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THERAPY, SPECIALIZED FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Handpicked therapists, specially trained for challenges of early adulthood
Virtual visits
Covered by insurance
Fast appointments
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We accept insurance:

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OUR APPROACH

Expert Care


Licensed therapists and psychologists specially trained to work with young
adults (ages 18-28).

Backed by clinical evidence


Our approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a gold-standard
treatment that has been clinically proven to work.

Tailored to you


No two people are the same, which means no two care plans are either — the
length of treatment varies based on your needs and goals.

Designed to empower


Therapists provide you with specific tools to empower resilient, fulfilling
lives.

Flexible scheduling, zero waitlists


See a therapist in as little as one week. And with sessions offered virtually,
you can access care when and where you need it most.

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WHAT WE TREAT

Anxiety & Worries

Social anxiety
Generalized anxiety
Panic attacks
Specific phobias
Depression & Mood

Sadness
Irritability
Loneliness
Withdrawal
Behavioral Difficulties

Compulsions
‍Obsessions
Impulsivity
Anger
Adjustments & Transitions

Transition to college
Transition from college
Procrastination
‍Trauma
How it works


START THERAPY EASILY AND AFFORDABLY

Your first consultation is free. Use your insurance and pay a nominal copay for
every session after that. Not covered? Sessions are $95 each and come with the
same holistic approach and support.

Start with a free consultation
30 min

What to expect:

‍Meet with Freehand's intake team to discuss what brings you here, and get
matched to a Freehand therapist.

Meet with your therapist
90 min
More about pricing

What to expect:‍

Meet with your Freehand therapist to understand your strengths and needs and to
develop a treatment plan.

Begin your mental health treatment
45-60 min/session

What to expect:‍

Attend weekly sessions designed to build lifelong coping and confidence skills.

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We’re on a mission to make care affordable for all families, which is why we
offer various payment methods: FSA, HSA, and out-of-network reimbursement.

Sessions cost $95 each. Clients can also pre-purchase a bundle of 10 sessions
for $750. Bundles are non-transferable and non-refundable. These rates will be
impacted once we begin accepting the client’s insurance provider.
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To learn more, visit handspringhealth.com/pricing.


Meet our therapists


NOT ALL THERAPISTS ARE SPECIALIZED FOR YOUNG ADULTS. FREEHAND’S ARE.

Morgan Johnson, LPC

Expertise in Anxiety, Trauma, Family Systems

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Morgan's goal as a clinician is to help every family thrive. Morgan has worked
with teens and families for almost 10 years and enjoys helping them gain a
better understanding of themselves and work towards their goals. She loves
spending time with her own family, singing, and all things SEC football (War
Eagle!).

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Aliza Kaplan, LCSW

Expertise in Depression, Adjustment Disorder, Childhood Trauma

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Aliza is passionate about creating a safe and welcoming space for children,
adolescents and parents. Aliza uses a blend of modalities including Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused techniques. In her spare time, you
can find Aliza at the beach collecting shells and riding her bicycle on the
boardwalk.

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Megan Martino, LCSW

Expertise in Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Parenting, Grief and Loss

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Megan is passionate about evidence-based practice and uses cognitive behavioral
therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and parent training and education in her
work. She recognizes the importance of flexibility and adapts her practice to
meet the unique needs of each child and family.  Outside of work, Megan loves
spending time with her family and being outdoors in the sunshine.

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Nicole Bieniasz, LCSW

Expertise in Anxiety, Depression, and Parenting

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Nicole is committed to creating a safe and non-judgemental space for children
and families. She recognizes the importance of trust, compassion, and
collaboration to create meaningful connections and foster positive growth. Over
the years, Nicole has worked in both outpatient and school settings supporting
children and families through a wide range of challenges. Outside of work, you
can find Nicole reading,  riding her bike along scenic views, or spending
quality time with her family.

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Morgan Johnson, LPC

Expertise in Anxiety, Trauma, Family Systems

Read bio

Morgan's goal as a clinician is to help every family thrive. Morgan has worked
with teens and families for almost 10 years and enjoys helping them gain a
better understanding of themselves and work towards their goals. She loves
spending time with her own family, singing, and all things SEC football (War
Eagle!).

