FAQs

Choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision. It may help to seek personal recommendations and carefully review credentials for specialized post-graduate training. It’s often beneficial to consult with multiple therapists before making your choice.

If you do not connect well with a therapist at the onset, it may be worthwhile to explore other options. However, if these feelings develop later in treatment, it’s important to discuss them within the therapy. Such conversations can be vital to deepening your self-understanding.

In our first session, we will discuss your primary concerns and goals for therapy. This initial conversation helps establish a foundation for our work together. Rest assured, this is a safe space where you can share openly, and we will proceed at a comfortable pace.

Therapy sessions last 45 minutes. This duration allows enough time to explore your concerns without feeling rushed.

Treatment for teens and older children begins differently. Teens, and even middle schoolers, have a growing need for privacy and separation from their families. They often have feelings about going to therapy and about which therapist they are comfortable seeing. Therefore, I recommend they come in with their parents for the first visit.

Please know that we will proceed with great care and respect for your comfort. You will never be pressured to discuss anything beyond what you feel ready to share. I understand that talking about past experiences can be difficult. When painful topics arise in your therapy sessions, we will pace our discussions to ensure that you leave our sessions feeling composed and supported.

I am in some networks: a preferred provider for Atlantic Health Systems employees, the Electricians’ IBEW union, the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program, and a Medicare provider for traditional plan holders. For clients with other insurance plans, I will assist you in understanding how to submit the necessary paperwork on your own behalf. Your insurance company will reimburse you directly if you have out-of-network coverage. To verify your out-of-network benefits and deductibles, please refer to your insurance policy or contact your insurance carrier.

For your convenience, I offer secure online payment options. If you prefer, you can also pay with cash or checks during your therapy visit, and I will provide a statement for your insurance company. To make an online payment, please click here. You will be redirected to a secure external site to complete your payment.

I understand that life can be unpredictable, and sometimes plans change. If you need to cancel or reschedule your therapy appointment, I kindly ask for at least 24 hours’ notice. To make any changes, please feel free to reach out to me directly by phone. If a cancellation occurs with less than 24 hours’ notice, I want to make you aware that the regular session fee will still apply. Insurance companies typically don’t cover missed appointments or late cancellations. I appreciate your understanding and cooperation. My main priority is to work together to meet your needs with care and expertise.

Absolutely, your therapy sessions are confidential. Your privacy is incredibly important, and strict confidentiality laws protect all the information you share. There are a few exceptions required by law, such as if there’s an imminent risk of harm to yourself or others or in cases of child or elder abuse. We’ll review these exceptions in detail during your first therapy visit to ensure you feel comfortable and informed. Just like when you visit other healthcare providers, the HIPAA privacy policy also applies here in therapy. You can review the HIPAA privacy policy here.

The No Surprises Act is a law designed to protect you from unexpected medical bills. It ensures that you won’t be financially burdened by out-of-network charges when receiving emergency care or certain non-emergency services at in-network facilities. Our goal is to provide clear and transparent billing, so you can focus on your health with peace of mind.  Click here to see the see the full CMS statement