy
The family system is one of the most fundamental and powerful attachment systems across all cultures. When families do not function well or when family bonds are threatened, it can cause enormous distress and be quite destabilizing. Family therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the interpersonal dynamics between family members. Every human and every family experiences stress, hardships, conflict, and struggle. However, when these unduly impact the way in which family members relate or connect to one another, family therapy can be a useful tool to support the system, which in turn can enhance the well-being of family members.
At the beginning of treatment, the family therapist will explore the issues and what each member hopes to get out of treatment, and will work with the family to co-create goals. The therapist will work actively to maintain a space where family members can listen to each other with curiosity and respond to one another honestly and empathetically. This enhances communication, supporting members in conveying their perspectives, wants, and needs, while building understanding and strengthening positive connections. Each session depends on what the family needs at the time, so every session varies. Family therapy sessions at The Midtown Practice are 60 minutes long and can take place in person or virtually.
Family therapy can involve some or all members of a family experiencing difficulties. Depending on the situation, the treatment can include some or all members of the nuclear family, members of extended families, blended families, and/or individuals who are part of the family system who are not related biologically or legally. If you are not sure who to involve in family treatment or even whether family therapy could help, a consultation with a family therapist can help you decide.
Families often seek support during periods of stress or transition, such as parenting challenges, ongoing conflict, loss, or when one member is struggling. That said, you don’t have to wait for things to escalate. Many families begin family therapy in Midtown proactively to improve communication, deepen connection, and navigate challenges with more clarity and support.
Family therapy is sometimes covered by insurance. The Midtown Practice is an out-of-network provider and does not bill insurance directly. However, we provide detailed invoices that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. We recommend checking your out-of-network mental health benefits in advance so you understand your coverage and expected costs.
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