Frequently Asked Questions

I offer both in-person and virtual sessions.

For in-person sessions we will meet in my Midtown Manhattan office at 202 West 40th Street.

The office is convenient to most subway lines, Grand Central, Port Authority & Penn Station.

For virtual (online) sessions please note that you must be located in New York State.

I specialize in working with women who are ready to step out of old patterns and show up in the world - for their work, their relationships, themselves - in a calm and empowered way.

My specialties are: anxiety, childhood trauma and highly sensitive people (HSP).

If the above doesn’t exactly describe you, but my work and approach resonate, please feel free to reach out!

We’ll meet weekly for 50 minute sessions.

Longer and/or more frequent sessions are an option as well.

initial 20 minute phone consultation: FREE

50 minute therapy session: $250

I accept credit/debit/FSA/HSA cards. I do not bill for services or carry account balances.

I am not an in-network provider and do not accept insurance directly.

If you have out-of-network (OON) mental health insurance benefits, you may be eligible to submit a claim for reimbursement.

You pay me in full at time of service, and at the end of each month I will provide you with a special statement —referred to as a superbill — for you to submit for reimbursement to your insurance provider.

I make no guarantees about the level of reimbursement you will receive from your insurance company.

I suggest you contact your insurance company and research the following:

• Do I have out-of-network mental health or behavioral health coverage?

• Does my plan reimburse for psychotherapy services provided by a New York State licensed creative arts therapist (LCAT)?

• Do I need to meet an out-of-network deductible? How much is it?

• At what rate will I be reimbursed? (if they ask for a CPT code it is 90834)

• For virtual sessions: Does my plan reimburse for telehealth (video) psychotherapy services? What CPT code modifier is needed (usually 95 or GT)?

• Is there an annual limit on the number of sessions or the total amount that’s reimbursable?

• What’s the process for getting reimbursed?

I reserve several spots in my practice for those who are unable to pay my full fee.

Please message me to ask about current sliding scale availability.

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective is also a good option for low-fee reduced fee/sliding scale therapy.

The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what’s bringing you in. You don’t need to prepare anything in advance or have a clear way to explain what you’re feeling. Many people come in feeling overwhelmed, anxious, self-critical, or simply unsure where to start - and we’ll begin right there.

We’ll talk about what’s been going on for you recently.. I may ask some questions about your history or patterns in how you experience stress, emotions, or relationships, but there’s no pressure to share anything before you’re ready.

My approach is relational and attuned to your pace. Alongside talking, we may also gently notice what’s happening internally in the moment - emotionally or in your body. Depending on what feels comfortable for you, we might also begin to explore creative or music-based ways of working, though this is always optional and never required.

A first session is not about “figuring everything out.” It’s about getting a felt sense of whether this space feels supportive, and beginning to understand what kind of work might be helpful for you.

By the end of the session, we’ll usually have a sense of what working together could look like and whether it feels like a good fit to continue.

I believe in laughing loudly and that cursing is always okay. I bring lots of curiosity and compassion to our sessions. Your sense of safety and comfort are my priority.

Sessions will include traditional talk therapy as well as simple creative techniques like musical improvisation, music & imagery or listening to recorded music.

Music is a valuable tool we'll use in our sessions as a way to help you understand yourself, your feelings, and your relationships in a deeper way.

Want to learn more?

Read this blog post about a typical therapy session with me.

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You don’t need any musical skills to benefit from working with me.

My clients often come to me because music is a source of joy or connection for them, and they’re curious about a more creative and embodied approach to therapy.

Music is a tool in the therapy process that can help you explore and understand your feelings, thoughts, and relationships in a richer way. This might mean that we listen to some of your music, explore rhythm together as a symbol for relationships or patterns, or use simple vocal sounds like humming to calm your nervous system.

Great! You can schedule your free 20 min intro call here.

During this phone call we’ll chat about what you're looking for, how I can help & answer any questions you may have.

If it feels like a good fit to move forward, we can schedule your first session then.

If you have other questions, you can send me a message here.