As a new client, you can expect a welcoming and confidential environment where your well-being is our top priority. Our psychologists will take the time to understand your needs and concerns. You can anticipate a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and insights necessary to navigate life’s challenges and achieve meaningful growth and healing.

To schedule an appointment, click on the green ‘book an appointment’ button located on the top right hand side of the webpage. Fill out the information and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. If you don’t receive a response within 2 business days, please call, email, or use the contact form to ensure we got your message.

From there, for remote sessions, we try to match the right therapist with all the information you provided. We will then contact you on options on who is available. If you respond saying you would like to schedule the appointment, we will then verify your benefits and then send an email with the following information:

1. A notification that your psychologist will contact you to provide setting up virtual sessions and how to submit payment

2. Your costs for the sessions

3. A notification of an invitation link that will be sent to your email to look over the information entered is correct and to sign/fill out forms before the first session.

If you are scheduled for in-person sessions, we try to match the right therapist with all the information you provided. We will then contact you on options on who is available. If you respond saying you would like to schedule the appointment, we will then verify your benefits and then send an email with the following information:

1. Details on how to get to the office

2. Your costs for the sessions

3. A notification of an invitation link that will be sent to your email to look over the information entered is correct and to sign/fill out forms before the first session.

How much does each session cost?

•  If you are going to use an in network provider, after you fill out your insurance information, someone checks and verifies your benefits to see your cost per session. Your costs will be told to you before scheduling and/or confirming your first appointment.

•  If you are going to use your out of network insurance benefits or not use insurance to pay for your sessions, a fee will be determined prior to your first appointment.

•  When you choose to use your insurance either in network or out of network, you can call them (the number to call is on the back of your insurance card) to check your benefits. Here are questions you should ask to check your benefits. These questions apply to in network or out of network benefits.

1. What are my psychotherapy (in network or out of network) outpatient benefits?
2. Do I have a deductible? If so, what is the amount?
3. Do I have a copayment? If so, what is the amount?
4. Do I have coinsurance? If so, what is the amount?

Below are definitions of the terms above:

Copayments are a set dollar amount that is owed for each session. The amount is usually listed on your insurance card.

Coinsurance is a percentage of the total fee per session. For example, if the session rate is 200$ and your coinsurance is 10%, the fee per session would be 20 dollars.

Deductible is the amount you have to pay out of pocket before your insurance begins to cover you. For example, if you have a 1000$ deductible, you would have to pay 1000$ out of pocket before your insurance will start paying for services.

Lower Manhattan Psychology session rates are comparable to other psychologists in the New York area. Our rates vary depending on the service you are seeking. Please contact us to learn more.

All of our providers are in network with Aetna, Optum, Oxford, and United Healthcare and almost all of our providers are in network with Cigna/Evernorth.

We work with patients who have BCBS, Carelon, NYSHIP Empire, and many other popular insurance carriers as an out-of-network provider. Although we do not accept insurance directly, we can submit the documentation you need to receive reimbursement for services directly to your insurance company. Many insurance plans provide partial reimbursement for out-of-network mental health services. Coverage for our services will vary depending on your insurance provider.

You will be charged at the rate your insurance company is paying for your sessions or if you are not using insurance, you will be charged the session rate you are paying per session if you do not cancel your appointment a full 24 hours before your appointment time and/or if more than 2 sessions are canceled in a three month period (quarters). The first quarter is Jan to March, the second quarter is April to June, the third quarter is July to September, and the fourth quarter is October to December.

• Our telehealth sessions are conducted through HIPAA compliant video/audio software.
• Find a place that is quiet, where you can speak freely, and that has a good internet connection. 
• Test your camera and microphone before the session to make sure they are working.
• To maximize the software you’ll be using to conduct the sessions, turn off all notifications, and close any programs you are not using. That way you won’t be distracted during the session.