About Us

Joining the hive.

When we work together, awesome things can happen.

The BeHive philosophy is based on collaboration and teamwork. That’s why we treat parents and caregivers as key members of the team—we help each other better understand the children and how to nurture their growth.

No one knows your child better than you do, which is why we’re committed to involve parents in the treatment process. And in addition to caregivers, BeHive aims to include the other adults in each child’s support system in their therapy. We ensure you’re with us at every step of the way: always kept in the loop, able to weigh in at any time, and empowered to support your child throughout this process.

BeHive is a place where children and their families are welcome without judgment. Here, we break free from stigmas and hold a space where our difficulties don’t define us, and our differences are celebrated.

We all know it takes a village to raise a child - and we’re proud to be a
part of it.

Our Approach

A comprehensive approach to child therapy.

Our approach to therapy embraces each child as a unique individual, allowing us to provide the appropriate level of support and varying therapeutic techniques best suited for every child we work with. We’re devoted to the children we work with and believe in building a strong rapport while always collaborating with families and working as a team to meet their needs and goals. 

Who we treat

BeHive Therapy proudly empowers children aged 2-10 across the NYC area, helping each member of our hive soar.

What we treat

From challenges to triumphs.

BeHive Therapy specializes in assisting children with an extensive range of social, emotional, and personal challenges, including but not limited to:

  • Anger Management 

  • Anxiety 

  • ADD/ADHD

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Behavioral Issues

  • Coping Skills

  • Executive Functioning Challenges

  • Learning Challenges

  • Peer Relationships

  • Regulatory Challenges

  • School and Social Difficulties 

  • Self-Esteem

  • Social-Emotional Challenges

  • Social Skills

 

Founder’s Experience 

Nurturing every child's unique journey.

Prior to BeHive, Sammi spent over a decade working with children aged 2-18 and their families in both individual and group environments. Sammi spent four years as a group counselor at a special education school before moving into the private sector, seeing clients for individual play therapy and social skills groups. Throughout this time, Sammi worked closely with teachers, speech and language specialists, occupational and behavioral therapists, and parents and caregivers, to support children across all developmental domains. 

Sammi received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Social Work from NYU’s Silver School of Social Work. 

FAQ

  • Finding the right support for your child can be challenging, which is why BeHive Therapy works hard to make the process as seamless as possible. We understand that it is essential to prioritize finding someone with whom you and your child feel comfortable.

    With that in mind, if you’re interested in setting up an appointment, please fill out our contact form. Once we receive it, we’ll reach out to schedule a complementary phone consultation. During this call, we can answer any questions you may have and give you the opportunity to determine if BeHive is the right fit for you and your child. We’ll also review your child’s goals and outline the next steps before scheduling sessions.

  • Together, we’ll find a consistent weekly time that works for both of our schedules. We maintain daytime and evening availability during the week to accommodate a variety of schedules.

  • Both individual and group sessions are 45 minutes.

  • We have a welcoming office located at 241 East 86th Street on the Upper East Side. Some sessions take place in our office, while others occur in the comfort of your home or directly at your child’s school. This flexibility allows us to provide support in the setting that best meets your child’s needs.

  • Of course! We encourage you to provide us with consent to include parents, teachers, other therapists, nannies, etc. on communications so that we can work together as a team. The collaboration between key adults in a child’s life is an essential component of an inclusive and successful support system. Together, we’ll foster an environment where each child can reach their full potential!

  • If a child is struggling socially, emotionally, or academically, it can often be beneficial for us to work with them at school. With caregiver permission, we begin by reaching out to the school to gain insights into the child's needs. If it’s determined that a school-based intervention could be beneficial, we find a suitable time for an observation.

    During the observation, we attentively observe the child's behaviors and social interactions within the school environment. Afterwards, we discuss our findings with the child’s family and school to present our proposed treatment plan.

    Often, treatment plans include school push-in sessions. During these sessions, we accompany the child during unstructured or social parts of the school day. This enables us to provide support and targeted interventions in real-time in order to enhance social skills and peer interactions.

    By following this structured approach and fostering collaboration between all stakeholders involved, we aim to addresses the child's needs in a sensitive, empowering way.

  • BeHive Therapy is an out-of-network provider, meaning we are not in-network and do not currently accept insurance. For clients with “Out of Network” insurance benefits, we can provide invoices and superbills to submit to insurance carriers for potential reimbursement.

  • We ask clients to please provide as much notice as possible if they need to reschedule or cancel a session. Any late cancellation (24 hours or less) or no-show appointments will be charged in full.

If you have a question that is not listed here, please do not hesitate to reach out!

Bee a part of our hive.