Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between a psychotherapist and a psychologist?
What is the difference between a psychotherapist and a psychiatrist?
What sorts of problems are you trained to deal with?
What types of insurance do you accept?
How long will it take from the time I contact you until my first session?
What are your office hours?
Is your office handicap accessible?
Is your office near public transportation?
Do you offer group therapy?
Q: What is the difference between a psychotherapist and a psychologist?
A: A psychologist studies the science of the mind and observes different phases of the human condition and mental disorders. Not all psychologists provide therapy services.
Q: What is the difference between a psychotherapist and a psychiatrist?
A: Psychotherapists are essentially teachers/educators. They possess the same or varying degrees of the same knowledge of a psychologist, but have a more intense focus on communicating ways to deal with mental health disorders.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who studies the chemical aspects of the mind/brain. Some may provide therapy, but mostly focus on evaluations, assessments, and medication management, unlike a psychotherapist or counselor.
Counselors and psychotherapists are very similar, however a psychotherapist might be more intense than a counselor. To practice as a psychotherapist in the state of New York and to be on the insurance panels one must possess State Licensure. In the State of New York this would be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R).
Q: What sorts of problems are you trained to deal with?
A: There is a list of specialties on the services page. If you have a specific individual concern not listed on that page, please use the contact page to make an inquiry.
Q: What types of insurance do you accept?
A: For a list of accepted payments and insurances, click here.
Q: How long should I expect between the time I contact you and the time I have my first counseling session?
A: Most patients are able to schedule their first session in approximately one week, but in some cases it may take as long as two weeks.
Q: What are your office hours?
A: Office hours are by appointment only. I am available evenings on Monday through Thursday.
Q: Is your office handicap accessible?
A: Yes, my office is wheelchair and handicap accessible.
Q: Is your office easily accessible to public transportation?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you offer group therapy sessions?
A: Group therapy sessions are not offered at this time.
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