What Does Therapy Cost in New York?

My Fees

My rate is $200 per session for individual adult psychotherapy. For prospective clients that are unable to afford that rate due to self identified financial hardship (of any kind!) I offer sliding scale rates from $125-$175. Sessions are 50 minutes long and occur on either a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

During our consultation, we’ll discuss what the cost of therapy means to you and collaboratively determine a fee that feels manageable, based on need, access to financial resources, and sustainability. Because therapy works best when it’s a viable investment in self and not another stressor.

Affordable Mental Health Treatment for New Yorkers

Unfortunately, many New Yorkers remain unable to access mental health care due to a myriad of factors. They may be uninsured, have limited mental health coverage, be under financial stress, or unable to find in-network providers for therapy. To help address this issue I offer a fixed amount of reduced fee slots at $100/session to provide greater access to mental health care in New York City. These slots are currently filled, but you may reach out to be added to a waitlist if interested. Learn more about my background and my commitment to providing affordable online therapy here.

Out-Of-Network Insurance Benefits

Regarding insurance, I am an out-of-network provider. Many plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Cigna, offer out-of-network coverage, which means that you can receive reimbursement for a portion of my fee after meeting your deductible. In order to find out if you have out-of-network coverage I recommend that you call your insurance directly and ask the following questions.

• Do I have out-of-network for outpatient psychotherapy? Specifically CPT code 90834.
• What is my deductible? Has it been met yet?
• What is “co-insurance”? What percentage of my session fee will be covered?

In instances where out-of-network benefits are covered, you will be responsible for payment at the time of service and your insurance will reimburse your expenses once the claim has been approved. I am happy to provide you with a statement (i.e. superbill) with the cost of our sessions that you can submit directly to insurance for reimbursement. For other questions about insurance benefits and how to navigate this system shoot me an email.