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Bassy Schwartz, LMFT(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
New York
Anxiety - Couples counseling-Parenting-Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health- Relationship issues-Women's Issues-

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.

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Professional statement

**Bassy makes therapy financially accessible by applying your out-of-network benefits directly to our fee, reducing your out-of-pocket cost by a third or more. We handle all the billing, collect the reimbursement, and all you pay upfront is a copay.**

Bassy is a Marriage and Family Therapist based in Cedarhurst, New York, working with individuals and couples in-person and virtually anywhere in New York State.

Most of the people Bassy works with are doing fine on paper. They're functioning, showing up, holding their lives together. But somewhere underneath, something isn't right. Maybe it's the way they talk to themselves when no one's listening. Maybe it's a partnership that's gone quiet. Maybe it's the constant sense of not being enough, or being too much, or never quite landing anywhere that feels like home.

Bassy's work starts where most of us were never taught to look: at the relationship you have with yourself.

That relationship was shaped long before you had a say in it. By the people who raised you, by what you had to do to be loved, by what you learned to hide. The voice in your head, the patterns you keep ending up in, all of it traces back there. And it's all repairable, once you can actually see it.

Bassy draws from attachment-based, psychodynamic, and emotionally focused therapies. In plain terms, she pays attention to how your earliest relationships shaped the way you reach, withdraw, protect, or perform now. She also tracks what the body is holding, because what we lived through doesn't just live in our heads.

In session, Bassy is warm and engaged. She isn't the kind of therapist who sits silently while clients do the work alone. She'll be right there with you, asking the question underneath the question. Reach out today for a free 15 minute consult.


Message to clients

Many of the couples I work with are thoughtful, high-functioning individuals who have tried to “figure it out” on their own, but find themselves repeating the same dynamics. Together, we gently uncover the patterns that are getting in the way of connection. From there, we create a space where both partners feel understood, and begin to rebuild communication, trust, and emotional closeness.

When your relationship starts to feel strained, it can be painful and confusing. You might miss the closeness you once had, feel unheard in conversations, or find yourselves stuck in patterns that leave both of you feeling disconnected.

You may notice:

Conversations turning into frustration or silence

A growing emotional distance between you

A sense that something isn’t working, but not knowing how to fix it

Our work is focused on helping you reconnect—not just manage conflict, but truly feel like a team again. We identify and shift the deeper relational patterns driving conflict, disconnection, and emotional distance. Rather than staying at the surface, we work at the level where meaningful and lasting change happens. The goal is not just to improve communication, but to fundamentally change how you relate to each other.

If you’re looking for a supportive place to work through what’s happening in your relationship, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 5 years


ICEEFT, EFT Core Skills, 2025
New York State, LMFT, 2023
North Central University, MAMFT, 2021
ICEEFT, EFT Externship, 2021

Licensure

New York: 002149

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support

Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Women's Issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

Bassy Schwartz is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

Get reimbursed for sessions with Bassy Schwartz

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

  • Individual sessions:$250 (55min)
  • Sliding scale:$200 - $250
  • Initial session:$250 (55min)
  • Couples sessions:$250 (55min)
  • Group sessions:$65 (55min)
  • Family sessions:$250 (55min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Courtesy billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

Out-of-network billing is fully handled on my end—no extra work for you. I submit everything directly to your insurance. If you'd like clarity on your benefits, I can guide you through exactly what to expect. Some insurances we work with for out-of-network billing are: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Health), Empire Plan, and NYSHIP.


Therapy Groups

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Tangled - Virtual Group Therapy

Tangled is a supportive group for women who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in their marriages. This space is designed to help you gain clarity, understand relational patterns, and reconnect with your sense of self in a meaningful, lasting way.

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I'm the Problem - Virtual Group Therapy

I'm the Problem is a supportive process group for adults exploring how early childhood experiences and ongoing relationships continue to shape their lives.


Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

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