New York  •  London  •  Paris
New York  •  London  •  Paris

Big lives need
quiet spaces.

Therapy designed for expats navigating life in new countries

The clinicians at Private Therapy deliver New York–trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapy globally for professionals whose careers and lives move across borders. When your life moves fast, we help you find the quiet space needed to remain grounded.

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UNDERSTANDING

EXPERIENCED

EVIDENCE-BASED

CONFIDENTIAL

UNDERSTANDING

EXPERIENCED

EVIDENCE-BASED

CONFIDENTIAL

You’ve built a life that crosses borders. We help you manage the pressures behind it.

Private Therapy is designed for expats whose work and personal lives extend across countries and cultures. Many clients operate at a high level and want therapy that is defined, discreet, and aligned with the realities of an international life.

This often includes:

  • Entrepreneurs building companies abroad
  • Professionals in finance and consulting
  • Individuals navigating relocation
  • People adjusting to cultural transition

We understand you. Because we are you.

Clinical expertise informed by real-world global experience.

Private Therapy was founded by Leonard Citron and Benet Hennessey, experienced psychotherapists whose careers span both clinical practice and international business.

Before becoming therapists, Leonard worked in finance and Benet led an international art company operating between New York and London. Their firsthand experience navigating ambitious careers, relocation, cultural transitions, and life across borders informs the work they do with clients today.

Both clinicians trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based modalities, bringing together rigorous clinical education with a practical understanding of the pressures many globally mobile professionals face.

Leonard Citron is an Adjunct Professor at New York University and specializes in CBT, REBT, anxiety, depression, and identity development.

Benet Hennessey trained at Columbia University and specializes in CBT, REBT, ACT, multicultural counseling, and relationship dynamics. He is also the former host of the mental health podcast Beautifully Anxious.

Together, at Private Therapy, they integrate structured, evidence-based treatment approaches with real-world insight into high-pressure careers, relocation, cultural transitions, and international life.

Geography changes. Being human doesn’t.

Discrete. Effective. Goal oriented therapy.

Success often comes with hidden pressure. Careers expand. Opportunities move. Addresses change. But your mind doesn’t always adjust at the same speed as the passport. We help you stay grounded within it.
  • Visa uncertainty
  • Cultural dislocation
  • Navigation fatigue
  • Performance pressure
  • Isolation in global cities
  • Feeling disconnected
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Some clients seek support for depression, anxiety, anger, OCD, perfectionism, or LGBTQ+ issues. What connects them is not a single role, but the demands of living and working across borders. Our approach allows therapy to begin without lengthy explanation. Your world is already understood.

Why Private Therapy?

Clinicians who understand the world you navigate

Private Therapy clinicians understand the psychological realities of global careers: movement between cultures, sustained pressure, and constant adaptation. If you’ve been carrying more than most people can see, it may be time to schedule a confidential consultation.
We offer support in:
ENGLISH  •  ARABIC  •  FRENCH  •  MANDARIN •  RUSSIAN •  SPANISH •  TURKISH

Structured care for complex lives

Private Therapy offers tailored, evidence-based care designed for international lives.

At Private Therapy, we are:

Licensed New York State Psychotherapists

Specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and evidence-based treatment

A Manhattan-based private practice serving international professionals

Providing secure, confidential teletherapy worldwide

Multilingual clinicians serving a global client base: English, Arabic, Mandarin, French, Spanish, Russian

What is cognitive behavioral therapy?

Structured therapy for complex lives

Our work is grounded in a structured, evidence-based approach.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy with a structured, goal-oriented approach known for its clarity and practicality.

CBT focuses on understanding how patterns of thinking influence behavior, decision-making, and emotional resilience.

What to know before you begin

Common questions about therapy across borders

Yes. Private Therapy offers secure remote sessions across time zones, allowing care to remain consistent and discreet wherever you are.
Private Therapy provides New York–trained CBT globally, so care remains consistent without restarting in each location.
Yes. A structured approach like CBT supports clearer thinking, steadier decision-making, and reduced mental strain.
Sessions are confidential, secure, and intentionally discreet.

Ready to talk?

Big lives deserve real Support

Therapy offers one of the few spaces where nothing is demanded of you. No outcomes to deliver. No image to maintain.

It begins with a confidential conversation.

1. Submit a consultation request — Share your details and what you’re looking for

2. We review your inquiry — Each request is considered thoughtfully to ensure a good therapeutic fit

3. We meet you where you are — Care begins remotely with privacy and continuity

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Structured. Evidence-Based. Confidential.