Please contact us at info@healthpsychny.com for current fees.
Payment is due in full at the time of each service and must be made by credit card using our online electronic medical record system.
Like most NYC psychologists in private practice, I am an out-of-network provider. That means I do not accept insurance. If you choose to work with me, you will be required to pay for each session in full at the time of service. However, if you have out-of-network benefits I will provide all the necessary documentation for reimbursement in a timely fashion.
In my experience, patients who have 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.
I 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 will depend on the nature of your presenting problems and treatment goals. However, a typical course of treatment lasts from six months to two years. I believe it is important to continuously monitor progress toward your goals and to reevaluate treatment duration if necessary.
I typically see new patients weekly. This is so that we can establish a strong path towards treatment gains. As you experience improvement, sessions can be spaced out to every other week or less frequently.
I prefer to set a weekly appointment time; however, I will do my best to accommodate your schedule.
The initial assessment session is one hour long. Ongoing therapy sessions are 45 minutes.
Appointments are offered on weekdays, Mondays through Thursdays. I will do my 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 I often work collaboratively with psychiatrists when patients take psychiatric medication. If you are interested in medication treatment but do not have a psychiatrist, I can provide referrals to trusted colleagues.
Absolutely. Confidentiality is an essential part of the patient-therapist relationship and I take it very seriously. If you would like me to speak with other individuals (such as another healthcare provider), I will ask that you give me written permission. There are a small number of legal and ethical limits to confidentiality that I will review with you during our initial appointment.
The first step is to schedule a free 15-minute phone call with me so that we can discuss your therapy goals and determine whether we should schedule an initial assessment session.
