Where’s your office?
My main location is on the Upper East Side at 90th St. between Park and Lexington Avenues.
1619 3rd Ave Rm 202 New York, NY 10128
1425 President St Suite 3 Brooklyn, NY 11213
Testing and Tech Interventions are only located at the UES location for now. Brooklyn has biofeedback and video exposure capabilities for phobias.
What are your hours?
Typically, 11-8 on weekdays.
Psychotherapy and special testing is available on weekends by appointment as availability allows.
Are you from NY?
Nope… I’m from Cincinnati, Ohio and came up for grad school. I met and married my wife (who’s from Madrid), and we are happy to make Manhattan our home.
Does therapy really work?
If you work it. Therapy is all about changing how you think and behave.
You may find that you’re pretty attached to your old habits.
We’ll work hard to loosen their grip and set you on a path toward success.
How long does it take to cure a Phobia?
Fears differ in intensity.
The longer you’ve had it and the more trauma you’ve experienced may mean stepping up gradually, but in an average of 8 weeks you will have more confidence and be about ready to take the training wheels off.
Is neurofeedback scary?
Not at all. It’s a non-invasive FDA-approved procedure. You might get some gel in your hair, but it comes out with warm water.
I let my students practice with me every week and do my own training at home. It’s pretty cool.
How many Neurofeedback sessions do I need?
Treatment length may vary, but most clients notice improvement in the first few sessions. By 20-40 sessions clients are more able to stay in the zone and learning starts to take hold.
How long are sessions?
Typically, 45 minutes.
Sometimes we work doubles to help increase gains early especially when there is a time crunch to make progress.
Do you take insurance?
For psychotherapy we take Empire BCBS. Neurofeedback and Testing are not often covered.
If you have other panels we can give you a bill to see if you can submit for out of network coverage.
How much are sessions?
Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on the complexity of services, resources of the client, and experience of the therapist assigned. For tech services, package discounts may be available.
But really, how much is happiness worth anyway? It’s funny how much money we spend on stuff that we think will make us fulfilled only to let it gather dust. Therapy gives you lifelong tools to keep you well.
Do you share what we discuss with others outside of therapy?
Only what you want us to.
We will work closely with family and other providers as part of a holistic approach to keep you on track when we agree it is our best option for your treatment.
What do you like to eat in the neighborhood?
The brisket at Mighty Quinn’s is unreal. Marinara has a killer slice, and Lolita’s roast chicken can’t be beat.