FAQ

Do you assign homework?

While I am a big proponent of giving clients homework, this is done on a clinical need basis and not cookie cuttered across the board. Some clients thrive with having assignments between sessions while for others it is detrimental.

How do I know if you’re the right therapist for me?

Finding a clinician that fits exactly your needs and personality can be tricky to find, but research has found that one of the most prominent signs that therapy will be effective is the quality of the rapport between clinician and client. Clients aren’t always able to tell

What if I see you out in public?

I am based in Astoria, New York and do at times run into my clients when going about the city. I never make initial greetings so as to protect privacy, but I always encourage my clients to stop to say hi and chat if they feel comfortable to. As always, the clients comfort and privacy is the most important.

Are your sessions in-person or virtual?

Due to convenience and insurance limitations many of my sessions are primarily telehealth based. In-Person sessions are an option and can be arranged on an individual basis, primarily occurring at local coffee shops or in Astoria Park if the client feels comfortable.

What topics should I not discuss in therapy?

There’s a phrase in therapy that “everything is grist for the mill”. Absolutely nothing is off limits, nothing is shamed, the goal is for you to feel as comfortable as possible to discuss whatever you’d like.

Will you call me out on my bullshit?

I think it is clinically imperative to challenge clients on what they are experiencing or holding themselves back from doing, but only so when clinically appropriate. For some this requires a softer comment, for others a much more blunt and frank conversation.

I can just talk to AI about all of my issues, why should I pay for a therapist for any of this?

AI chatbots, while amazing creations of technology, are not perfect and have a history of making terrible errors when discussing mental health concerns with humans. Even more importantly, humans crave connection. It is a healthy and necessary need that we want to feel connected with other living creatures to help us heal and feel emotionally safe. While AI has gotten better at emulating the human condition, it is still just that, a mimicry of actual human relationships.