Frequently Asked Questions

Many people wonder whether their struggles are “serious enough” for therapy. In reality, therapy isn’t only for moments of crisis. People often seek therapy when they feel stuck in patterns, overwhelmed by stress, or curious about understanding themselves more deeply.

We start with a 15-minute intro call to see whether working together feels like a good fit. In the first few sessions, I'll want to understand what brought you in, but there's no questionnaire I'm trying to get through. I'm interested in your history, your relationships, how you relate to your own thoughts and feelings, and what you notice in yourself. We'll get a sense of what it's like to work together along the way, and there's plenty of room for feedback on how the process is going.

Sometimes, but it isn't the main thing I do. Most people have already had plenty of advice and still feel stuck. My aim is to help you understand what's driving the pattern, so the choices that fit you become clearer from the inside. I'm not a blank slate, though. I'll share what I notice, ask questions, and offer suggestions when they feel appropriate.

It can be normal to feel temporarily more emotional or unsettled when starting therapy. Talking about difficult experiences or feelings may bring things to the surface that have been avoided or suppressed. Over time, working through these experiences often leads to greater clarity, stability, and relief.

Therapy often works gradually rather than through sudden breakthroughs. Signs that therapy is working may include becoming more aware of your emotions, recognizing patterns in relationships, responding differently to stress, or feeling more able to tolerate difficult feelings. You may not always feel better right away, but over time many people notice increased clarity, flexibility, and self-understanding.

Please say so. Disappointment, irritation, or the urge to cancel often show up right when the work is touching something important. Talking about those feelings with me is part of the therapy, not a detour from it.

I provide online therapy for individuals, couples, and teens throughout New York State and Florida.

For those in NYC, I offer in-person, virtual, and hybrid sessions. To maintain clinical consistency, we will typically establish one of these as our primary modality. Many of the people I work with are located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.

Meaningful change requires consistency. I typically see clients weekly for 45-minute sessions. This structure provides the stability needed to do deep work and allows us to treat this time as a protected space for your internal development.

I do not accept insurance as I’m an "out-of-network" provider. However, many of my clients receive significant reimbursement (typically 60–80%) through their PPO or POS plans once their deductible is met. You can check your out-of-network benefits using the Mentaya benefits checker below.

Why out-of-network?

For many, the benefits of working outside the insurance system provide an essential layer of safety and specialization:

• Total Privacy: No diagnosis or clinical notes are shared with insurance databases.

• Clinical Autonomy: Your care is never interrupted by insurance "reviews" or arbitrary session limits.

How much does a session cost?

I offer individual therapy at $250 per 45-minute session and couples therapy at $280 per 55-minute session.

I understand that circumstances vary. If needed, I can discuss limited sliding scale options.

How does it work with out-of-network reimbursement?

1. Payment: You’re charged automatically after each session.

2. Superbill: At the end of each month, I provide you with a detailed "superbill" (an itemized receipt for medical services).

3. Submission: You submit this superbill to your insurance company via their online portal or app.

4. Reimbursement: Your insurance provider mails you a check or issues a direct deposit for your covered amount.

You can instantly check your out-of-network benefits using the Mentaya benefits checker below. This is a free estimate and can help you understand what therapy may cost after reimbursement.

If you prefer to reach out to your insurance provider on your own, you can Download My Insurance Call Script Here to ensure you get the most out of your out-of-network benefits.

Yes. Everything discussed in therapy is confidential. I am legally and ethically bound to protect your privacy. There are limited exceptions required by law — if there is a risk of serious harm to you or someone else, or in cases of suspected abuse of a child or vulnerable adult. These exceptions are rare, and I will always discuss confidentiality with you at the start of our work together so you know exactly where the boundaries are.

Yes. I work with clients across a range of backgrounds, and I have particular familiarity with the family dynamics and cultural expectations that often come up in Jewish and/or Middle Eastern households — generational guilt, conditional approval, and pressure around achievement or tradition among them.