Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy

I am licensed in New York and New Jersey and can provide telehealth services in Florida.

I work remotely with clients throughout New York, New Jersey, and Florida via telehealth. I do not currently offer in-person sessions.

Yes. I offer a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation so we can get a sense of whether working together might make sense — before you commit to anything.

I am a licensed psychotherapist (LCSW).  A licensed psychotherapist — such as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) — is a clinically trained mental health professional who provides psychotherapy. A psychologist (PhD or PsyD) similarly provides psychotherapy and may also offer psychological testing. On the other hand, a coach is not a licensed mental health professional and works outside the clinical framework. A coach is not permitted to provide psychotherapy.

Yes. I have completed training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) through the New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy. EFT is one of the most extensively researched approaches to couples work, with a focus on understanding the emotional bond between partners and rebuilding connection when it has been damaged or lost.

It can be, and in my practice it is. I practiced law for over twenty years before becoming a psychotherapist, which means I understand legal culture from the inside — for example, the billing pressures, the partnership dynamics, the particular difficulty of asking for help in a profession that prizes composure. When I am working with lawyers, this shared context changes what is possible in the work.

I am an out-of-network provider. I do not bill insurers directly, but I am able to provide a statement that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Whether you are entitled to reimbursement — and at what level — depends on your specific plan. I am happy to discuss this further if it is a consideration for you.

We will talk about what has brought you to therapy and begin to get a sense of what you would like to focus on. The first session is also an opportunity for both of us to see whether working together feels like a good fit.

If we decide to continue, we will agree on a schedule that works for you and begin to focus more directly on the areas you want to work on.

Most people meet once a week, as that tends to provide enough continuity for the work to develop in a meaningful way.

There is no set timeline. Some people find that a focused course of work over a few months achieves what they are looking for. Others benefit from longer-term work. We will discuss what makes sense for you from the outset, and revisit it as the work develops.