Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions, Answered.

  • Our psychiatrists and psychologists have broad expertise in treating a range of mental health issues affecting children, adolescents & adults. Among the disorders that we treat are depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other compulsive behavior disorders, tic disorders, sleep disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and autistic spectrum disorders. We also have expertise in helping our patients navigate major life challenges such as role transitions, failure to launch, grief and loss, relationship conflicts, and parenting issues.

  • Our administrative team and clinicians work together with patients to schedule care that is comfortable, accessible, and effective. For some patients, virtual care using HIPAA-compliant video conferencing is the right fit.  For other patients, particularly young children, in-person appointments may be more appropriate or more effective. Finally, for many patients, we have found that a mix of virtual and in-person care can provide the right balance

  • Our clinicians see patients in our offices Manhattan (Upper East Side), Westchester (Rye Brook), Connecticut (Greenwich), and Long Island (Albertson). 

  • We evaluate and treat patients as young as 4 years old.

  • Our providers are "out-of-network," meaning that our practice does not directly accept insurance. We do provide coded superbills for each visit, which patients can then submit to their insurance plan for reimbursement, assuming that their insurance plan has out-of-network benefits.

  • Patients can contact their insurance company to inquire whether their plan has out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health care. 

    Reimbursement rates can vary greatly depending on each individual insurance plan. Information that an insurance company might ask to better estimate a patient's insurance reimbursement rate includes whether treatment will be provided by a psychiatrist (M.D.) or a psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) and the procedural codes (CPT codes) that our practice will use for billing.


    For sessions with one of our psychiatrists, the most common CPT codes that we utilize are CPT code 90792 for the initial session, and then BOTH the CPT code 99213 and the CPT code 90836 for all subsequent sessions.

    For sessions with one of our psychologists, the most common CPT codes that we utilize are CPT code 90791 for the initial session, and CPT code 90834 for all subsequent sessions.

  • The cost of care varies by service and provider. 

    Adult psychiatric evaluations typically consist of two 45-minute sessions with a psychiatrist ($550-$600 per session). The frequency of follow-up appointments is tailored to each individual patient and varies from weekly to every three months. Follow-up appointments are charged at the same rates as the initial sessions. 

    Child & Adolescent psychiatric evaluations typically consist of one 60-minute session with a psychiatrist ($650-850) and two 45-minute sessions with the same psychiatrist ($550-$750 per session). Follow-up appointment frequency is tailored to each individual patient and varies from weekly to every 3 months.  Follow-up appointments are charged at the same rates as the initial 45-minute sessions.

  • We are committed to providing care to as many patients as possible. Reduced fees are available to people with demonstrated financial need. Please reach out to our team to inquire about reduced fees.

  • Our offices accept payments via credit card, direct bank transfer, Paypal, Apple pay, and check.