Does Collaborative MFT accept insurance?

CMFT is an in-network provider with most Aetna commercial and student plans. For other insurers, we provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement with providers such as Oxford, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Behavioral Health.

What are the therapy fees at Collaborative MFT?

Session fees range from $100 to $300 per 45-minute session depending on the therapist's level. A sliding fee scale is available through our Affordable Therapy program, with fees starting at $100 per session based on financial need.

Do you offer teletherapy or virtual sessions?

Yes. CMFT currently offers all therapy sessions via secure video teletherapy. We serve clients throughout New York and New Jersey.

What types of therapy do you offer?

We offer couples therapy, individual therapy, premarital counseling, perinatal and postpartum therapy, and therapy for men. Our approach integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), IFS-informed parts work, somatic regulation, and trauma-informed care.

How do I get started with therapy at CMFT?

You can schedule a free 15-minute video consultation at collaborativemft.clientsecure.me to find the right therapist fit. Sessions are by appointment only.

Do you offer a sliding scale or low-cost therapy?

Yes. Our Affordable Therapy program is led by a supervised Masters-level intern therapist. Fees average $100 per 45-minute session and are adjusted based on financial need.

Is couples therapy covered by insurance?

Most insurance companies do not reimburse for couples therapy directly, but may cover conjoint sessions when one partner has a diagnosable mental health condition establishing medical necessity. We can submit claims to Aetna or provide a superbill for other insurers.

Therapy for Men:
Grounded, Science‑Based Support for the Work of Being Human

A Different Kind of Therapy for Men

Many men come to therapy not because they want to dwell on feelings, but because something isn’t working anymore—stress feels unmanageable, relationships are strained, anger shows up faster than expected, or numbness has replaced motivation and connection.

Our work with men is practical, respectful, and grounded in science. We integrate neuroscience, somatic awareness, emotional physiology, attachment theory and trauma-informed care to help men understand what is happening in their nervous system—and how to change patterns in ways that feel doable and authentic.

This is not about fixing you. It’s about helping you build internal capacity, resilience, and choice.

We work with self‑identified men who want to explore masculinity with more intention, flexibility, and depth. Our clients include men who are:
- Feeling chronically stressed, burned out, or on edge
- Struggling with anger, irritability, or emotional shutdown
- Navigating relationship conflict, intimacy issues, or disconnection
- Adjusting to fatherhood, partnership changes, or life transitions
- Carrying the impact of past trauma, adversity, or emotional neglect
- Questioning long‑held beliefs about masculinity and self‑worth
You don’t need to fit a stereotype to belong here. What matters is your desire to understand yourself more fully and show up differently in your life.
Neuroscience‑Informed Therapy
We help you understand how your brain and nervous system respond to stress, threat, and connection. When you know *why* your reactions happen, shame decreases and change becomes possible. Therapy focuses on strengthening regulation, flexibility, and choice—not forcing insight without embodiment.
Somatic & Physiology‑Based Approaches
Many men have learned to override bodily signals in order to perform, push through, or stay in control. We work with the body as a source of information, helping you notice tension, shutdown, activation, and release—so emotions don’t have to erupt or disappear.
This approach supports:
- Better stress regulation
- Increased emotional range without overwhelm
- Greater presence and groundedness
Trauma‑Informed Care
Trauma isn’t only about what happened—it’s about how the nervous system adapted to survive. Our work honors those adaptations while helping you build safer, more effective responses in the present. We move at a pace that respects your system, emphasizing stability, agency, and trust.
Attachment‑Focused Therapy
Early relationship patterns shape how men approach closeness, conflict, independence, and vulnerability. Attachment‑based work helps you understand:
- Why certain dynamics repeat
- How protection strategies develop
- What creates safety and connection for you and others
This is especially powerful for men navigating partnerships, parenting, or relational repair.
We do not define masculinity for you.
Instead, therapy offers space to examine:
- Messages you’ve internalized about strength, emotion, and responsibility
- Where those messages have helped—and where they may limit you
- How to develop a version of masculinity that aligns with your values, relationships, and nervous system
This work is thoughtful, nuanced, and non‑judgmental. You are not asked to become someone else—only to become more fully yourself.
Our Approach to Identity & Inclusion
Our men’s services are designed for anyone who self‑identifies as a man and feels this work resonates. We respect the complexity of identity and understand that masculinity is lived and expressed in many ways.
You are welcome here as you are.

What You Can Expect

A collaborative, respectful therapeutic relationship
Clear explanations and practical tools
Therapy that goes beyond talk to include mind‑body integration
A pace that honors your nervous system and life context

Whether you’re seeking individual therapy or interested in future men’s groups, our goal is to support meaningful, sustainable change.

Interested in Working With Us?

If you’re curious about therapy for men or want to explore whether this approach is a good fit, we invite you to reach out. Change doesn’t require force—it starts with understanding and support.

Serving New Jersey & New York

Collaborative MFT offers this service to clients throughout New Jersey — including Westfield, Cranford, Summit, Scotch Plains, and Union County — as well as New York City, via secure teletherapy. No commute required.

Licensed in NY and NJ. Aetna in-network. Sliding scale available. Free 15-minute consultation.

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Interested in a Men’s Group?

Join Our Interest List for Men’s Groups

We’re exploring the launch of small, therapist-led men’s groups focused on connection, growth, and real-life challenges. Groups may include topics such as relationships, stress, fatherhood, emotional awareness, and life transitions.

Joining the interest list does not commit you to a group—it simply lets us know you’d like more information if a group becomes available.