FAQs

Online therapy means you get the convenience of meeting from wherever it’s most comfortable for you, without the commute. This could be at home, at the office, or in the car (though not while driving). All you need is a private space and a good internet connection. Sessions are conducted with a secure HIPAA-compliant video conferencing platform.

Available to residents across New York and California only.

I currently do not see clients in person. This may change in the future, so please feel free to ask or let me know if you prefer in person sessions in the NYC area.

Individual sessions are $275 for a 50-minute appointment.

I am an “out-of-network” provider, as I am not participating in any insurance panels.

If your insurance plan has out-of-network benefits, a portion of the therapy fee may be covered by your insurance company.

I recommend you contact your provider directly and ask the following questions:

• Do I have out-of-network coverage?

• Is Psychotherapy (outpatient office visit or telehealth) covered?

  • CPT code: 90834 (45-50 min session) & 90834-95 (telehealth)

  • NPI #: 1295090850

• What is the amount of my deductible, and how much have I met?

• What is my responsibility (co-insurance) once the deductible is met?

I will provide you a receipt for services (superbill) at the end of each month that you can submit for reimbursement.

This article goes over how out-of-network benefits work and gives a step-by-step guide with a list of questions to ask: http://bit.ly/2y0Uvb0

Read about the differences between using insurance vs private pay in this blog post.

We’ll start by taking the first few minutes to go over some key information from the initial paperwork regarding confidentiality and policies, as well as answering any questions you have.

From there we’ll begin exploring the issues that are bringing you to therapy. The initial appointment with me is more like a conversation getting to know you and where you feel the most stuck rather than a structured interview. I will ask questions as we go to guide you and may even invite you into some new practices from the get go if you feel up for it. This is your opportunity to feel me out just as much as it’s my chance to get to know you.

I always like clients to consider the first month or two of therapy to be a trial basis where you get to decide if this feels right for you. Feel free to ask me any questions or let me know if something isn’t working for you. If it doesn’t end up feeling like the right fit I’m happy to give you referrals for alternate providers.

The length of therapy varies from person to person depending on your needs and goals. Most people tend to start therapy thinking about their goals for the next 6 months - one year, and frequently end up staying longer as we continue exploring deeper layers and they see more improvement in different parts of their life.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

• Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.