Getting Started
15 - Minute Complimentary Phone Call
The process of finding the right therapist can sometimes be overwhelming and discouraging. In my experience, I’ve found it’s best to offer a 15-minute complimentary phone call to potential patients to understand if I am the best fit to help you achieve your goals. You can request the phone call using the contact form, or we can move right into booking the first formal step of our work, the initial intake.
Initial Intake (60 minutes)
The first step in the process is to come in for a 60 minute initial intake. This allows me to learn more about your background / history, hear what you are looking for and discuss the best way forward.
Ongoing Sessions (45 minutes)
Ongoing sessions can focus on talk therapy (CBT, DBT) or therapeutic technology (Virtual Reality Therapy, neurofeedback, biofeedback). Some patients prefer to engage in both types of treatments at the same time to help feel better, faster.
Office Info
New York, NY Location: 157 East 86th St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10028 (Upper East Side)
Upstate New York: Stone Ridge Healing Arts Center, 3457 Main St Floor 2, Stone Ridge, NY 12484
Phone: (929) 265-1453
Session Types: In-Person, Virtual (Telehealth)
Languages: English, Russian
Fees
The intake fee and ongoing session prices are discussed during the 15-minute complimentary phone call.
I am currently not in-network with insurance companies. However, I am happy to provide you an invoice which you can submit to your insurance directly for out of network reimbursement. I can also help you check your out of network benefits or provide a cheat sheet of what to ask your insurance company.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to keep an appointment, please give 48 business hours advanced notice, otherwise you will be charged in full for the time that was reserved for you. Insurance companies do not reimburse for missed appointment sessions. You may cancel your appointment by calling me and leaving a message. If you are late for an appointment, you will be seen for the remainder of your reserved time.
I understand that life is often unpredictable and there are unexpected circumstances that can arise. With advanced notice, I will try my best to accommodate your schedule change requests.
If I have never been to therapy before, what should I expect? How do I know if I should go, and how do I start?
Starting therapy can be an intimidating and scary process. Whether you are in a good place in your life and you're looking to fine tune some aspects of your life to feel even better, or you're currently experiencing depression, stress or otherwise feel stuck, we can find appropriate therapeutic tools for you. During the initial assessment we will collaboratively identify how success and a life worth living look for you, and together we will come up with a tangible plan to get there. Or, if you simply want to learn more about yourself, and you're unsure how to navigate that, we can tackle it together with careful guidance and self-inquiry. Irrespective of what your goal in therapy is, I'm going to support and guide you in navigating the process of personal growth and improvement, creating a safe space where you can freely explore your needs and wishes. I meet my clients where they are at and honor their stories and unique experiences. If you're not sure how to begin, the first step is starting the conversation and trusting that together, we will find the right path for you.