When worry keeps you awake
Three small things to try when your mind gets loud at bedtime (sample).
Therapy for adults and couples in Springfield
Linden Row Psychology (sample) is a small practice of four psychologists and counsellors. We help with anxiety, low mood, grief, relationships and stress, in person on Linden Row or online.
Rather talk first? (555) 019-2040, Monday to Friday.
Your first session, minute by minute
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Arriving
We say hello, sit down and go through privacy: what stays in the room and the rare times it cannot.
5–30 min
What brings you here
You talk about what is going on, in your own order. The therapist listens and asks a few questions.
30–42 min
What you would like to change
Together you put into words what would be different if therapy helped.
42–50 min
Questions and next steps
Your questions, the fees, and whether to meet again. There is no pressure to decide on the day.
50–60 min
Notes and changeover
The therapist writes notes. Appointments are spaced so you never wait with the next person.
Therapy and assessments, drawn to scale
Every appointment on the same clock, so you can see how long it takes and what it costs before you book.
Appointment
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Fee
A short call to see whether we are the right practice for you. No charge.
15 minutes, by phone
Free
For adults (18 and over): anxiety, low mood, grief, stress, relationships, life changes.
50 minutes, weekly or every two weeks
$140
per session
For partners who want to talk and argue less painfully, or decide what comes next.
80 minutes, every two weeks
$190
per session
Adult ADHD, memory and learning assessments with a written report.
Three sessions of 90 minutes
$1,350
complete assessment
Small groups of six to eight people: managing worry, and living with loss.
90 minutes, eight weeks
$45
per session
Example prices. Sessions at the practice and online cost the same.
What people come to talk about
You do not need a diagnosis or the right words. Most people start with a feeling that something has to change.
- Anxiety, worry and panic
- Low mood and losing interest in things
- Grief, loss and big changes
- Arguments and distance in a relationship
- Stress and burnout at work
- Sleep that will not settle
- Confidence and old patterns that keep coming back
If you are not sure whether what you are going through is a reason for therapy, it is a good question for the free call.
The therapists
Four people with different ways of working. On the free call we suggest who might suit you; you can always ask for someone else.
Dr Maya Okonkwo
Clinical psychologist (sample)
Anxiety, panic and worry; adult ADHD assessments. Works with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Mon, Tue, Thu
Daniel Reyes
Licensed counsellor (sample)
Low mood, stress at work, life changes and men’s mental health. Talks plainly and sets small goals between sessions.
Tue to Fri, evenings
Hannah Lindqvist
Couples and family therapist (sample)
Couples who argue, drift apart or face a big decision; separating parents. Sessions in English and Swedish.
Wed to Sat
Dr Sam Patel
Counselling psychologist (sample)
Grief and loss, trauma and long-standing difficulties. Runs the groups on living with loss.
Mon, Wed, Fri
How to get started
Four steps, and you can stop after any of them.
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Send the form or call
Tell us a little about what you are looking for and when we can reach you. A sentence is enough.
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A free 15-minute call
One of our therapists calls you back within two working days (sample) to answer questions and check we are a good fit.
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Your first session
Fifty minutes, at the practice or online. It is mostly about getting to know you and what you would like to change.
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Decide together
If it feels right, you book regular sessions. Most people meet weekly or every two weeks; you can stop at any time.
In crisis, or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) at any time. In an emergency, call 911. We are not an emergency service and cannot answer messages out of hours.
Fees and insurance
You pay per session, by card, at the end of each appointment. Fees are the same in person and online.
Free phone consultation, 15 minutes
Free
Individual session, 50 minutes
$140
Couples session, 80 minutes
$190
Group session, 90 minutes
Eight weekly sessions, paid per session
$45
Psychological assessment
Three sessions, scoring and a written report
$1,350
Example prices.
Ways to pay less
Sliding scale
A few places each week at a lower fee for students and people on low incomes. Ask on the free call.
Insurance
We are out of network for most plans. We give you a monthly receipt (a superbill) to claim back what your plan covers.
Good faith estimate
If you pay without insurance, you can ask for a written estimate of your costs before you start.
Cancelling
Free up to 48 hours before. Later cancellations are charged in full, unless you are unwell or something urgent happens.
The practice on Linden Row
Four quiet rooms on the first floor of a house on Linden Row (sample), with a small waiting room and tea. Or meet us online from wherever you feel at ease.
Getting here
48 Linden Row, Springfield (sample). Buses 4 and 11 stop at the corner; free street parking after 18:00.
Access
A lift to the first floor and a step-free toilet. Tell us if you need anything else.
Online
Secure video sessions, the same length and fee as in person.
Hours
Mon to Thu 8:00 to 20:00, Fri 8:00 to 16:00, Sat mornings for couples (sample).
Questions people ask before they start
Is what I say confidential?
Yes, with a few limits the law sets: if you or someone else is at serious risk of harm, or a court orders records. Your therapist explains these in the first five minutes, and you can ask about them at any time.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on what you come with. Some people come for six to eight sessions about one thing; others stay longer. You review it with your therapist every few sessions and decide together.
Can a psychologist prescribe medication?
No. If medication might help, we can talk it through and write to your doctor or a psychiatrist, with your permission.
What if I do not get on with my therapist?
Say so, or tell the practice manager. It is common, it is not rude, and we can suggest a colleague or another practice.
Do you see children or teenagers?
We see adults aged 18 and over. On the free call we can suggest services for younger people in Springfield (sample).
Notes from the practice
What actually happens in a first session
Fifty minutes, four parts, and no wrong answers (sample).
Grief does not follow stages
Why there is no right way, or right time, to grieve (sample).
Talk to us for fifteen minutes first
A free phone call to ask your questions and hear how we work. If we are not the right fit, we will suggest where to look next.
The free call, on the same clock
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15 minutes by phone. No charge, and no commitment.