Where are you located?
Manhattan, NYC, and Princeton, NJ Currently, I only provide online therapy. New York City Location Midtown19 W. 34th Street, Penthouse SuiteNew York, NY 10001 174 Nassau Street #386
Princeton, NJ 08542
What are your fees?
For those who see therapy as an investment in their mental health and overall wellness, my current rates for sessions are as follows:
- Individual 45-minute session: $350
- Couples one-hour session: $450
Do you take insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider, which means I can provide you a superbill each month for you to collect possible, reimbursement benefits.
Most of my clients who come to see me prefer not to use insurance to cover for sessions. This is because the treatment must be “medically necessary” and require a diagnosis to be covered by insurance.
I believe that many relationship problems or reasons for therapy are not mental health disorders but wellness issues.
Insurance companies also require disclosures of what I believe should be confidential and limit treatment sessions based on what they deem is necessary.
Hence, I don’t see accepting in-network insurance as being in the best interest of my client or their therapy. If you have additional questions, we can speak about this during your phone consult.
That said, if you prefer to use insurance, you can check your out-of-network benefits with your insurance company. Clients can also use their flexible spending plan to pay for therapy.
To use your out-of-network benefits, please call your insurance company and ask the following questions:
- Do I have coverage for out-of-network mental health outpatient visits?
- What is my deductible and has it been met?
- What percentage of therapy fees are covered? CPT codes include: consultation 90791.90, individual therapy 90834, and couples therapy 90847
- How many visits are covered in a calendar year?
What is your cancellation policy?
I ask that you provide at least 24 hours’ notice for a cancellation. If you cancel less than 24 hours before your appointment, you will be charged the full session fee.
What’s the best way to get started?
Email, call/text (212) 652-2216, or reach out through my contact page to set up an appointment.
Ask for your free 15-minute phone consultation, so we both know I’m the best person to help you.
We can then schedule an initial consultation session to learn more about your issues and struggles. Together, we will develop a roadmap to help you live the life of your dreams.
Starting treatment can feel scary and overwhelming, and the first step is usually the hardest. So, take a deep breath and move forward with strength!
Who do you work with?
My clients include individuals and couples. I’ve also worked with twin siblings, mother-daughter dyads, and more. So, I mostly help people who are stuck in one way or another in their relationships. Many are South-Asian; many are not.
The reality is managing relationships is hard work, and we don’t always know how to keep things on track or fix them when they’re broken. This can include a friendship issue, romance issue, or balancing relationships with our family and partner. Let’s work to help you take care of yourself in a way that allows you to show up better for other people in your life, including your children.
And, because relationships impact all other major parts of our lives, I also see clients who struggle with their identity, anxiety, depression, work, or other life stressors.
Are you LGBT friendly?
Most certainly! I am passionate about social justice issues and about being an ally to the community.
You can trust you will be welcomed with open arms at my practice with no judgment about your choices. Plus, all my training has been in New York City, so I’m well-qualified to help you navigate a variety of issues.
What can I expect in session? What is your approach?
In pre-COVID days, we would meet and chat as we get to know each other. Now we do the same over Zoom. Our initial sessions will still focus on developing an understanding of what’s going on and formulating a plan of action to help you reach your goals. We may explore your previous history and think about other possible areas to focus on.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and interactive. I share my thoughts and feelings in session frequently and help you understand what may be getting in the way. With my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness, I often ask you to engage in activities or exercises outside of session. These can include reading books, journaling, practicing mindfulness, and completing other reflective exercises that I believe will help.
We will also periodically review your goals, see how things are going, and set new and different goals, as needed.
Do I really need therapy?
If you can see therapy as a journey of self-discovery that helps you smooth out the rough edges, then you know that most anyone can benefit from it. As someone who has previously been in and greatly benefited from therapy, I have learned that banging your head against the same wall and expecting different results can waste a lot of time, effort, and energy. Therapy does not have to be a life-long process, and a few adjustments can make all the difference.
So, if you’ve come this far, chances are you are struggling and looking for some support, guidance, and wisdom to help you through the pain and to learn how to solve the problem ‘for once and for all.’
Because so much of our behavior and choices are outside our conscious awareness, it is easy to fall into a rut when it comes to ourselves in relation to other people, especially the people who are important to us and whom we care about. For couples, especially as our relationships evolve, we can easily get trapped in our own reactivity to unmet needs, desires, and longing. Even if we are aware of how we feel, we often struggle to break the patterns of defensiveness, emotional disconnection, and/or trust.
So instead of asking, “Do I need therapy?” I would pose the question: “Am I ready to get off the hamster wheel?”
What else does a prospective client need to know?
A vast majority of people tell me that they wish they had started therapy sooner. This is because starting therapy when in crisis means we’ve already neglected the problem longer than we should have.
Unfortunately, however, many things get in the way of following through with therapy. The most cited concerns include: Do I have the time? Are my problems THAT bad? Does this mean I’m crazy? Doesn’t everyone have conflict in their relationships?
South Asians can also add the following concerns as a hindrance to therapy: It’s frowned upon in my community to go outside the family! How can someone else possibly help me in my particular situation? Or it costs too much!
If any of these questions/concerns come up for you, give me a call. I’m happy to talk to you about them. Remember, therapy is an investment in yourself.
What are some apps you recommend?
My personal favorites include Headspace (which is great for beginners to mindfulness or meditation), Calm, Insight Timer, and Zen Meditation. These are apps I personally use and often refer to my clients. Do try them out and let me know which ones you like. Enjoy!
Cats or dogs?
I was raised in a family that loves dogs and am a big fan as well. You may often see or hear my two fur babies in virtual sessions because they like to pop in now and then. That said, I’m cool with cats, horses, elephants, rabbits… basically anything except reptiles. Those freak me out.
