Frequently Asked Questions
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My standard fee for a 55 minute session is $170.
Payment is due at the end of session. I accept all major credit cards and debit cards. Payment will be collected through a HIPAA compliant client portal.
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Yes, I am credentialed with:
Aetna
Carelon
Cigna
Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York (formerly Empire).
For out-of-network clients, upon request, I can provide a superbill for you to submit directly to your insurance carrier.
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Yes, I have limited sliding scale slots on my caseload. Reach out if you’d like to learn more.
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I currently see all clients via Telehealth.
My intention is to be able to see people in-person by the second half of 2026.
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I am available Monday through Friday and have different availability depending on the day; the earliest session starts at 9 am, and the latest session starts at 7 pm. Please reach out to discuss specific availability.
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Therapy sessions last for different amounts of time; some people are in therapy for a few months while others can be in therapy for a few years due to various factors. Ideally therapy will last as long as it takes for you to notice improvements and feel you are moving through life with more ease.
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I use a HIPAA compliant Telehealth (virtual) client portal managed by Alma. Learn more about Alma here.
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While I understand things come up, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment or you will be charged a $100 fee. This is necessary because your session time is held exclusively for you.
*There may be some exceptions to this in the case of emergencies.
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Finding a therapist that you click with is very important and in fact this scenario is not so rare in therapy. I encourage you to communicate with me and I will be happy to support you making any decision you feel is best for you including looking for a different therapist.