FAQ
Where is your office located?
(28th Street and 5th avenue)
What is therapy and how does it work?
Therapy is an intentional place for you to be seen and heard.
It’s an opportunity to get to know yourself, gain insight and awareness, improve relationships, and feel free to fully express yourself in a confidential environment.
The point of therapy is to help YOU understand YOU in a deeper way.
Will it even help?
Therapy offers a choice: you can unconsciously continue repeating the same patterns, while feeling stuck in your own habits and captive to your upbringings.
OR
You can step back and gain insight and awareness into your actions. That’s how you change. Most importantly, for therapy to be successful, you need to show up on your own accord.
And… no, you don’t have to lie on a couch!
What is a first session like?
Our first session will be a 50-minute intake session, so I can get a more detailed sense of the support you need and goals you have for therapy. If we’re a good fit, we’ll schedule a consistent weekly appointment time.
What is your rate? What forms of payment do you accept?
Please call to discuss fees and payment options.
I accept cash, check, health savings accounts, and all major credit cards as forms of payment.
Do you take my insurance?
I am considered out-of-network for all providers.
But, that’s not necessarily bad news! Most of my clients receive reimbursement for out-of-network mental health benefits – sometimes up to 90%!
At the end of each month, I can provide you with a Superbill – forms pre-filled out for you to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. I also offer an in-house, concierge reimbursement specialist who submits your insurance claims on your behalf at no additional cost and ensures direct reimbursement to you. My clients use Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, United HealthCare and many other plans for their out of network benefits.
This is called an “out-of-network” option. You pay for services, we submit a receipt to your insurance company on your behalf, and your insurance company reimburses you for part of it.
Please contact your provider to verify how your plan compensates you for psychotherapy services.
How do I schedule an appointment?
First, let’s chat. I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation to briefly discuss where you are and what you want to achieve.
If we’re a good fit, we’ll set up a time to meet as soon as possible.
You can do that here, through email or by calling (917) 460-7008.
Before we meet, I’ll email you my practice documents to review and provide information about yourself to help get us started.
What is your cancellation policy?
Want your therapy to be successful? Consistency is crucial!
Additionally, I reserve your therapy time slot specifically for you. Because of this, I have a 24-hour cancellation policy.
If you are unable to attend a scheduled session, please make sure to cancel by phone or email at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, I kindly ask for payment of the full fee of your missed session.
How long is each therapy session?
Sessions are 50 minutes; however, longer sessions (at an additional cost) may be appropriate if deemed necessary.
How often do I go to therapy?
Therapy is most effective with consistent, weekly attendance.
I typically recommend that you come in every week initially, as it helps us to develop rapport and get your therapy into a flow.
After that, every two weeks seems to work well. After a time, you could come in once a month for maintenance or to have accountability toward your goals.
We’ll work on a plan that makes sense for you.
What is expected of me? Can you guarantee I’ll feel better?
Since we will likely see each other for one session per week only, the work you do outside our sessions will also accelerate your progress.
You want to be successful. You’re curious about your inner world and want to understand what motivates you.
The more committed you are to the work, the quicker you’ll enjoy lasting and sustainable results.
Like with most things, you get out what you put in.
Once you have achieved your goals and decide to conclude therapy, you’re always welcome to return at any time should new developments emerge!
When does therapy end?
That depends on you.
Though that sounds vague, it has a lot to do with your mindset.
Usually, therapy comes to an end when you feel you’ve achieved your goals. This may be anywhere from 3-6 months to a year or more, or you may want to work continuously.
When you do feel you’re ready, make a positive ending by setting a date and attending a final session.
This will give us a chance to review goals achieved and make an aftercare plan about what your life will look like after therapy.