IF YOU’RE CONSIDERING THERAPY, IT’S NATURAL TO HAVE QUESTIONS
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Unfortunately no, I work exclusively with individuals who reside in New York State. Per NYS law, therapists must be licensed where the client is physically located for services.
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While my physical office is located in Tribeca, I have very limited in-person session time slots available. I am currently not accepting any new in-person clients. Sessions are online only at this time.
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Therapy sessions are 45-minutes, except for your initial intake session which is closer to 60 minutes.
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We will meet at the same time weekly. Consistent weekly sessions help to build trust, deepen insight, and create real momentum in your growth. Less frequent or biweekly sessions are not available.
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During our first (intake) session, I’ll ask questions to understand what’s bringing you to therapy and what you hope to gain from our work together. We’ll review confidentiality and its limits, go over practical details like consent, fees, and policies, and begin gathering background information to help shape your care. This session sets the foundation for a collaborative therapeutic relationship and a treatment plan tailored to you.
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Therapy is highly individual. Some people come in with a specific goal that can be obtained quickly with the support of a therapist. Other’s prefer the benefit of therapy in a more long-term capacity to explore deeper patterns and sustained growth. What works for you will be discussed during our consultation call and onwards during sessions. We’ll check in regularly to ensure you’re getting what you need from the process. You can conclude therapy at any time.
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Yes. You are free to pause or end therapy at any time. A “termination” session is recommended to close out the work we’ve done together and propel you forward as needed.
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Great question, and that is what the consultation call is designed to explore. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in successful therapy. If my style or philosophy resonates with you, I encourage you to reach out for a free 15 minute consultation to help us both get a sense of whether we’re a good match.
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As long as you are showing up and bringing your earnest attention with you, online therapy offers the same depth of connection and personal progress as in-person sessions. With the added flexibility of meeting from your own space, it removes travel barriers to make consistent, meaningful work more accessible and sustainable.
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It doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from therapy. Progress in therapy or in working with a coach rests on you, you have to be ready to “do the work”. The first question to ask yourself is, were you truly ready for change? If so, the fit between therapist and client is essential. My approach is relational and practical. We’ll move at a pace working toward real insight and change. If you’ve felt uncomfortable, stuck, or uninspired in past therapy, I invite you to try again—with curiosity, and a different kind of collaboration.
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Yes. Everything you share in our sessions is confidential and protected under HIPAA and New York State law. However, I am a mandated reporter, meaning, if you have a plan for suicide, or a plan to cause physical harm to another being, I’m legally obligated to take the appropriate steps to ensure safety.
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Pricing scale can be found here.
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I am not in-network with insurance providers. However, I can provide a monthly superbill—a detailed invoice with all necessary diagnostic codes—which you may submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Many of my clients receive partial reimbursement, depending on their plan.
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Sliding scale is available based on need. Email therapy@ingoodenergy.com for availability. Please include a little bit about yourself and what you hope to gain from working together.
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No, I do not prescribe medication. As a licensed psychotherapist in New York, I’m qualified to provide a diagnosis when clinically appropriate, and I can collaborate with your psychiatrist, primary care doctor, or prescribing provider if medication is part of your treatment plan. If you’re interested in exploring whether medication might support your mental health, I’m happy to help connect you with trusted providers. Therapy and medication often work well together.
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My hypnotherapy practice is very different from this psychotherapy work. You can think of therapy with me as hypnosis-informed, so you could expect, when appropriate, that I will bring in tools to support you as needed, such as somatics (becoming very attuned with your body), or brief visualization and grounding exercises. This is something that can be discussed and will unfold as needed during our work together.
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In addition to my academic training as a licensed psychotherapist, I am also a certified health coach. I have worked with people as wide ranging as college students working though post-college career transitions, to helping push investment bankers, professional athletes, and artists to their most optimal performance level and reach their goals. Coaching is more directional and motivational than traditional psychotherapy. You can learn more about how coaching sessions are distinct here. There, you will also find the different coaching session time and cost structure.
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I am a serious believer in affirmations: the way you talk to yourself matters—how you think to yourself creates your experience, and you can’t “cheat” yourself with the things you are thinking; if you’re thinking negative thoughts—if your thinking anxious thoughts—if you don’t believe it’ll work, all of that is true. Affirmations are armor against the negativity bias our brains can default to—think of them as a way to create a new mental habit or way of seeing a situation—they can change not only how you think, but how you feel and interact with those in your life and the world around you. I have a background in art, professionally working using 24k gold water gilding process (hence the gold affirmation pieces), alongside a less refined, but wild love for clay. This is why you will find 24k gilded and framed affirmations, alongside more playful, ceramic vessels for sale. Let them be a playful reminder in your home towards an optimal mindset.. They make me happy, perhaps they’ll make you happy too. Buy these offerings here.
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This is a question I’m asked from time to time. As a licensed clinician, I’m thoughtful about how I show up in this work. I don’t ask clients to publicly speak about their therapy experience, as that relationship is meant to be private, protected, and centered on them—not on promoting me.
Testimonials can also be limiting and subjective; what matters most is whether this work feels right for you. The best way to get a sense of how I work is to schedule a consultation. It’s a low-pressure conversation, and there’s no obligation to continue beyond that. My role is to support you, first and always.