Aliza Kaplan, LCSW

Expertise in Depression, Adjustment Disorder, Childhood Trauma

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Aliza is passionate about creating a safe and welcoming space for children,
adolescents and parents. Aliza uses a blend of modalities including Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused techniques. In her spare time, you
can find Aliza at the beach collecting shells and riding her bicycle on the
boardwalk.

Megan Martino, LCSW

Expertise in Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Parenting, Grief and Loss

Read bio

Megan is passionate about evidence-based practice and uses cognitive behavioral
therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and parent training and education in her
work. She recognizes the importance of flexibility and adapts her practice to
meet the unique needs of each child and family.  Outside of work, Megan loves
spending time with her family and being outdoors in the sunshine.

Nicole Bieniasz, LCSW

Expertise in Anxiety, Depression, and Parenting

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Nicole is committed to creating a safe and non-judgemental space for children
and families. She recognizes the importance of trust, compassion, and
collaboration to create meaningful connections and foster positive growth. Over
the years, Nicole has worked in both outpatient and school settings supporting
children and families through a wide range of challenges. Outside of work, you
can find Nicole reading,  riding her bike along scenic views, or spending
quality time with her family.

Robyn Banker, LPC, NCC

Expertise in Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, Anger Management,
Trauma, Family Systems, Parenting, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions

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Robyn has worked in the field of mental health for the past 10 years treating a
wide variety of concerns. Robyn has worked in outpatient and non-profit settings
providing clinical care to children, adolescents, adults, and families using
many evidence-based modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT),
trauma-focused treatment models, motivational interviewing, and
mindfulness-based techniques, among others. Robyn also has experience with
behavioral interventions for children and adolescents, including support for
parents. Robyn works from a person-centered, solution-focused, strengths-based
approach and is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space to help her
clients become their best selves. Robyn believes that all individuals have the
capacity to make positive changes in their lives and takes particular care to
build a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients. Robyn understands that
every individual is unique and caters her therapeutic approach to each client's
needs and goals, working collaboratively with her clients to ensure that she is
providing the best treatment possible. Outside of work, Robyn enjoys spending
time outdoors, going to the gym, spending time with friends and family
(especially her husband and 2 doodles), or binge-watching the latest shows on
Netflix.

Lauren O’Connell, LPC, ACS

Areas of expertise: Child/Family Therapy, Parenting Issues, Adjustment
Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, School Anxiety/Avoidance, Attention Deficit
Disorders, Trauma, Depression, Stress Management, Child Abuse/Neglect (Child
Welfare)

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Lauren has almost two decades of experience providing community and crisis based
mental health services to children, families, and individuals. She has dedicated
herself to implementing and improving community programs and providing clinical
supervision to other clinicians. Lauren’s approach is to motivate and encourage
through the utilization of strength based, cognitive behavioral strategies and
mindfulness approaches. Through this approach, the internal and external factors
that impact an individual can be explored, in order to create a more balanced
life. She strives to create a working environment where your concerns are heard,
with no judgment and with your overall best interest as the goal.Outside of work
you can find Lauren watching her son play sports and attending NFL and NHL
games!

Alaysha Prestia, LCSW

Expertise in Anxiety, Depression, Communication Issues

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Alaysha Prestia enjoys assisting children and their families overcome obstacles.
Alaysha has experience helping children overcome Anxiety, Depression,
Communication Issues, and more. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with
her family.

Lindsay Gonyeau, LCSW

Expertise in trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, child/family
therapy, parenting, adjusting to life changes.

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Lindsay specializes in Trauma Focused therapies and is also trained and
experienced in the following treatment modalities: Cognitive Behavior Therapy,
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused-Strengths Based, Behavior
Modification, and Systems Approach. Lindsay has several years of experience
providing individual, group, and family therapy. Prior to the outpatient
setting, she worked in the psychiatric residential treatment setting with
adolescents who required intensive therapy and behavioral modification in a
structured environment. Lindsay uses a theoretical approach that incorporates a
variety of treatment modalities which allows to best meet the needs of the
individual. She strongly believes in providing a comfortable and trusting
environment by active listening, empathizing, normalizing, and acknowledging the
specific needs and desires during each individual encounter. In her spare time,
she enjoys spending time with friends and family, paddle boarding, and relaxing
at the beach.

