Frequently Asked Questions about Therapy

No! Maternal mental health is my passion, but I work with adults, children, adolescents, and couples struggling with:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

• Trauma

• ADHD

• Life Transitions

• Grief/Loss

• Stress

• Behavioral Problems

• Relationship Issues

• Difficult Feelings/Emotions

• Trauma

Reach out if you’re curious to work together and set up a free 15-minute phone consultation.

I offer both! Sessions are offered in-person in Jersey City, NJ and online for clients located in any part of New Jersey, New York, and Florida.

Many of my clients are busy and prefer to meet online from the comfort of their own home. Others are “zoomed-out” and benefit from the connection of working together in my office. Let’s discuss what works best for you!

Please know that appointments for children and adolescents are in-person.

My office is located in The Heights neighborhood of Jersey City. The address is 94 Bowers Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307. Use the door to the right of the “Heights Psychotherapy” sign.

I’m conveniently located near major bus lines (87, 123, 119) and the 2nd Street light rail station. There is street parking or a municipal parking lot with an entrance on Central Avenue between Bowers Street and Griffith Street.

I have a 24-hour cancellation policy. Any appointments that are cancelled late or not showed for will be charged the full session fee.

All my services are private pay. I request a valid credit card on file and payment on the date of service.

I do not accept nor contract with any insurance plans. I am considered a non-participating provider. This means that you pay for the services directly. It is important you make an informed decision about paying out-of-pocket for therapy.

Many health plans do reimburse their members for receiving services out-of-network. I recommend calling member services to ask if you have out-of-network benefits. The questions to ask your health plan are:

1. Do I have out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health?

2. Are the following CPT codes covered services: 90791, 90834, 90837, 90846, 90847?

3. What is the reimbursement rate that I can expect if I submit a ”superbill”?

4. How do I submit superbills for reimbursement?

If you have out-of-network benefits, I am happy to provide you with a superbill for you to submit to your insurance. Please know that health plans require all services be medically necessary with a mental health diagnosis in order to be reimbursed.

If you determine you need an in-network provider, I recommend asking your health plan for a list of in-network providers in your area.

Great question! The answer is, it depends!

My clients start with weekly therapy until we get to know each other and clarify your goals for therapy. I recommend planning for at least 6 months of therapy.

Depending on what you want to accomplish, some people require more or less. I have extensive experience providing both short and long-term therapy.

Rates often vary by service and provider. You can see the full breakdown and calculate cost on my Rates page. If you're not sure what fits your situation, that's exactly what the free 15-minute consultation is for.

It's a 15-minute phone call — no pressure, just a chance for us to talk through what's going on and figure out together whether we're a good fit.

No. SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) works through you, the parent so your child doesn't need to attend sessions at all.

SPACE is designed for parents of anxious children and teens age 4+. If you're not sure whether it's the right fit for your child's age or situation, that's a great question to bring to the free consultation.

Traditional child therapy usually works directly with your child. SPACE works with you instead, helping you respond to your child's anxiety in ways that actually reduce it, rather than accommodate it.

It's more common than most people realize, and it's not a sign that something is wrong with you as a mother. Postpartum rage is treatable, and you don't have to just white-knuckle through it.

Baby blues are common in the first couple of weeks after birth and tend to fade on their own. Postpartum depression lasts longer, feels heavier, and doesn't resolve without support. If it's been more than a couple of weeks and things aren't lifting, it's worth reaching out.

If you're feeling constantly on edge, catastrophizing, unable to relax even when your baby is safe and asleep, or your mind won't stop racing with unwanted thoughts - those are common signs of postpartum anxiety. You don't need a diagnosis in hand to reach out. That's part of what we figure out together.

No. The goal isn't to figure out who's right — it's to understand what's actually driving the disconnect underneath the argument, so you can find your way back to each other.

That's a common concern, and a good thing to talk through on the free consultation. Sometimes individual work is a helpful starting point even if your partner isn't ready yet.

Yes. I work with couples across a range of situations — some rebuilding connection, some deciding what's next. Wherever you are, the work starts with understanding what's really going on.

It's a mental health evaluation that documents the emotional and psychological hardship a qualifying relative would face, used to support certain immigration cases such as hardship waivers, asylum, VAWA, and U-Visa or T-Visa applications.

After your second appointment, you'll receive your draft evaluation within 2-3 weeks. There is a one week rush option availabe for a $300 fee.

No, most clients come to me without an attorney referral. I will coordinate with your attorney as part of the evaluation process.