Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Sessions are available in person in New York City (on the corner of Broadway and 25th Street) as well as virtually. Depending on your needs and schedule, we can meet fully in person, fully virtually, or use a combination of both.

Session fees are $275 for individual therapy and $300 for couples and family therapy. Psychological evaluations typically range from $1,800 to $6,300, depending on the type and scope of the evaluation. We’ll talk through the referral questions and what would be most helpful before getting started, so you’ll have a clear sense of the recommended evaluation and fee in advance. If cost is a concern, we can also discuss whether a sliding-scale fee may be available.

Claritas Psychology is currently an out-of-network practice and does not participate directly with insurance plans. If your plan includes out-of-network benefits—which is common with many PPO and POS plans—you may be eligible for reimbursement for a portion of the session fee. Depending on your plan, reimbursement may cover approximately 50–80% of the fee after any applicable deductible is met.We can provide superbills for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement, if that feels helpful, or we may also be able to submit out-of-network claims on your behalf. We typically check your out-of-network benefits before the initial consultation so we can review what your plan may cover and discuss any questions together.

Appointments are reserved specifically for you. If you need to cancel or reschedule, we ask for at least 24 hours’ notice. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice are subject to a cancellation fee of half the regular session fee.

It’s very common to feel uncertain about starting therapy—or about whether a particular therapist will be the right fit. You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. An initial consultation can be a chance to talk about what is bringing you in, ask questions, and get a sense of whether working together feels comfortable and like a good fit.

Finding the right therapist is personal, and feeling comfortable enough to speak openly is an important part of the process. During our initial conversations, we’ll talk about what you’re looking for, what has or hasn’t been helpful in the past, and how I tend to work. We can then decide together whether it makes sense to continue.

The first few sessions are usually a time for us to get to know one another and develop a fuller understanding of what brings you to therapy. We may talk about your current concerns, important relationships and experiences, and what you hope might change. There is no expectation that you share everything right away; we can move at a pace that feels manageable.

Not at all. Some people come to therapy with a very specific concern, while others simply know that something feels difficult, repetitive, or out of balance. Part of therapy can be slowing things down enough to better understand what you’re experiencing and what you would like to be different.