FAQs
What is your fee, and do you accept insurance?
Your fee will be individually set, taking into account frequency and length of
visits. Although I do not participate with any insurance plans nor accept third
party reimbursement, I will do what I can to help you receive reimbursement from
your insurance company
What is your cancellation policy?
If you cannot attend a session for any
reason, I will make every effort to reschedule within the same week. You will be
charged for any sessions you miss or cancel with less than 48 hours notice. For
a complete listing of my practice policies, see “Office Policies/Agreement”
under “Forms.”
How do you feel about medication for emotional problems?
Like most psychodynamic therapists, I believe talk therapy should be the first
line of defense against emotional problems, because medication alone doesn’t
usually produce profound or lasting results. However, all therapists agree that
medication is crucial in the treatment of certain severe disorders. And most
psychodynamic therapists, including me, consider it an important complement to
talk therapy for some patients who experience less severe, but significant
symptoms of anxiety or depression. If you are interested in exploring the idea
of medication, or if I believe it could be helpful to you as an adjunct to our
work together, I will suggest a medication consult with one of the psychiatrists
with whom I have established working relationships.
How do I know if I need therapy?
Some people seek therapy because they suffer an emotional “symptom” that’s
serious enough that it interferes with daily life. Examples are persistent
sadness, unresolved anger, and lack of sexual desire. Others go because they’re
experiencing conflict in their relationships, such as prolonged or intense
difficulties with a romantic partner or close friend, or difficulties with
authority. Another group wants help with problematic behaviors, such as eating
disorders or addictions. Some people want help getting “unstuck,” say from an
unsatisfying career or an unhealthy relationship. Even those who don’t have a
problem per se but feel generally empty or unfulfilled go to therapy to improve
the quality of their emotional lives. Probably the best clue that it’s time to
see a therapist is a sense that some way you’re thinking, feeling, or behaving
has been interrupting the normal living of your life over a significant period
of time. You’re immobilized, overwhelmed, or out of your depth. The subjective
experience of discomfort and the wish to do something about it are the only
prerequisites for therapy.