I’m posting some of the most frequent questions I receive. I also welcome you to call me at 646-785-7400 or send an email with any additional questions.

WHAT IS YOUR FEE?

1. My fee for individual psychotherapy is $150 per 50 minute session, payable at the time of service.  More on fees...
   

DO YOU OFFER A SLIDING SCALE?

1. I no longer offer reduced fees. If you are in need of a lower-cost option, I would encourage you to visit TherapySafetyNet.org, a coalition of New York mental health professionals who offer reduced fee psychotherapy to uninsured clients.
   

DO YOU ACCEPT MY INSURANCE?

1. I am a participating in-network provider with Aetna. If you are insured by Aetna, you will be responsible for paying any applicable co-payment as defined by your policy. More on insurance...
   

WILL MY INSURANCE REIMBURSE ME IF I PAY OUT OF POCKET?

1. It depends on your policy. Most PPO plans will reimburse you a percentage of fees that you pay to an an out-of-network psychologist. At the end of each month, I provide a receipt that you may submit to your insurance company for partial reimbursement. You may call the toll-free number on your insurance card to ask about the rate at which they reimburse you for fees you pay an out-of-network psychologist. Questions to ask your insurance company...
   

CAN I SEE YOU EVERY OTHER WEEK?

1. If you want to get serious work done, you will need to come to therapy at least once weekly. On certain occasions after completion of long-term psychotherapy, clients may come in less frequently to maintain the gains they have made.
   

DO YOU WORK WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES?

1. No, I work with adults in individual therapy, and on occasion I work with couples.
   

WHERE DID YOU COMPLETE YOUR TRAINING?

1. I earned my doctorate in 2005 from the APA-Accredited Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University New England. Please see the Qualifications and Biography pages for full details regarding my training and experience.
   

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text revised September 2, 2009