What is your fee? Do you take insurance?
My fees are similar to those for other highly trained and experienced psychologists in New York City. I am currently in-network with Aetna, which I use through Headway.co. For other insurances I am out of network. Many of my patients are able to use their out-of-network benefits, which often cover a significant portion of the fee. I will be glad to help you navigate this process, provide the necessary paperwork, and offer consultation about any issues that arise. Also, keep in mind that flex spending (FSA) accounts can be used for psychotherapy sessions and represent a significant savings for you. I accept payment by check or Zelle.
What is your policy for missed or cancelled sessions?
Therapy works best with regular sessions. In addition, your session time is held for you alone. For these reasons, I ask that you do your best to honor your scheduled appointments. If you need to cancel a session, please give me as much notice as possible and join me in trying to find a workable alternative time to meet. If you prefer not to reschedule (or if I do not get at least twelve hours’ notice of the cancellation), I do charge for the missed session. If you are using insurance, please note that insurance does not cover missed sessions, so you would be responsible for the entire fee. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, let me know and we can discuss it further.
How often will we meet?
I meet with people a minimum of once a week. Should our schedules allow, we might consider meeting twice weekly. This offers more depth and is more effective in achieving long-lasting change. For those who are most curious about themselves and who seek significant change in their experience of life, we should consider whether psychoanalysis, which involves meeting throughout the week, is right for you.