Frequently Asked Questions
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I am in network with Cigna insurance. Please contact me to determine eligibility.
My rate is $250 for 55 min sessions. I offer sliding scale on a limited, case-by-case basis. I provide superbills for reimbursement for clients with OON benefits (only available for Aetna and UHC, not Anthem). Please see my Rates page for more information.
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Weekly sessions are often recommended when starting therapy. Sometimes biweekly sessions are necessary or a better fit for your needs. We will discuss this together to determine what is best.
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I bring empathy and enthusiasm in equal spades. I curse for emphasis. I am compassionately direct. Humor and playfulness are values of mine. I occasionally sing when I speak. For a sense of my personality, you can check out my podcast interviews.
Here are the therapy methods I use in sessions:
1) Guided visualization: Imagery helps you get in touch with your higher Self - the part of you that is wise, intuitive, and calm. It also helps with reparenting your inner child.
2) Mindfulness: I will guide you in meditations for relaxation. You will observe sensations in your body and use breathing exercises to regulate your nervous system.
3) Psychoeducation: I will share information about trauma recovery to help you have agency over your own healing experience, and to give you tools to use outside of session.
4) The relationship: Research has shown that the most important ingredient in therapy is the relationship between therapist and client. I strive to be a safe person for you, knowing that in many places it hasn’t felt safe to be yourself. I hold it as a sacred responsibility to see you, celebrate you, and provide space for your emotional truth.
If you’re interested to learn more, you can set up a free 15 minute consultation.
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My practice is fully virtual. I offer telehealth sessions to people throughout NY State.
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HSP: Dr. Elaine Aron is a pioneer in identifying and treating Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). I recommend taking the HSP self-test on her website for self-evaluation.
Recommended Reading: Find Your Strengths workbook written for HSPs by my colleague April Snow, LMFT.
HSPs have these key aspects of high sensitivity - Depth of Processing, Overstimulation, Emotional Reactivity, Sensing the Subtle (DOES).