Merry Frons


Merry Frons Ph.Dc, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice in New York City specializing in relationship issues for couples and individuals. She is a Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, AASECT certified sex therapist, Diplomate of the American Board of Sexology as well as a Certified Imago relationship therapist. She is certified in EMDR and trained in clinical hypnosis.

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Couples Counseling and Therapy



With over 20 years of counseling experience, Merry understands the changing dynamics of relationships over time and is able to help couples break out of unproductive patterns and establish new, healthier and more satisfying ways of relating and sharing their lives.

She has helped couples overcome the rough patches in their relationships to move from disappointment to rebuilding a union with increased love, support, intimacy and respect.

Imago Therapy is one technique that teaches specific, easily learned strategies that allows couples to communicate in a safe, effective way that resolves conflicts and increases intimacy.

We also use techniques and teachings from family systems, psychodynamic and object relations theory as well as the cognitive restructuring techniques of CBT and DBT, the information procesessing of EMDR, Sue Johnson's Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy and techniques from Merry's post graduate work in clinical sexuality.

FAQ

How do I schedule an appointment?

You can schedule an appointment directly on the website under the Appointments tab. If you do not see a workable time or if you would like to speak with me directly, feel free to e-mail me or call me at 203 803 9122. 

What are your hours?

I have appointment hours from early morning through 9 pm in the evening.

Do you take insurance?

It depends on the plan and the type of coverage you have.  Most people are able to utilize their insurance coverage but some clients chose not to.

What is your fee?

I charge $130 for a 50 minute session.

Where are you located?

My primary office is at 7 W. 86th St., New York, NY 10024

What kind of therapy do you do?

You can find detailed information about the modalities in which I have trained on the Solutions page.   Typically I use a combination of techniques including cognitive-behavioral, or CBT which deals with thought patterns and perceptions and psychodynamic techniques.  I have advanced training in working with couples and families and in trauma and addictions and hold various certifications in these areas.

Can you summarize your approach?

I focus on establishing rapport so we can work as a team in further enhancing effectiveness in dealing with whatever issues one is concerned with.  We focus on what works and how we get there.  See the Solutions Page for details on the techniques I use.