Frequently Asked Questions

This work tends to resonate most with people who feel disconnected, self-critical, or guarded underneath, even when things look fine from the outside. If that sounds familiar, it’s worth booking the free 15-minute consult to see if it’s a fit.

I’m in-network with Aetna for clients in New York. For other plans, I’m an out-of-network provider, and I provide superbills so you can seek reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits. You can check your benefits with your insurance provider or through Thrizer here.

If you choose the out-of-network route, you also get more flexibility in how we work together — there's no diagnosis required on your insurance record, and treatment isn't limited by what a plan decides to approve. A limited number of sliding scale spots are also available — if cost is a barrier, ask about this during your free 15-minute call.

Both. In-person sessions are available at my office in New York City. Online sessions are available for clients in New York, New Jersey, Washington, DC, and Connecticut through a HIPAA-compliant platform.

A standard therapy session is 50 minutes. Additional time may be allotted on a case-by-case basis for an additional cost.

Pause Counseling accepts all major credit cards and health savings accounts (HSA). Payments are processed using HIPAA-compliant platforms such as IvyPay or Thrizer.

The base fee per session is $200.

Pause Counseling may offer a sliding scale fee structure on a case-by-case basis depending on an individual’s income and need.

I recommend meeting once a week in the beginning stages of therapy. As you establish and meet your goals, we can work together to determine what session schedule fits your needs best.

Pause Counseling reserves the right to charge you your full session fee as a cancellation fee for all no-show appointments and appointments that are not cancelled or rescheduled with at least 48 hours’ notice. Cancellation fees will not be covered by insurance benefits. Clients are responsible for payment of the cancellation fee.

Many people who look accomplished from the outside carry a quiet sense that they’re falling short, or that they’ll be “found out.” This is often called imposter syndrome, and it’s especially common in people who learned early that being competent was the way to feel safe or accepted. More achievement rarely fixes it, because the feeling isn’t really about your results. In therapy, we look at where that inner standard came from and work on building a sense of worth that doesn’t depend on your next accomplishment.

Yes. You don’t have to be in crisis to deserve support. Many of the people I work with are handling their jobs, relationships, and responsibilities well, but they feel tired, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they can’t think their way out of. Therapy gives you a space where you don’t have to perform or have it all figured out. Often the goal isn’t fixing something broken, but feeling more like yourself.

Overthinking is usually the mind’s way of trying to stay safe: if you analyze every detail, you might avoid mistakes, rejection, or disappointing someone. It works up to a point, but it’s exhausting, and it can pull you away from what you actually feel or want. In therapy, we slow down those loops, get curious about what they’re protecting you from, and build more trust in your own judgment. I work with clients in person in New York City and online in New Jersey, Washington, DC, and Connecticut.

It’s a short, relaxed phone call so we can get a sense of each other. You can share a little about what’s bringing you in, ask any questions about how I work, and see whether it feels like a good fit. You don’t need to prepare anything or have the right words. If we decide to work together, we’ll schedule a first session; if not, I’m happy to point you toward other resources.

Psychedelic integration therapy helps you make sense of a psychedelic experience and bring its insights into your everyday life. Some people come in after a meaningful experience they want to understand more deeply; others come after an experience that felt confusing or unsettling. Sessions are regular talk therapy, and no substances are used or provided.