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Your Therapist
Hi - I’m Joe the therapist behind Brain & Being.
After a decade in Tech, I became a therapist because I kept seeing the same pattern: brilliant, capable people who were slowly breaking down from burnout, anxiety, low self-esteem, and disconnected relationships.
I help people step off the treadmill and rebuild from the inside out. Using neuroscience-informed therapy and practical tools, we'll work together to regulate your nervous system, align your choices with your values, and create sustainable change.
I help people step off the treadmill and rebuild from the inside out. Using neuroscience-informed therapy and practical tools, we'll work together to regulate your nervous system, align your choices with your values, and create sustainable change.
Joe Zakutney
Therapist + Executive Coach
Client Challenges
What you're up against
(01)
Burnout
You wake up tired, disconnected, and questioning do you even want the life you are living.
(02)
Emotional Reactivity
(Anxiety, Shame, Fear)
You might feel irritable, anxious, or are having trouble switching off at the end of the day.
(03)
Disconnection in Relationships
Whether it is with your partner, teammates, or yourself - you're craving more connection
(04)
Life Transitions
You recently lost a job, found a new partner, or had a child and are left wondering - who am I in this new stage of life.
(05)
Chronic Overthinking
Your decisions feel heavy, self-doubt lingers, and resting feels like an unproductive action.
My Approach
The Brain + Being Method
Therapy that treats root causes, not just symptoms.
The Brain
Your body's operating system - your emotions, habits, and stress response.
How we work with it:
Regulate your nervous system and reduce chronic stress
Identify and rewire unhelpful thinking patterns
Build sustainable habits for emotional balance
Strengthen emotional awareness + control
Emotions
Behaviors
Stress Response
Awareness
The Being
Your inner world - your values, relationships, and sense of meaning.
How we work with it:
Explore how your values and decisions align
Deepen relationships through authentic communication
Find meaning and resilience
Turn self-awareness into action
Values
Relationships
Meaning
Purpose
Mental Health Framework
Building your mental health operating system
Here is how we move you from reactive to intentional
01.
Understanding You
We start by understanding how your emotions, habits, and relationships interact to serve you. You’ll gain clarity on what’s driving your stress, patterns, and reactivity - not just what triggers them.
02.
Regulate + Rewire
Using evidenced based tools(CBT, IFS, NMT, and mindfulness) - we will teach you how to calm your nervous systems and build new habits
03.
Align with Your Values
Together, we identify what truly matters to you and bring your daily choices back into alignment.You’ll learn to replace autopilot decisions with intentional action.
04.
Integrate + Sustain
We translate insight into daily practice. You’ll leave with tools, not just talk: practical strategies you can return to long after sessions end.
Pricing Plan
Clear, simple pricing
$135 / session
Therapy shouldn’t feel transactional. Every 50-minute session is $135, whether it’s your first or your fiftieth.
A limited number of reduced rate sessions are available for clients with financial need. If cost is a concern, let's talk through options together.
A limited number of reduced rate sessions are available for clients with financial need. If cost is a concern, let's talk through options together.
Payment is due at the time of session. I can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement if you plan to use insurance.
FAQ’s
Got questions?
We tried to think of everything, but if we missed something,
email hello@brainandbeing.co or schedule a free consult
What can I expect during my first session?
Think of the first session as a conversation, not a confession. We’ll talk about what’s been going on, what you want to change, and how we might get there. I’ll ask questions to understand how your brain, body, and environment interact - not just what’s “wrong.”
You’ll leave with a sense of direction, not a diagnosis lecture.
You’ll leave with a sense of direction, not a diagnosis lecture.
How do you tailor therapy to each person?
Your nervous system, history, and goals are unique - your therapy should be too.
I draw from neuroscience-informed models (like IFS, CBT, and ACT) but always adapt them to your context. Some people need structure and strategy; others need space and curiosity. We’ll calibrate as we go.
I draw from neuroscience-informed models (like IFS, CBT, and ACT) but always adapt them to your context. Some people need structure and strategy; others need space and curiosity. We’ll calibrate as we go.
What are your rates and payment options?
Session rates are transparent and simple - no hidden billing.
Initial intake: $135 (90791)
60-minute session: $135 (90837)
45-minute session: $101.25 (90834)
30-minute session: $67.50 (90832)
Payment is due at the time of service. I accept HSA/FSA cards and can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
Initial intake: $135 (90791)
60-minute session: $135 (90837)
45-minute session: $101.25 (90834)
30-minute session: $67.50 (90832)
Payment is due at the time of service. I accept HSA/FSA cards and can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
What should I do in case of an emergency?
If you’re in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
If you need immediate mental-health support, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
Therapy is for processing, not crisis management, but I’ll help you build a safety plan if needed.
If you need immediate mental-health support, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
Therapy is for processing, not crisis management, but I’ll help you build a safety plan if needed.
Do you accept Insurance?
No, and that’s intentional. Avoiding insurance allows us to protect your privacy, avoid diagnostic labels being shared, and build a process that fits you - not a billing code.
You can still submit for out-of-network reimbursement if your plan allows.
You can still submit for out-of-network reimbursement if your plan allows.
