FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What clients do you serve?
Location: Currently I serve clients located ( physically) in NY ( City & State). Ages: 18 to 65 yrs. Concerns: See services page
What is therapy like?
Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. In general, you can expect to discuss the current events happening in your life, your personal history relevant to your issue, and report progress (or any new insights gained) from the previous therapy session. Depending on your specific needs, therapy can be short-term, for a specific issue, or longer-term, to deal with more difficult patterns or your desire for more personal development. Either way, it is most common to schedule regular sessions with your therapist (usually weekly).
It is important to understand that you will get more results from therapy if you actively participate in the process. The ultimate purpose of therapy is to help you bring what you learn in session back into your life. Therefore, beyond the work you do in therapy sessions, your therapist may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process - such as reading a pertinent book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors or taking action on your goals. People seeking psychotherapy are ready to make positive changes in their lives, are open to new perspectives and take responsibility for their lives.
How much does it cost?
Sliding scale is available for financial assistance.
Subscription-Based Services
$190 to $400 per month (excluding any applicable discounts).
This subscription may include a set number of therapy sessions, access to the client resource portal, and electronic tracking of goals.
Pay-Per-Session Services
Individual sessions:$200 (60min)
Sliding scale:$150 - $200
Initial session:$250 (60min)
No-show/cancellation fee: $70 ( please reschedule 24hr in advance). Copays: Depends on your insurance
Learn more about fees by reading our good faith estimate policy: https://secure.tnazclientportal.com/i/goodfaithestimate
Do you offer insurance?
Yes. The following insurances are currently accepted: Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New York ( formerly known as Empire), Oxford, United Healthcare, Oscar, Quest behavioral health, Carelon Behavioral Health (NY based clients only). Scroll down to see the full list of insurances. But please verify with your insurance whether they offer behavioral health coverage.
Do you offer medication management?
No. But we'll work with you to find a provider that meets your needs.
Reasons why you might want to seek medication: It is well established that the long-term solution to mental and emotional problems and the pain they cause cannot be solved solely by medication. Instead of just treating the symptom, therapy addresses the cause of our distress and the behavior patterns that curb our progress. You can best achieve sustainable growth and a greater sense of well-being with an integrative approach to wellness. Working with your medical doctor you can determine what's best for you, and in some cases a combination of medication and therapy is the right course of action.
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What are the risks of psychotherapy ?
Psychotherapy has both benefits and risks. Risks may include experiencing uncomfortable feelings, such as sadness, guilt, anxiety, anger, frustration, loneliness and helplessness, because the process of psychotherapy often requires discussing the unpleasant aspects of your life. However, psychotherapy has been shown to have benefits for individuals who undertake it. Therapy often leads to a significant reduction in feelings of distress, increased satisfaction in interpersonal relationships, greater personal awareness and insight, increased skills for managing stress and resolutions to specific problems.
Note that there are no guarantees about what will happen. Psychotherapy requires a very active effort on your part. In order to be most successful, you will have to work on things we discuss outside of sessions.
The first few sessions
The first few sessions typically involve a comprehensive evaluation of your needs. By the end of the evaluation, I will be able to offer you some initial impressions of what our work might include. At that point, we will discuss your treatment goals and create an initial treatment plan. You should evaluate this information and make your own assessment about whether you feel comfortable working with me. If you have questions about my procedures, we should discuss them whenever they arise. If your doubts persist, I will be happy to help you set up a meeting with another mental health professional for a second opinion.
Professional Records
I am required to keep appropriate records of the psychological services that I provide. I keep brief records noting that you were here, your reasons for seeking therapy, the goals and progress we set for treatment, your diagnosis, topics we discussed, your medical, social, and treatment history, records I receive from other providers, copies of records I send to others, and your billing records. Except in unusual circumstances that involve danger to yourself, you have the right to a copy of your file. Because these are professional records, they may be misinterpreted and / or upsetting to untrained readers. For this reason, I recommend that you initially review them with me, or have them forwarded to another mental health professional to discuss the contents. If I refuse your request for access to your records, you have a right to have my decision reviewed by another mental health professional, which I will discuss with you upon your request. You also have the right to request that a copy of your file be made available to any other health care provider at your written request.
Is therapy Confidential?
Communication between is confidential. This means that I will not discuss your case orally or in writing without your expressed written permission.
However, I have an ethical and legal obligation to break confidentiality under the following circumstances:
If there is a reason to believe there is an occurrence of child, elder, or dependent adult abuse or neglect.
If there is reason to believe that you have serious intent to harm yourself, someone else, or property by a violent act you may commit.
If you disclose that you knowingly develop, duplicate, print, download, stream, or access through any electronic or digital media or exchanges, a film, photograph, video in which a child is engaged in an act of obscene sexual conduct.
If you introduce your emotional condition into a legal proceeding.
If there is a court order for release of your records.
Insurance
What insurance do you cover?
I am currently accepting the following insurances:
Aetna (in New York)
Carelon Behavioral Health (in New York)
Cigna (in New York)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (in New York)
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York (formerly Empire) (in New York)
How do I know if I am covered under my insurance?
To determine if you have mental health coverage through your insurance carrier, the first thing you should do is call them. Check your coverage carefully and make sure you understand their answers. Some helpful questions you can ask them:
What are my mental health benefits?
What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
How many therapy sessions does my plan cover?
How much does my insurance pay for an out-of-network provider?
Is approval required from my primary care physician?
Coming Soon
Quest Behavioral Health (in New York)
United Healthcare (in New York)
Oxford (in New York)
Oscar Health (in New York)
Optum Medicaid NY (in New York)
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage (in New York)
Pay-Per-Session
Audio: $99+ Video: $120+
Monthly Subscriptions
Biweekly: $99+ Monthly: $190+
Contact Us
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347-352-5545