$250
For a weekly 45-50 minute session. Reduced fee spots currently not available. Sign up for my waitlist here.
Like most specialists, I don’t participate in insurance plans in order to maximize your privacy, confidentiality, and flexibility. I have partnered with Mentaya to help my clients save money on therapy! Use this out-of-network calculator below to see if you qualify for reimbursement for my services.
insurance can be tricky
You pay your monthly premium for a reason! Let’s make your insurance benefits work for you. Call your insurance and ask:
“Hi, do I have out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health?”
“If so, how much will I get reimbursed per session for a 45-50 minute session"?”
“Do I have to meet a deductible first before my out-of-network benefits kick in?”
“Am I eligible to use these benefits for tele-health appointments and in-person appointments, or only in-person?”
“Do I need to be referred by an in-network provider, such as my PCP, in order to see an out-of-network therapist?”
“When can I expect to see my reimbursement in the mail?”
I’ve seen clients receive their reimbursement straight in their mailbox 1-2 weeks after our first session. I’m here to help you make sure you’re armed with the best information about your insurance!
Do you offer a sliding scale or a reduced fee for therapy?
Being able to provide affordable or low-cost therapy is important to me, and I try to accommodate when and where I can. I currently have a waitlist for reduced fee spots. Please sign up for my waitlist by completing this reduced rate questionnaire, and I can reach out to you to schedule your free intro call when a spot opens up!
Do you accept other forms of payment, such as Health Savings (HSA) or Flexible Savings (FSA)?
Yes, I accept Health Savings (HSA) and Flexible Savings (FSA) to help you pay for the cost of therapy, along with out-of-network insurance benefits. HSA and FSA benefits are a debit card of pre-tax dollars set aside from your paycheck and designated by your employer. Contact your employee benefits specialist to learn more about this benefit and how it can help you save on taxes.
I can’t afford your full or reduced fee schedule and I don’t have out-of-network benefits, HSA, or FSA savings. Can you point me to some free or low-cost referrals?
It’s so hard to be able to find a quality, affordable therapist. I promise that I’m not the only therapist out there, and I’m confident you’ll find the best fit therapist for you. I recommend:
Alma, Headway, Grow Therapy, or Rula therapy to find therapists in-network with your insurance. All four companies have therapists that are in-network with major insurances. Headway also allows you to filter by ethnicity to find therapists who understand and are a part of your cultural diaspora.
If you don’t have insurance, Open Path Collective offers low-cost therapy with $40-80 out-of-pocket cost per session.
Inclusive Therapists has a BIPOC therapy fund that will cover the cost of sessions. So does the Loveland Foundation for Black Girls and Women looking for therapy. Click the links above to learn more about if you qualify and how to apply.
Help! I need help right now and I can’t wait for an appointment. What do I do?
Oh no! I’m unable to offer emergency crisis support. If you need immediate support in the event of an emergency, please dial 988 for the Suicide Prevention Hotline. You can also call 911 and ask for Emergency Medical Services, but please note that two NYPD officers are required to accompany the ambulance, even in the event of a mental health emergency. Call the crisis mobile team at NYC Well at (888) 692-9355, and a counselor and peer support team will meet with you. NYC Well also offers crisis counseling over the phone in the event that it’s not an emergency. You do not needto have suicidal thoughts to call NYC Well. If you’re having a crisis and just need to talk, NYC Well is there for you!
I really want to work with you, but I’m not in the states you’re licensed in. Can I still see you?
Sadly, because of states’ rights to setting their own healthcare laws, and international policies, I’m only legally allowed to see you if you reside in New York, New Jersey, or California. This affects your insurance benefits and coverage as well. This is because different states have different mental healthcare laws, and what makes someone a qualified therapist to be professionally licensed in one state, may not make them a qualified therapist to get licensed in another.
How do I book an appointment?
Yay! You made it this far! If you live in New York, New Jersey, or California, click the button below to schedule your Free Intro Call today! Once confirmed, I’ll send you a follow-up email with some additional info:
What do I need for my free intro call and my first session?
Come as you are! Upon booking your free intro call, you’ll be prompted to complete a brief questionnaire at your client portal. The questionnaire will help you know what to expect and help me prepare for our call to keep it structured and productive for the both of us! The purpose of the call is to make sure I’m the right therapeutic fit for you.
If I’m the right fit, I’ll ask if you’d like to book your first session within the first week. If so, we’ll go ahead and book your initial session. All I need from you is to complete your intake form (an extension of your brief questionnaire plus important therapy consent forms) no later than the night before your appointment to confirm your spot. From there, we’ll take it slow!
Do you offer in-person sessions?
I offer in-person sessions at my Manhattan office part-time. If you’re interested in meeting in-person, just ask! Please know that intro calls and initial sessions are always virtual in order to test the waters first.
Do you use AI or ChatGPT during sessions?
I do not use Ai or ChatGPT during any sessions, notes, or anything of a confidential matter. Your privacy is of the utmost sacred to me.
While I have used ChatGPT in the past for support with my marketing (for instance, my blog posts and social media marketing), I have never used ChatGPT during therapeutic work.