Individual Therapy

First steps

Phone: Contact me for a free video consultation. I'll introduce myself, answer any questions, and discuss your needs for treatment. If you choose to move forward, we'll schedule an appointment for an initial 50-minute consultation.

 

Initial consultation: In our first session, you'll have a chance to see how I work as we discuss your history and treatment goals, and see if we're a good match. I'll provide my impressions and treatment recommendations, and provide referrals if I don’t think we’re a good fit.

 

Psychotherapy: If we agree to work together in psychotherapy, we'll tailor a treatment plan for you and discuss the terms of treatment (including frequency, priorities, and mutual expectations).  In general, I offer 50-minute sessions, once or twice weekly, depending on your needs and preferences.

Fee & Insurance

Maryland: My fee is $200 for a 50-minute psychotherapy or consultation session.

New York: My fee is $300 for a 50-minute psychotherapy or consultation session.

I am an out-of-network provider for most insurance companies. This means that after you meet your deductible, most insurance providers will reimburse you for a portion of the session fee. I can provide a superbill with the information you need for reimbursement.

Check with your insurance company about your out-of-network insurance benefits for mental health services.

Some questions you may ask:

  • Is a pre-authorization or referral from a physician required for treatment?

  • What is my deductible amount? How much do I have remaining?

  • What percentage of the psychotherapy session fee is reimbursed?

  • Is there a maximum covered amount per session?

  • Is there a limit on number of sessions covered per year?

  • When does the year begin?

  • Are certain diagnoses covered/not covered?

  • How do I file a claim?