Middle Way Psychotherapy

Flexible programs to complement your therapy

Therapy Programs & Groups in Brooklyn Heights

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

Our structured programs

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

Safe and Sound Protocol

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.

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Program 02

Phase-Down Couples Therapy

For couples transitioning out of weekly work

Structured support that keeps your gains

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

How Phase-Down Couples Therapy works

  • Initial session (2 hours): A comprehensive conjoint and individual check-in to establish your phase-down goals and plan.
  • Monthly sessions (1.5 hours): Structured around a relationship check-up, progress on exercises, and focused work on maintaining and building on your gains. Billed at your therapist’s standard rate.
  • Between visits: Tailored exercises designed for your specific dynamic — not generic homework.

Common questions about programs & groups

Who are programs for?

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.

How is a program different from weekly therapy?

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.

Can I switch from a program to weekly therapy (or vice versa)?

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.

What does a free consult look like?

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

Your therapy can grow with you

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

If weekly therapy or focused intensives fit better

Programs are one way to work. If you’re considering a different rhythm or a focused deep dive, these may be a better fit.

Individual therapy

Weekly, open-ended sessions in Brooklyn Heights or across NY via telehealth.

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Couples therapy

Gottman-informed, somatic couples work — weekly sessions for the ongoing work.

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Therapy intensives

Half-day, full-day, and multi-day EMDR and couples intensives — focused, concentrated work.

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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.

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