Allie Herman, LPC

Expertise in Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Personality Disorders

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Allison has a passion for helping adolescents and young adults thrive. With over
eight years of experience, Allison has honed her skills in therapeutic, in-home,
and academic settings, where she specializes in working with clients who have
issues such as school refusal, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, personality
disorders, and is LGBTQIA+ friendly.Allison's approach to therapy is rooted in
empathy, warmth, and a commitment to understanding each client's unique needs
and goals. She believes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy
and takes the time to create a safe, non-judgmental space for her clients to
process and heal. Allison works collaboratively with her clients to connect
their thoughts to their behaviors, gain awareness about themselves and their
environment, and ultimately achieve their treatment goals. Outside of work,
Allison enjoys rooting for her favorite football team, the NY Giants, spending
time with friends and family and her 2 cats, Gizmo and Jinx!

Megan Pelko, LPC

Expertise in Anxiety, Emotional Dysregulation

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Megan is passionate about her work with individuals and families having
difficulties with anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and communication. She
mainly utilizes cognitive behavioral strategies and relaxation techniques, but
utilizes other approaches based on the needs of the individual/family. Megan has
experience in various outpatient settings working with children and parents, as
well as adults. In her spare time, Megan can be found outdoors walking her dog
or spending time with her family and friends.

Molly Cohen, LCSW

Expertise in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Parenting

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Molly collaborates with clients to create a safe, affirming space where
challenging thoughts, feelings and experiences can be explored. She practices
therapy that is evidence-based and draws on approaches such as cognitive
behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques. Molly's goal is to empower
clients with education and tools needed to continue experiencing success without
therapy. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience providing
therapy to children, teens, young adults and families in community-based, school
and outpatient settings. Outside of work, Molly enjoys practicing yoga, being
outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

Michael Rodriguez, LPC

Areas of expertise: trauma, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation

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Michael is compassionate and driven to help you succeed and reach your goals. He
has worked with individuals and families with trauma, emotional dysregulation,
communication challenges, mood disorders and self-esteem. He will help you
through your journey of change and growth through navigating the many challenges
you face. He will use a blend of solution-focused, CBT, and person-centered
treatment during your time in treatment. Michael has worked on school-based
outpatient which allowed him to collaborate with the families, teachers, and
other school staff to help the individuals he has served. In his spare time,
Michael is spending time with his wife and 3 boys enjoying time outside and
helping them discover new things. When he's not with them he takes some time to
enjoy some gaming, Marvel movies, and anime.

Julianne Wiebalk, LPC

Areas of expertise: trauma, depression, behavioral challenges, co-occurring
disorders

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Julianne has dedicated over ten years to providing compassionate and empowering
mental health care in both residential and community settings. She is formally
trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and has an
approach rooted in strength-based interventions to promote healing and personal
growth. Clients have successfully worked with Julianne to strengthen family
connections, build healthy communication skills, increase emotional stability,
and decrease self defeating behaviors. She believes that when clients are able
to experience self-worth and self-efficacy they are able to achieve their
personal, family, and academic goals. Outside of work, you can find Julianne on
a hike, enjoying coffee with friends, or in a meditation class.

Natasha Georges, LCSW

Expertise in Anxiety, Trauma, and Depression

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My journey in the field of mental health has included working with a number of
different populations with a consistent focus on child, adolescent and families.
I have supported individuals through using an empathetic and transparent
counseling style. I enjoy utilizing evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive
Behavior Therapy to help individuals through their specific therapeutic goals.
When not supporting families and individuals, I am spending time outdoors with
friends and family!




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CLIENTS LOVE FREEHAND

“Every aspect has been great so far. The onboarding process was quick and easy -
everyone was so professional, responsive, and compassionate. I was quickly
matched with a therapist with a suitable personality, style, and approach. I
used to dread therapy - now I look forward to it!”

Freehand Client, PA

“It was very easy to bond with my therapist. It’s been about 2 months and I am
very happy with how things have gone so far and looking forward to continued
progress as second year of college starts.”

Freehand Client, NY

“It has been impossible to find an in-network therapist. The onboarding process
was quick and easy - everyone was so professional, responsive, and
compassionate. I was able to see a therapist within a week.”

Freehand Client, NJ






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