Consultation

The consultation process is an opportunity to speak extensively about your current situation, any problems you may have, and their history. You are welcome and encouraged to bring to the consulation copies of any previous evaluations/reports that you would like to share but it is not necessary. All information, verbal or written is held in the strictest confidence and would only be released with your written directed consent with the only exception that you are an imminent danger to yourself or others. At the end of the consultation process you will receive a verbal assessment and a recommendation for treatment.

Fees and Payment

Fees are dependent on the type and frequency of treatment. Reduced fees are available on a limited basis.

Health Insurance Policies

We participate in a few health insurance plans as an in-network provider , which allows us to see fewer patients, spend more time with each patient, and eliminate most excess paperwork, thereby delivering higher quality health care. On all others, we are an out-of-network provider and will be happy to bill most out of network claims for you.  We will also provide the necessary paperwork and documentation for patients to obtain reimbursement from their insurance companies.

Gotham MFT accepts Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, United/Oxford, Meritain, and NYShip (The Empire Plan).

Gotham MFT works with all PPO based insurance plans and will submit your out of network claims as a courtesy directly to your insurance company.  Please contact us or your insurance company with any questions.

Confidentiality and Privacy Policy

The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.
Exceptions include:

  • Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
  • If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.

If a client intends to harm himself or herself, we will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, we will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.