Frequently Asked Questions

Many people are surprised by how strongly past experiences can continue to affect them. Experiences from earlier in life can shape emotional responses, self-perception, and patterns in relationships, often outside of conscious awareness. Therapy can help make sense of these connections and reduce the intensity of reactions that feel confusing or out of proportion.

Early relationships shape how we learn to trust others, express emotions, and handle conflict. As adults, these early patterns can influence how safe or vulnerable we feel in close relationships. Therapy can help identify these patterns and create new ways of relating that feel more secure and authentic.

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.

Trauma-informed therapy recognizes that past experiences of stress or trauma can shape how people experience emotions, relationships, and safety. A trauma-informed therapist works at a pace that feels manageable and emphasizes choice, safety, and collaboration. The goal is to help clients understand their experiences without feeling overwhelmed or judged.

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.

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

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.

Do you accept insurance?

I don’t accept insurance as I’m an "out-of-network" provider. However, while I do not bill insurance companies directly, many of my clients receive significant reimbursement (typically 60–80%) through their PPO or POS plans once their deductible is met.

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 50-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 pay your bill at the end of each month.

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.

What should I ask my insurance provider?

To find out exactly what your plan covers, I recommend calling the "Member Services" number on the back of your insurance card and asking:

• "Does my plan include out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health?"

• "What is my annual out-of-network deductible, and has it been met?"

• "What is the ‘allowable amount’ for CPT code 90834 (individual) or 90847 (couples)?"

  • Note: “allowable amount” is the maximum rate your insurance will pay for a session, regardless of my actual fee."

• "What percentage of that allowable amount will be reimbursed to me?"

Download my Insurance Call Script to ensure you get the most out of your out-of-network benefits.