FAQ

I have a virtual office and meet with my clients through Zoom.

I am in the office Monday through Thursday, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Individual sessions are 50 minutes.

EMDR sessions are between 60 to 90 minutes.

I work with millennials, so ages 22-38.

I offer clients the first session for $75, so you can get to know me a bit before we commit to working together.

You can email [email protected] to get an accurate breakdown of your costs.

I accept insurance as an out-of-network provider.

Many insurance plans include reimbursement for out-of-network providers. I use a service called Nirvana that will run a check on your benefits to see if they include out-of-network coverage, file claims on your behalf, and do the legwork for getting you a reimbursement. They make it super easy to take advantage of your benefits.

You can email [email protected] to get an accurate breakdown of your costs.

Yes, let’s do this!

Leave me your information in the Contact form at the bottom of the page, or call the number at the top of the page, and I’ll connect with you to schedule your free 15-minute consultation.

I ask my clients to give as much notice as possible for cancellations, but less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged the full session fee. I provide a “pass” on one “less than 24 hours’ notice cancellation” every six months.

This really depends on your desires and needs.

Most of my clients begin with a weekly 50-minute session and then transition to a schedule that meets every other week.

Some of my clients start with two or three sessions per week to accelerate the process of change.

I am not the kind of therapist you see on TV where clients go in multiple times a week for decades. I chose to learn the therapies I did because they start working more quickly than your standard talk therapy.

My goal (honestly) is to help you feel happier and healthier (as quickly as possible)… and then send you on your way to go live your best life.

Generally, text and email will only be used to arrange scheduling and billing concerns. The more personal content of therapy will be reserved for our sessions together.

Emergency sessions and same-day calls can be scheduled at my discretion if I’m available. I do my best to maintain communication with my clients, but I cannot guarantee prompt communication outside of business hours.

If you have a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1, the National Suicide Prevention for Lifeline (800-273-8255), or for New York, NYC Well 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355).

My therapy style is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have training in many different types of therapy, including Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Radically Objective Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RODBT).

Yes, I offer virtual EMDR therapy through remotEMDR.com.

Yes, I used to do EMDR to help me when I was competing in fencing. A huge part of sports is shaking off mistakes and continuing to play the game. EMDR helped me move forward after competitions, process (but not dwell) on my mistakes, and be ready for my next tournament.

The assignments are optional. But to build momentum, enhance our work, and create change, I sometimes assign my clients “homework” that complements what we are doing in sessions.

Assignments might include looking at a visual aid about feelings, watching a TED Talk, or completing an exercise on defining values.

Therapy can be hard and uncomfortable, but the rewards can change you forever. There is nothing more valuable than living a happier and healthier life. We only get one, so it’s best to make the most of it.

Therapy is my third career (anyone can change!). After professional fencing, I worked in the fashion industry for several years before going back to school for psychology. I got my master’s degree from Hunter College, where I completed several internships, including one at West Point Military Academy Center for Performance Enhancement Psychology. After graduate school, I worked on a CBT-based research project and at a community health clinic in Harlem for three years doing individual therapy before going into private practice.

While working at the community health clinic, I completed several post-graduate programs. I obtained certificates in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (a 10-month training program through the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy), EMDR (a 50-hour program + 13 hours of supervision through Dr. William Zangwill), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I love learning, and I am always looking to expand my professional training to serve my clients better.

I regularly do therapy and strongly believe all therapists should have a therapist.

How can I tell someone they should go to therapy if I am not in it myself?

I think it’s essential for a therapist always to remember what it’s like to be on both sides of this partnership, so, yeah, I go, too!

I fenced for 14 years, was a member of the United State National Team, and hold five world championship titles. Fencing was my entire life, and now it is not. For anyone who has been deeply invested in a sport, you understand how significant a life transition is.

Growing up in sports and being an athlete impacts how we develop as people, approach problems, and see the world. I have a personal understanding of an athlete’s experience and a unique perspective on some of the struggles particular to athletes.

I missed making the US Olympic team by one spot. I know, I know… SO CLOSE!

But I had a great time training, and that experience helped me get where I am today, so I am nothing but grateful (but sooooo damn close!).

Pick-up fencing is hard because so much equipment needed. But, I do get together with my old fencing pals and duel it out from time to time. I have recently begun getting into tennis.

I am a huge animal lover but sadly allergic to cats. I have a Yorkie/Pomeranian/Poodle named Nala who is grossly spoiled and spends her days protecting my apartment from the mailman.

Question: How Many Therapists Does It Take To Change A Light Bulb?

Answer: Just one – but the light bulb has to want to change.