F.A.Q.

  • We all need a little extra assistance and support sometimes. Rock on for that recognition! It’s not easy asking for that and it takes strength to be vulnerable. There are times when we just need a little boost or maybe things are too hectic and we know we will need support for a while. Whatever the reason, extra assistance can be super beneficial. Think of going to therapy as having one extra person in your corner that you can bounce things off of or get fresh perspective from. Someone that won’t judge you and will offer refuge from your daily life.

  • Initial sessions are approximately 60 minutes. These sessions are a good time for you to get to know your clinician/therapist and figure out if you two a good fit. They are also the time of the most information gathering for me to see how your therapist can best help you address your needs. Subsequent sessions are approximately 53 minutes (for a 60 minute session) and can also be paired down to 45 minutes as desired.

  • We have clinicians with all sorts of backgrounds that enjoy working with several methods. No two people are alike and there is no “one size fits all” approach to therapy. We have clinicians that weave in work with mindfulness and movement therapy that results in reduced anxiety, depression and clients feeling less triggered by their past traumas. Also worksheets found in CBT, DBT skills as well as building on the strengths you already have for coping skills. Whatever it is you are struggling with, we will see what methods may work best for you.

  • Depending on each therapist, we are in network with Commercial Insurance plans (through an employer). These include Aetna (including Meritain), Cigna/Evernorth, MVP, and Excellus BCBS (including Empire BCBS, Highmark and Anthem). We also can accept Optum, UHC, Oscar and Oxford insurance. We do not accept Empire NYSHIP (Beacon/Carelon) and we do not accept Medicaid or Medicare. We provide out of network billing as needed, providing you with a monthly statement that you can submit directly to your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement. It is important to note that insurance companies do not “guarantee benefits”. Many folks utilize their out of network benefits and we encourage those wishing to go this route to contact your insurance company, first to find out if they have these. We also offer self-pay options. Each clinician also has a limited number of sliding scale options available. When they are full, we are unable to take on any more and we are happy to provide referrals. Please ask about any sliding scale options.

  • Medication isn’t a miracle cure. Think of it like a band-aid. Band-aids can be really helpful. Put one on a cut and it’ll help keep out the grime and dust while the wound is healing. The healing still needs to go on beneath the surface, though. That’s the work you’ll do in therapy. Taking medication is a truly personal and unique decision to be made in conjunction with a licensed provider.

  • That’s a huge question. One that cannot truly be answered here as this is specific to both the individual and the concern they are struggling with. This also depends on your own active participation in your treatment. Some clients come to therapy with one goal in mind. When this is accomplished, they leave. Others come to therapy and continue for years to have this added support through many of life’s circumstances and transitions, allowing for this space to call their own. Sessions are scheduled per your schedule and your therapist’s. If someone is coming weekly and works on things outside of sessions, they may reach their desired goal quicker than someone else might under different circumstances.

Our Fees

We Believe In Transparency

Effective January 1, 2023. These fees are subject to change and will typically change yearly with at least 60 days notice.

Individual: $150/ One Therapy Hour (approx. 53+ minutes)

GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

  • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

  • Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

  • Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises