Please contact us for current fees.
You may be able to get partial reimbursement through your insurance company (see below).
Payment is due in full at the time of each service and must be made by credit card using our online system.
Like most NYC therapists in private practice, we are out-of-network providers. That means we do not accept insurance. If you choose to work with us, you will need to pay for each session in full at the time of service. However, if you have out-of-network benefits, we will provide all the necessary documentation for reimbursement in a timely fashion.
In our experience, patients with out-of-network mental/behavioral health benefits are reimbursed 50% to 80% of the cost of their sessions. It is helpful to call your insurance provider to find out your level of coverage in advance.
We will provide a statement of services at the end of each month. This form should be submitted to your insurance company with a health insurance claim form. Most insurance carriers will process your claim like any other medical claim.
The overall duration of your treatment depends on the nature of your presenting problems and treatment goals. However, a typical course of treatment lasts from six months to two years. We believe it is important to continuously monitor progress toward your goals and to reevaluate treatment duration if necessary.
We typically see new therapy patients weekly to establish a strong path toward treatment gains. As you experience improvement, sessions can be spaced out to every other week or less frequently.
The initial assessment session is one hour long. Ongoing therapy sessions are 45 minutes.
Appointments are offered on weekdays, Monday through Friday. We will do our best to find a time that accommodates your schedule.
Cancellations or rescheduling requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance to avoid a full fee charge.
Psychologists are not licensed to prescribe medication, though we often work collaboratively with psychiatrists when patients take psychiatric medication. If you are interested in medication treatment but do not have a psychiatrist, we can provide referrals to trusted colleagues.
Absolutely. Confidentiality is an essential part of the patient-therapist relationship, and we take it very seriously. If you would like your therapist to speak with other individuals (such as another healthcare provider), they will ask that you give them written permission. There are a small number of legal and ethical limits to confidentiality that we will review with you during our initial appointment.
The first step is to schedule a free 15-minute phone call with us so that we can discuss your therapy goals and determine whether we should schedule an initial assessment session.
The Health Psychology Center of New York
26 Court Street, Suite 409
Brooklyn, NY 11242
