Fees
Payment Option
I offer private-pay services and participate with several insurance plans. Please contact me to discuss current session fees, insurance coverage, and payment options. I am happy to answer your questions and help you understand your options before you schedule your first appointment with me.
Individual psychotherapy
$250per 50-minute session
One-to-one work — talk therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic interventions, guided imagery or bilateral music, in whatever combination is doing the most good.
I offer a limited number of sliding-scale appointments through The Green Bottle Method to help make therapy accessible for clients who may need greater financial flexibility.
Couples' counseling
$275per 60-minute session
Both partners attend. Sixty minutes rather than fifty, because two people need more room than one.
Some insurances accepted
Eligibility is verified through Headway, which checks your benefits directly with your plan and tells you your actual cost before you book.
Good Faith Estimate
As of 1 January 2022, the No Surprises Act requires health-care providers to inform uninsured and private-pay patients of their right to a Good Faith Estimate.
You have the right to receive a written estimate of expected charges before scheduling services. If the bill you receive exceeds that estimate by $400 or more, you have the right to dispute it.
Full details are available at cms.gov/nosurprises.
Cancellation policy
48 hours’ minimum notice is required to cancel or reschedule a session.
Sessions cancelled or rescheduled with less than 48 hours’ notice incur a fee of the full service value. Insurance does not cover late cancellation fees, and the fee must be paid before rescheduling.
Repeated late cancellations may result in a change to your session time, so that the slot can be offered to someone who can use it.
The policy exists to keep the schedule workable, not to catch you out. If something genuinely unavoidable happens, tell me.
Common questions
The things people ask before they call.
Do you take my insurance?
Some insurances are accepted. The quickest way to find out about yours is to check eligibility through Headway, which verifies your benefits directly with your plan — no phone queue required. If your plan is not accepted, you can still be seen at the private-pay rate, and a Good Faith Estimate will be provided.
What is a Good Faith Estimate and do I need one?
Under the No Surprises Act, which took effect on 1 January 2022, anyone who is uninsured or paying privately has the right to receive a written estimate of expected charges before scheduling. You will be given one automatically. If the final bill exceeds the estimate by $400 or more, you have the right to dispute it.
How long are sessions and how often would we meet?
Individual sessions run 50 minutes; couples’ sessions run 60. Most people begin weekly, because trauma and grief work in particular need continuity to be effective. Frequency is something we review together as things change.
What happens if I need to cancel?
A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule. Sessions cancelled or moved with less notice are charged at the full service value. Insurance does not cover late cancellation fees, and the fee must be settled before rescheduling.
Is the first consultation really free?
Yes. A brief phone consultation costs nothing and commits you to nothing. It exists so you can hear how I work and I can tell you honestly whether I am the right person for what you are dealing with.
Are virtual sessions as effective as in person?
For most of the work here, yes — including EMDR and Brainspotting, both of which adapt well to video. SandPlay is the clear exception, since it needs the tray and the figures, and is offered in person only.
Do you offer a sliding scale?
Yes. I believe meaningful therapy should be both an investment in your well-being AND accessible.
My standard fee is $250 for a 50-minute session, reflecting my clinical experience, professional licensures, advanced training, specialized therapeutic approaches, and commitment to ongoing professional development. I continually invest in education and training so that the care I provide remains thoughtful, effective, and informed by current clinical practice.
At the same time, I recognize that financial circumstances vary. The Green Bottle Method is my approach to creating a limited number of reduced-fee openings for clients whose financial circumstances may necessitate flexibility in order to access care.
Rather than using a one-size-fits-all sliding scale, The Green Bottle Method offers three fee levels:
Bottle 1 | $180–$250
For clients who have the ability to invest in therapy but may need a modest reduction from the standard $250 fee.
Bottle 2 | $100–$175
For clients experiencing greater financial limitations whose financial circumstances may necessitate a more substantially reduced fee.
Bottle 3 | $70–$80
I reserve one therapy opening for a client who falls within this range through Open Path Psychotherapy Collective, a nonprofit organization that connects individuals experiencing financial barriers with participating mental health professionals offering affordable therapy.
These reduced-fee openings are limited, occurring for an agreed-upon limited time, and offered based on availability. If cost is a concern, I encourage you to reach out. You do not need to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about discussing finances. We can have an honest conversation about your circumstances and explore whether one of these options—or another affordable path to care—may be available.
Do you offer in-person sessions?
Yes — with most of my work taking place virtually. My regular sessions are typically provided through a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, allowing me to work with clients throughout New York.
At times, an in-office session can be a meaningful addition to virtual therapy. When clinically appropriate and arranged in advance, clients may meet with me in person for a session when they feel that having physical support in the room would be helpful — particularly when working through sensitive trauma material while incorporating approaches that utilize EMDR equipment, Sand Tray Therapy, or tactile Art/Insight-oriented materials.
Ask about cost before you commit to anything.
Fees, insurance, availability — all fair game on the free consultation call. Nothing is booked until you decide to book it.