FAQs

What does starting therapy with you look like?

In the initial phases of therapy, we focus on getting to know each other to develop trust and safety. In this phase, we get a sense of each other to know if we are a right therapeutic fit. In this way, we create a therapeutic relationship as a foundation to build upon. This is an important stage of the therapeutic process, like building a house, it needs a good foundation to rest upon.

Each patient needs different things from a therapist to feel seen, heard, safe and connected (it’s actually not a one size fits all!), so in the beginning I get to understand your particular needs.

How long does it take to feel better?

This is very different for all people because we all come to therapy with different issues, some more long-standing problems than others. In a fast-paced world of quick fixes & instant gratification, it can be tempting to approach therapy that way as well. In addition, when we are in a lot of pain, we often want to find a way to feel better right away, which is understandable. And while getting relief from our symptoms is something we work towards, so is understanding the benefits of engaging in a longer-term therapeutic process. A longer-term approach & commitment to therapy, often translates into results that last longer as well. Psychodynamic psychotherapy focuses on process itself as healing.

What types of issues do you treat?

I work with all types of patients with a variety of presenting problems, but in particular I work well with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD, mood disorders, chronic relational trauma in the form of emotional abuse/ alcoholism in families, or adult children of parents with personality disorders, codependency & in or seeking recovery from alcoholism or behavioral addiction.

Do you provide virtual visits?

I do provide telehealth sessions, but only as supplemental visits for ongoing in person visits. I am primarily an in-person therapist.

Where is your office located?

Downtown Brooklyn at 44 Court Street Suite 1000 in Open Care Community (not affiliated).

What types of insurances do you accept?

Aetna, Oxford, United Health Care & Oscar Health. I also accept out of network benefits.

I use the headway platform, which makes it easier for my patients to verify their insurance info (deductible/ EAP status/ copayment) as well as make payments.

What type of therapy do you provide?

I provide psychodynamic psychotherapy (talk therapy). Within this context I integrate a variety of modalities such as: Somatic Experiencing ©, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, also known as EMDR. As well as Ericksonian Hypnosis and Modern Bioenergetic Analysis (a body focused psychodynamic psychotherapy).

**Please know that you don’t have to understand what any of these therapies are.

What is the frequency of therapy sessions with you?

I see most patients one (1) to two (2) times a week. I do not treat patients on a bi-weekly or monthly basis because it is not as effective. In addition, the treatment modalities I am trained in require at a minimum one (1) weekly visit.

What other services do you provide?

I am experienced in providing evaluations / affidavits for immigration processes for seekers of asylum (political or humanitarian), UVISAs, TVISAs, VAWA etc.

What languages do you speak?

I speak English & Spanish. Some Italian.

Do you provide 15-minute consultations?

It is my belief that the 15-minute phone consultation stems from a business model & not a clinical model. And in this sense, it is not always the correct frame/ context for treatment conversations. This is why I don’t offer 15-minute phone consultations.

However, prior to booking a first consultation with me, I often speak with patients briefly by phone to answer scheduling/ payment or other questions.

Where can I find out more or book an initial consultation?

Reach out to me on my psychology today profile.