Frequently asked questions

I provide individual psychotherapy to adults (18 years +) in New York and New Jersey. I work with a diverse population in age, race/ethnicity, genders, sexual orientations, relationships statuses and experiences.

That depends on you. If you know exactly what you need to talk about, we’ll go from there. If you aren’t sure where to start, I will ask questions to help identify your reason for seeking treatment and to establish treatment goals.

Sessions are 50 minutes long. Typically, we meet weekly at a regular time that works for both our schedules.

Consultation Fee - $215

Follow-up Sessions - $190

Flex Spending or Health Saving Account debit cards are not accepted. For FSA/HSA, we can discuss how to receive direct reimbursement from your vendor.

I am an out-of-network provider. You may have behavioral health out-of-network benefits, which would cover a percentage of the session fee after meeting a deductible. This will require you to pay for the session up front, and once the deductible is met, submit paperwork that I will provide you with to get reimbursed directly from your insurance provider.

I can assist in verifying the coverage benefits of your individual plan. 

A sliding scale fee may be available.

1.  Do I have an out-of-network benefit for outpatient mental or behavioral health services? If yes, what is my copay, deductible and/or percentage that is reimbursed?
2. Are behavioral health Telehealth services covered?
3. My provider will send me a Superbill at the end of each month. What's the process for me to receive reimbursement?

Specific codes you can verify if requested: 90791, 90834, 90837, 90847.

I'm currently providing Telehealth services only. Telehealth coverage is determined by your individual insurance plan, for those with out-of-network benefits, and will need to be verified prior to starting therapy.

For Telehealth sessions, I use a HIPAA-compliant video platform. A session link or meeting ID number will be sent via email within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment. At our meeting time, all you have to do is click on the link to start the session or join the meeting room. A stable internet signal is needed for uninterrupted Telehealth video services.

First, submit the contact form or email contact@francisprivatetherapy.com to check for openings and availability. Second, if an opening is available, you will be asked to complete and submit the initial intake form (located on the Contact page). It is a 1-page form that contains all the necessary information needed to schedule a consultation. Please be sure to submit the intake form with the requested insurance and ID information to expedite the scheduling process. 

Life happens. You may cancel or reschedule an appointment for any reason but you must contact the office at least 24-hours in advance. Without this notice, there may be insufficient time for the office to make other arrangements. A no show or late cancellation (canceled the same-day of the appointment) will result in you being responsible to pay the full session fee. 

The late cancellation fee may be waived in the event of an emergency or extenuating circumstance. What constitutes as an emergency or extenuating circumstance is at the discretion of the therapist. 

Please use the contact form to submit your question.