The initial consultation is a free 20-minute phone conversation. We’ll explore your goals for therapy, discuss how I may be able to help, address any questions you may have, and determine whether working together feels like a good fit.

My goal is to help you find relief as soon as possible. Sometimes a shorter course of therapy is all that’s needed, but changing deeper patterns can take time. As we progress, we’ll check in and reassess your needs as we go. You’re always welcome to bring in any and all thoughts or feelings about how therapy is going for you. Depending on your needs, we can work on a short-term or longer-term basis.

My fees reflect the industry standard for the NYC area. Part or all of my fees may be reimbursed by your out-of-network insurance benefits. I offer a limited number of sliding scale rates on a case-by-case basis. I welcome conversations around money and what paying for therapy brings up for you, as this is often a loaded topic that goes deep (and therapy is a great place to go deep!).

About the Good Faith Estimate: Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service, or at any time during treatment. 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, or how to dispute a bill, see your Estimate, or visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

I am an out-of-network only provider. This means that I am not in-network with any insurance plans. If you’d like to use your out of network benefits to help cover the cost of our sessions, I can provide you with a itemized receipt at the end of each month, also called a superbill, that you can submit to your insurer for reimbursement. It is your responsibility to inquire with your insurance company about your specific out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health services. To clarify your estimated costs and coverage, I recommend calling your insurance provider to ask:

* Do I have out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health services with an LCSW?

* Are telehealth sessions covered (CPT code 90834-95)?

* If so, what portion of the fee will insurance reimburse?

* How many sessions will be covered per calendar year? Is there an annual limit?

* What is my out-of-network deductible? Has any of it been met this year?

* What are the specific steps I need to take to be reimbursed for out-of-network psychotherapy services?

* Do I need a referral from my primary care physician for my services to be covered?

We’ll agree on a set weekly meeting time. Each session is 45 minutes, held at the same time each week, via secure video. I reserve this time for you alone and won’t double book you with anyone else. This creates a consistent, reliable cadence that tends to be the most beneficial for therapy.

When life happens and you need to cancel, that’s okay, just be sure to provide me with 24 hours’ notice. Sessions canceled or rescheduled with less than 24 hours’ notice are charged for the full session fee. Please note that insurance companies will not reimburse for missed or canceled sessions.