Weekend Counseling
Highly Recommended NYC Weekend Therapist [Available Now]
Your week already feels spoken for. Work runs late, plans fill up quickly, and by the time you think about weekend therapy, there’s no real space left for it. At New York City Psychotherapy Collective, we offer weekend therapy, so getting support doesn’t have to compete with everything else in your life.
Meet your NYC weekend therapist
Caroline Goodhines
Caroline works primarily with young adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, overthinking, burnout, or uncertainty about where their lives are headed. Her work also includes a strong focus on the perinatal and postpartum period, alongside support for career stress, relationship challenges, identity questions, and other major life transitions. She brings a grounded, thoughtful approach that makes her a strong fit if you’re looking for a therapist open on weekends who can meet you where you are and help you move forward.
Credentials: Mental Health Counselor – Limited Permit #P140576
Specialty Areas: Young adults, anxiety and overthinking, life transitions, perinatal and postpartum adjustment, disability and chronic illness, LGBTQIA+-affirming care, identity exploration
What sets our practice apart from other NYC weekend therapy providers
Real weekend therapy availability. We offer therapy on weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, with daytime and evening options so you can find a time that actually works.
Insurance-friendly care. We accept insurance, and our therapists are in-network with all New York State Aetna plans, making consistent support more accessible.
Thoughtful therapist matching. We focus on connecting you with the right clinician for your needs, not just the next available slot.
Culturally responsive care. Our therapists bring diverse backgrounds and approach their work through an intersectional, inclusive lens.
Evidence-based, personalized therapy. We integrate approaches like CBT, narrative therapy, and psychodynamic therapy, tailored to you and focused on real progress.
A more personal experience. You get the attention of a smaller practice, with the accessibility of therapists available on weekends.
Common reasons why people seek weekend therapy
Your weekdays are already full. Between work, commuting, and everything else it takes to function in NYC, there’s no real opening, and therapy keeps getting pushed off.
You need support during a demanding stage of life. Pregnancy, postpartum changes, or early parenthood can feel overwhelming, and waiting weeks for a weekday slot isn’t realistic.
Your anxiety feels constant. The overthinking, the worst-case spirals, the sense that your mind never fully shuts off; it’s exhausting to carry alone.
Your relationship feels stuck. The same arguments keep coming up, communication feels off, or you’re starting to feel disconnected, and weekends are the only time you can both show up.
You’re in the middle of a big life shift. A new job, a breakup, a move, a loss; something has changed, and you’re trying to find your footing again.
Depression is making daily life harder. Motivation is low, decisions feel heavy, and you don’t quite feel like yourself anymore.
You’re running on burnout. You’re holding it together on the outside, but internally you feel drained, stretched thin, and close to your limit.
You want space to focus on yourself. The weekend might be the only time you can slow down enough to reflect, process, and actually engage in therapy on the weekends.
What to expect from the therapy process
FAQs about weekend therapy
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Yes. At New York City Psychotherapy Collective, we offer therapy on weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, with flexible daytime and evening options so you can find a time that actually works.
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It is. The structure, session length, and quality of care are exactly the same. The only difference is timing, and for many people, having access to therapy on the weekends is what makes consistency possible.
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In most cases, yes. Insurance applies the same way whether your session is during the week or on the weekend. We’re in-network with Aetna and work with many other plans out-of-network. We can help you understand your benefits before you begin.
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Some do, and we’re one of them. We offer Sunday appointments as part of our weekend therapy options, which can be especially helpful if Saturdays are already full or you prefer a quieter day to focus on yourself.
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Most people begin with weekly sessions to build momentum and consistency. From there, you and your therapist can adjust the frequency based on what feels helpful and sustainable.
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You don’t have to figure that out on your own. The consultation call is designed to help you get a feel for our approach and ask any questions you have. If it feels like a good fit, you move forward, and if not, we can help point you in the right direction.