Flexible programs to complement your therapy
Support that evolves with you — structured programs designed to work alongside your therapy, before, during, or after.
Brooklyn Heights · In-person & telehealth across NY
Programs to support your therapy journey — before, during, or after
Therapy doesn’t always look the same at every stage.
Our programs are designed to complement your therapy: nervous system support alongside your sessions, structured maintenance after couples work, or marriage preparation. Each program can be used as a standalone service or as part of your broader care at Middle Way.
Program 01
An evidence-based nervous system support program that can be used alongside therapy or as a standalone service. The SSP uses specially filtered music based on Polyvagal Theory to help calm your nervous system — useful for anxiety, hypervigilance, sensory sensitivity, or as a foundation before deeper therapeutic work.
Program 02
For couples transitioning out of weekly work
For couples who’ve completed their initial couples therapy goals and want structured support as they transition out of weekly sessions.
You’ve done the work — now it’s about maintaining the progress. Phase-down sessions give you a structured way to step back from weekly therapy while keeping your gains. Each session is guided by a relationship check-up and tailored exercises between visits, so the work continues even when sessions are less frequent.
The format
Our programs serve different needs. The SSP is for anyone looking to support their nervous system — alongside therapy or on its own. Phase-down couples therapy is specifically for couples who’ve completed their initial therapy goals and want structured support as they transition to less frequent sessions.
Weekly therapy is open-ended and exploratory — it goes where the work takes you. Programs have a defined structure, specific goals, and a clear timeline. Both are real therapy. The difference is the container, not the depth.
Yes. That’s how we’re designed to work. Many clients move between formats as their needs change — and your therapist stays with you through the transitions.
A 15-minute call where we listen to what’s going on, ask a few questions, and help you figure out which format fits best. No pressure, no commitment.
Where programs lead
Programs are complete on their own — and they connect to more. SSP can support your nervous system regulation alongside therapy or as a standalone service. Phase-down couples therapy keeps you connected and growing as you transition out of weekly sessions.
And if something opens up (if you realize you’re ready for deeper work, or your needs shift), the path is already there. Weekly therapy, an EMDR intensive, a different program. The relationship with your therapist doesn’t start over. It deepens.
More programs are on the way — including therapeutic groups, premarital counseling, and new couples programs. Schedule a consult if you’d like to be notified as new programs launch.
Explore further
Programs are one way to work. If you’re considering a different rhythm or a focused deep dive, these may be a better fit.
Weekly, open-ended sessions in Brooklyn Heights or across NY via telehealth.
Read more →Gottman-informed, somatic couples work — weekly sessions for the ongoing work.
Read more →Half-day, full-day, and multi-day EMDR and couples intensives — focused, concentrated work.
Read more →Find your starting point. A free 15-minute consult can help you figure out which format of care fits best — no commitment, just a conversation.