Individual psychotherapy - $175 – 200
Session length can range from 50 minutes to 60 minutes depending on your preference, and we can discuss what works best for you during our initial consultation call. Please see the insurance statement below and confirm coverage with your insurance provider if you are planning to seek insurance reimbursement with out-of-network benefits. Sliding scale fee can be considered depending on annual income and current availability.
SUPERVISION - INCOME BASED SLIDING SCALE
As a Licensed Board-Certified Creative Arts Therapist in New York, I offer weekly supervision for new art therapists who are working on their licensure hours. I can provide supervision towards your ATR license. 50 of the 100 required hours required to obtain the ATR must be with a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) .
In addition to processing your work and your practice, we will utilize both psychological theory and the process of making art together in order for you to get the most out of supervision with me. Some of the topics that can come up when you are working as a therapist are: transference and countertransference with clients, setting boundaries between personal and professional life, managing compassion fatigue and preventing burnout, exploring your identity and your therapy style.
The supervision time is guided by you and together we determine what you need in order to feel supported. I aim to help you deepen your empathy, expand your knowledge, and fine tune your natural intuition. In addition to weekly supervision, I can also provide guidance on researching materials, articles, and resources as needed. I provide supervision on a sliding scale depending on your financial need and access to resources.
A NOTE ON OUT OF NETWORK REIMBURSEMENT
I am happy to provide you with a superbill for insurance reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits. Here are some questions you may ask your insurance provider to get more information about your coverage prior to scheduling an appointment:
Does my plan have out-of-network benefits for mental health care?
Do I have a deductible? Have I met any portion of my deductible with other medical expenses this year?
What is my “co-insurance”?
Does my plan reimburse for therapy sessions provided by a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)?
How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?
What percentage of the psychotherapy services fee will be reimbursed to me?
Is approval required from my primary care doctor?
What is the process for getting reimbursed?
BENEFITS OF PAYING OUT OF POCKET
Insurance companies mandate a diagnosis and can often put limits on the amount of sessions you have access to in a calendar year, no matter what you are going through. They can also limit your choice of provider, seek information about your sessions, and oversee health records. For some clients, using private pay can be a better fit. I am open to discussing your specific situation during our initial consultation call.
HOW DOES the SLIDING SCALE WORK?
My sliding scale is based on annual income and I maintain a limited number of spots for folks who need to pay a lower fee, with priority going towards people who hold multiple marginalized identities. My clients who have access to higher income and have the resources to attend therapy at my standard rates make it possible for me to open more lower fee availability. I will provide space for us to discuss what works best for you and continue to re-engage in conversation around money and access to therapy.