Frequently Asked Questions

How long are sessions? And how often?

Sessions are 45 to 50-minutes long, typically once per week.

Are you meeting with people in person?

For now, I am only meeting with people virtually using a secure video platform. I plan to be offering a limited amount of in-person sessions starting in the winter. Please contact me for further details.

How much do you charge for sessions? Do you accept insurance?

My rate is $175 for 45-50 minutes. I accept a limited number of people for reduced fee sessions based on need and proof of income. I am currently in-network with Cigna, though this is subject to change. I also accept Lyra Healthcare if provided by your employer. For all others, I can provide you with the paperwork needed in order to get reimbursed if you have out-of-network benefits.

Where are you located and what are your hours?

Once I am back in the office, I will be located in midtown east, close to Grand Central. My hours are currently Monday through Wednesday, 10am to 8pm, Thursdays from 10am to 6pm, and Fridays, 10am to 5pm.

What is your Cancellation Policy?

I have a 24-hour cancellation policy. If a session is missed without notice or canceled less than 24-hours in advance, you will be charged the full session fee. I understand that people get sick or have emergencies from time to time. If this happens, I will waive the fee a limited amount of times as an exception.

Are we going to focus on my childhood?

Generally speaking, at some point in treatment, your upbringing will be discussed. The extent to which this comes up depends on how useful it would be to your goals and treatment. Unless your goal is to focus on your childhood, this is only done to the extent that it will be helpful to you.

How long does therapy usually last?

This may not be super satisfying to hear, but it really depends on your goals and what we are working on. The length could be anywhere from 6 months to 2 years, or longer. It varies widely. Sometimes, when people are ready to end, they return later on for check-in’s or a ‘tune-up’ if they feel the need. But it all depends on what works best for the individual circumstance.

Do you work with children or teens?

I work with teens from 13 years old to 18+.

Do you work with couples?

Not at the moment, but that is likely to change within the next year.

What happens when I don't need to come anymore?

Then we will end therapy. However, we will definitely have a conversation beforehand, reviewing all the work you’ve done and how you can take this into your life on your own going forward. Ending in this way can be a beautiful thing.

Will I be doing most of the talking while you listen, or will you offer some advice?

You will not be doing all of the talking, although you will generally decide what you want to focus on based on your goals and what is happening in your life. In terms of advice, I won’t tell you what to do but I will help guide you to your own answer and resolution. I have also been known to give a gentle ‘push’ if I notice some avoidance or stalling :)

Are you constantly analyzing people outside of your job?

Nope. I actually prefer not to do this outside of work so that I can separate my personal life from my professional life. However, becoming a therapist has definitely helped me understand people and relationships much better. So, it has changed my perspective in many ways.

Do you ever think about clients outside of sessions?

Absolutely I do! In fact, I often think about and try to plan out sessions in order to help move progress along. There are, of course, reasonable limits to the amount of time spent outside sessions as I also need to maintain my own boundaries.

Have you ever struggled like your clients, or are you just perfect?

No, I am in no way perfect at all, and yes, I have struggled similarly to my own clients before going to my own therapy. In fact, many therapists decide to do this work as a result of their own struggles. It can be really gratifying to help others in the way that you have been helped yourself.

Have you ever seen your own therapist?

Yup! See my answer to the question above.

Were you always a therapist?

Nope, I was not always a therapist. In fact, this is a second career for me. I actually studied music performance as a saxophone player in Canada, where I was raised, prior to going back to school to become a therapist.

Do you sometimes get bored or frustrated hearing the same thing over and over?

Actually, no. When people feel the need to rehash things, it usually means that things are not resolved for them and we have to keep working on the solution. Most people don’t want to keep rehashing things. It’s my job to help them figure out what’s keeping them stuck in order to get ‘unstuck’.