About Jack Szary
Focus areas
Academic Stress
Men's Mental Health Issues
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship Struggles
Work-Related Counseling
Burnout
Social Anxiety
Clientele seen
Adults (25-64)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Psychodynamic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Dialectical (DBT)
Coaching
Identity
Gender
MaleSexuality
StraightFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Jack Szary
Jack Szary, LMHC-D is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with diagnostic privileges and the founder of Rhythm Wellness Mental Health Counseling. He specializes in anxiety, burnout, self-esteem, and men's mental health, working with professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs who are navigating career pressure, imposter feelings, and relentless self-criticism, without being told to lower their ambitions or just relax more.
His clients often look successful from the outside while feeling exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they cannot shake. Many arrive at the realization that achievement has not fixed what is underneath it. Therapy becomes a place to drop the performance and address what is actually going on: the anxiety that never fully switches off, the inner critic that questions every decision, the habit of saying yes when the honest answer is no.
Jack's approach is integrative. He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and DBT skills with psychodynamic and person-centered work, along with a Stoic-informed perspective on what is and is not within a person's control. Sessions are direct, warm, and practical. He asks questions, offers honest reflections, and pushes when it helps. Clients leave with something to try, not just something to think about.
He holds a master's degree in counseling from NYU Steinhardt and completed formal DBT training through Evergreen Certifications. Before entering private practice, Jack spent years in foster care and homeless services, work that shaped both his directness and his respect for what it takes to keep going. He also co-facilitates The Huddle, a peer consultation group for clinicians.
Jack is in-network with insurance, and all sessions are held by secure video for clients located anywhere in New York State.
Currently accepting new clients for telehealth sessions throughout New York.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I believe therapy should feel like a conversation with someone who actually calls you out when you are avoiding the work and celebrates you when you do it. My style is warm but direct. I am not going to nod along for months while you stay stuck. I am also not going to push you faster than you can handle. We will find the edge, and we will work there.
We will look at where your patterns came from, because self-doubt and anxiety are always learned somewhere. But understanding the origin is not the destination. We will identify the specific patterns keeping you stuck, whether that is catastrophic thinking, perfectionism that paralyzes, or the way stress shows up in your body and your relationships, and then we will build the skills to interrupt them.
My clients often tell me they appreciate that I get it without them having to explain everything. You do not have to perform here or translate your experience into therapy language. Show up exactly as you are, even if that means skepticism, frustration, or not knowing where to start.
Sessions are 53 minutes, typically weekly at first. I assign homework: practical exercises and behavioral experiments to apply between sessions. Therapy is not something that happens to you. It is something you practice, and the work between sessions is where most of the change actually happens.
We start with a free 15-minute call to talk through what is going on and whether we are a good fit. In our first full session, we will get clear on what you are dealing with and set concrete goals. I will be honest with you about whether I think I am the right person for this work. If I am not, I will help you find someone who is. My goal is to get you to a point where you do not need me anymore.
This work is hard. But it is harder to stay where you are. If you are ready to actually do something different, I am too.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Therapy with me typically moves through three phases, though the timeline varies by person.
The first phase is assessment and building awareness. We spend the first few sessions getting specific about what is actually happening: your triggers, your patterns, your avoidance strategies. For anxiety, this means mapping worry cycles and the behaviors that keep them running. For burnout, it means looking honestly at load, boundaries, and what you are protecting by overworking. For self-doubt, it means naming the stories you believe about yourself and where they came from. We also get clear on what matters to you and set concrete goals: what would be different in your life if this work succeeded?
The second phase is active intervention. This is where we use evidence-based techniques: behavioral experiments to test catastrophic predictions, skills for managing the physical side of anxiety, strategies for setting boundaries and communicating in relationships, and work on the self-critical voice that drives a lot of it. There is usually homework between sessions: tracking patterns, practicing skills, or trying new behaviors in real situations where they count. This phase can be uncomfortable. Growth usually is.
The third phase is consolidation. We space out sessions and focus on maintaining gains, troubleshooting setbacks, and building your confidence to handle challenges without my help. The goal is not just symptom reduction. It is building a kind of self-trust that does not depend on external validation or constant achievement.
Throughout, we track progress rather than guessing at it, and I check in regularly about what is working and what is not. This is collaborative. If something needs adjusting, we adjust it together. If you are not making progress, I will say so, and we will change the plan or talk about whether a different provider or level of care would serve you better.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $225 for 53 minutes
Ongoing session: $175 for 53 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
At Rhythm Wellness, we want the administrative side of care to feel as straightforward as possible so you can focus on what matters most.
Insurance
We are in-network with a wide range of insurance plans through Headway, which handles all insurance billing on our behalf. Headway verifies your benefits before your first appointment and provides a cost estimate so you know what to expect. We currently accept plans including Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, and others. You can verify your specific plan during the booking process or by reaching out to us directly.
Out-of-Pocket Costs
Your cost per session depends on your plan's copay, coinsurance, or deductible. Headway will share your estimated responsibility in advance. We do not want cost to be a barrier to care, so if you have questions or concerns about affordability, please don't hesitate to bring it up.
Self-Pay
We also work with clients on a self-pay basis. Please view self pay rates in the "out-of-pocket pricing" section of my profile. Superbills are available upon request for clients who wish to seek out-of-network reimbursement from their insurance provider.
Payment Processing
Payments are processed securely through Headway. A credit or debit card is kept on file and charged after each session. We accept all major credit cards and HSA/FSA cards.
Office location
Jack Szary, LMHC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
- Rhythm Wellness Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Education and training
- New York University, Master's in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness
NPI number
1205406584
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Where is Jack Szary's office located?
Jack Szary has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Jack Szary's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Jack Szary?
Jack Szary frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Jack Szary on their profile.
What languages does Jack Szary speak?
Jack Szary speaks English.