Frequently Asked Questions about Psychotherapy

(If you don't see an answer to your question, please feel free to reach out ask me here.)

What can I expect out of my first session?

During your first session, I will take the time to learn more about the reasons you're seeking therapy, begin to obtain a background and history from you, and start to tailor a treatment plan individually for you. It can be helpful to write down anything important you would like to discuss prior to this first session, however it's not necessary to do so.

What are your rates and how long do sessions last?

My services are provided on a private-pay basis, with a limited number of sliding-scale spots available. Please contact me directly to inquire about current fees, sliding-scale availability, and scheduling.

Sessions are 45 minutes in length, and clients are generally seen on a weekly basis.

How long will I be in therapy and how often will we meet?

There’s no one size fits all timeline for therapy. Everyone’s needs and experience are different. My goal is to support you for as long as therapy feels helpful and meaningful to you. For some people, that may be a shorter period of time, while others find value in having a longer term therapeutic relationship.

Do you accept my insurance?

I am an out of network provider and do not participate directly with insurance companies. However, many insurance plans offer out of network mental health benefits that may reimburse you for a portion of the cost of therapy.

If you are unsure about your coverage, I recommend calling the number on the back of your insurance card and asking:

  • Does my plan include out of network benefits for outpatient mental health services?
  • Do I have an out of network deductible, and if so, what is it?
  • Once I meet my deductible, what percentage of each session will my plan reimburse?
  • Is there a limit on the number of therapy sessions covered each year?

I provide clients with a monthly superbill that includes the information needed to submit claims to their insurance company for potential reimbursement. You may also want to ask your insurance provider about their specific process for submitting superbills and out of network claims.

Payment is due at the time of each session. HSA and FSA cards are also accepted as long as they can be processed like a standard credit or debit card.

Please contact me to discuss fees.

Note: One of the benefits of going out-of-network is that your records remain completely private, and are not subject to in-network disclosure requirements.

What forms of payment do you accept?

I use Ivy Pay, a HIPAA secure credit card payment method.

In addition, once an appointment has been scheduled, payment is due at the time of your scheduled therapy session, unless you provide 24 hours advance notice of cancellation.

What should I do if it's an emergency situation?

In case of emergencies, please note this is an outpatient service office. The office is not open or available on a 24 hour/7-day a week basis for crisis calls. In the event of an emergency, call 911, your local police, or go to your local hospital emergency room.

How do I get started?

I offer a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation where I can learn more about you, your reasons for seeking therapy, as well share more about my approach and background in therapy in order to determine if we may be a good fit working together. If you decide that you want to move forward and work together, we will schedule a mutually convenient time to meet for our first session.

How do I contact you?

For more details, please call me directly at (646) 655-0224 or email me. I will provide a free 15 minute phone consultation to learn more about you and answer any other questions that you may have.

Schedule a Preliminary Consultation

I am happy to offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to help you gain a sense of who I am and my approach to therapy in order to determine if we will work well together.

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