FAQ
Cancellation Policy: I understand that life can be unpredictable, and sometimes you may need to cancel or reschedule. To best serve all clients, I ask for at least 24 hours' notice if you need to make changes to your appointment.
Cancellations or rescheduling with less than 24 hours' notice: Full session fee will be charged unless we are able to reschedule your appointment within the same week.
No-call/no-show: Full session fee will be charged.
These policies are in place to respect both your time and mine, ensuring I can offer appointments to clients who may be waiting for an opening. I will always make every effort to keep our scheduled sessions, only canceling in the event of an emergency. I truly appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please reach out as soon as possible.
Do you accept insurance? Yes! I am currently an in-network provider with commercial Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of New Jersey.
If you have commercial BCBS, I can bill your insurance directly. Please check with your plan to confirm your mental health benefits and any copays or deductibles. Unfortunately, this does not include BCBS Medicare or Medicaid plans.
For clients who do not have BCBS (or prefer not to use insurance), I also accept private pay (cash, check, or card). Superbills are available upon request for out-of-network reimbursement with other insurance companies.
What are your rates? Initial sessions are $175. Follow ups are $140.
How long will I be in therapy? It depends! We’ll work together on your individual needs, goals, and the nature of the challenges you’re facing. Some clients may find significant progress in a short period, while others may benefit from ongoing support over a longer duration.
We will work together to determine the most effective path forward, and I’ll be with you every step of the way as we monitor your progress. Your pace is important, and therapy will be as long as it takes for you to feel you’ve reached your goals, or until you feel ready to take what you’ve learned and move forward independently.
Ultimately, the decision is yours, and we’ll regularly check in to make sure therapy continues to be helpful for you.
Do you provide telehealth or in person sessions? I provide both.
Do you prescribe medicine? No. As a psychotherapist, prescribing medication is not within my scope of practice.
What is your availability? Please contact me so I can provide my most up-to-date availability. I do not, however, have availability on weekends. Evening availability is limited.
How long are sessions? Sessions are typically 50 minutes long.
What is your policy regarding confidentiality specifically between parents and children who are clients?
Confidentiality becomes more nuanced when working with minors. Although parental consent is required for clients under 16, the child remains the primary client.
In my experience, parents are typically more engaged in the therapeutic process with younger children and the child has a more limited sense of personal privacy.
However, with older children and adolescents, confidentiality becomes more complex and requires a thoughtful, case-by-case approach. There’s rarely a clear-cut rule. Considerations like the young person’s safety, their developmental need for privacy, the strength of the therapeutic alliance, and the parents’ interest in being involved must all be balanced. Ultimately, the boundaries around confidentiality are shaped collaboratively to best support the client’s well-being and the effectiveness of the treatment.