Concord, New Hampshire
A calmer way to talk about food
Thaw is a solo therapy practice for adults who eat to cope, eat past comfortable, or feel pulled between control and letting go. Nothing here involves a scale or a number.
Who this is for
No weights, no numbers
Thaw is for adults whose eating is tied to stress, loneliness or the wish to feel in control. You do not need to know what to call it.
No weighing
We never ask for your weight and there is no scale in the room. If your doctor tracks your weight, that stays between you and your doctor.
No numbers
No calories, no portions, no goal weight and no food log to hand in.
No good and bad foods
We talk about what eating does for you, and what else might, not about which foods are allowed.
No hurry to label it
You can start without a diagnosis or a name for it. We begin with what you notice.
Dalila Quiroga
Founder and therapist, LCMHC
She sees adults one-on-one, in person in Concord or by video anywhere in New Hampshire.
In the first session Dalila listens, explains how she works, the limits of confidentiality and the possible risks and benefits of therapy, and lets you set the pace. Her New Hampshire license is listed at the foot of every page.
She sees
- Adults who eat when they are stressed or alone
- Adults caught between dieting and giving up
- People who want to eat without rules
Credentials
LCMHC, licensed in New Hampshire
Adults, 18 and over
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) · NH Lic. # 000000
Services
Three ways we work together
All three happen in your weekly sessions with Dalila, in person in Concord or by video.
Individual therapy
One-on-one, 50 minutes. We look at when eating becomes the way you cope, and what else could help.
See individual therapy
Food and body image
For the thoughts about food, bodies and being good that run in the background. No meal plans and no rules.
See food and body image
Working with your care team
If you also see a doctor or a registered dietitian, we can share a plan with them, with your written permission.
See care team work
How it works
Slow, steady and in your hands
There is no program at Thaw and no plan to follow. You and Dalila go at the speed that is yours.
Weekly to start
Most people begin weekly. Dalila sets the pace with you, and we do not promise a number of sessions.
You choose what to talk about
Some weeks it is a meal, some weeks it is a hard day. Both belong here.
Your information is kept private
We keep your records private and share them only as the law allows.
What we do, and what we do not do
Dalila uses cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based approaches, in plain words and at your pace.
Together you look at what happens before, during and after an urge to eat: what you were feeling, what you needed and what else could meet that need. Nothing is graded and nothing is a test.
What this is not
Therapy at Thaw is not a diet, a meal plan or nutrition counseling, and Dalila does not give medical advice. If you want a registered dietitian or a doctor on your team, we can help you find them and work alongside them.
When weekly therapy is not enough
If you feel physically unwell, or your eating has begun to affect your body, we will help you find more support. Call your doctor, and in an emergency call 911.
Choose a time to meet
Pick a time on our scheduling page. We confirm by phone or email, whichever you prefer.
- Monday – ThursdayToday
- 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- FridayToday
- 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Saturday and SundayToday
- Closed
How fees work
The answers to what nearly everyone asks before a first session.
Insurance we work with
Thaw is in network with some commercial plans and out of network with the rest. Ask which group yours is in before you book. We do not take Medicare or Medicaid. Nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian is a separate service, and many plans cover it only with a medical diagnosis or limit the visits, so ask your plan before you add one.
In network with some commercial plans
Out of network with the rest
No Medicare or Medicaid
Dietitian visits are often covered only with a diagnosis
If you pay yourself
If you pay yourself, you pay at the end of each session by card, including HSA and FSA cards. There is no contract and no payment in advance. The fee depends on the length of the session: 60 minutes for the first, 50 for the rest. Your fee is given to you in writing before you start. A limited number of reduced-fee spots are open; ask how to request one. We ask for 24 hours' notice to change an appointment.
Receipts for reimbursement
Each month we give you an itemized receipt (a superbill) with the dates and the kind of session, to send to your plan, which may reimburse part of out-of-network care. It carries a diagnosis code your plan can see. Your plan decides whether it pays anything; ask it before you start.
An estimate in advance
If you pay without insurance, you have the right to receive a written estimate of what your care will cost before you start. We give you one before the first session. If the final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it. The estimate is not a contract.
Your rights, at cms.gov/nosurprisesChecking your benefits
For the plans we are in network with, we check your benefits before the first session and tell you what we find. For any other plan, call it first and ask about out-of-network outpatient mental health benefits.
What the first visit includes
The first session is 60 minutes. Dalila explains how she works, the limits of confidentiality and the possible risks and benefits of therapy, and she listens. No one weighs you or asks for a number.
Your first session
Questions
What nearly everyone asks
Do you take my insurance?
We are in network with some commercial plans and out of network with the rest. Ask us which group yours is in before you book. We do not take Medicare or Medicaid. If you pay yourself, we give you an itemized receipt in case your plan reimburses.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you pay without insurance, you have the right to receive a written estimate of what your care will cost before you start. We give you one before the first session. If the final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it. The estimate is not a contract.
What happens in the first session?
It lasts 60 minutes. Dalila explains how she works, the limits of confidentiality and the possible risks and benefits of therapy, and she listens. No one weighs you or asks for a number. At the end you decide together whether to continue.
Will anyone weigh me?
No. We do not weigh you, measure you or ask for your weight. If your doctor tracks your weight, that stays between you and your doctor.
Are you licensed where I live?
Dalila is licensed in New Hampshire. By video we see people who are in New Hampshire during the session. If you are elsewhere, we cannot see you, and we will help you find someone licensed where you live.
What do I do in a crisis?
Call or text 988, any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site and our messages are not monitored around the clock.
Write to us
Tell us how you would like to begin
We reply within one business day. If you would rather talk first, leave a number and a good time.
- Monday – ThursdayToday
- 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- FridayToday
- 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Saturday and SundayToday
- Closed