Frequently asked Questions

  • We run a paperless office and use an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system called Simple Practice. Simple Practice keeps all data secure and information private with bank-level encryption that is HIPPA compliant.

  • Current clients make appointments and payments electronically, via the Simple Practice Client Portal. Clients have access to our therapists calendars showing openings for appointments. Clients can schedule appointments up to 3 months in advance. In network clients can book appointments through HeadSpace once the insurance information is confirmed.

  • When a client books a Telehealth appointment, they will receive a secure link to create their portal which gives them the ability to also send secure messages.

  • Notify your therapist within 24 hours of your appointment. Late cancellations fee will incur of a full fee of the appointment session, charges will be made to the card on file.

  • Unfortunately no. At this time all of our therapist are only licensed to practice in NY. At the time of our sessions the client has to be physically in NY.

  • We only able to service clients who are physically in NY or CT.

  • We do.

    Transparently, We tend to serve a higher percentage of women over men

    We encourage men to reach out and seek therapy.

  • Yes, We believe that everyone can benefit from therapy!

    Although, If you do not have a diagnosis the session would have to be self pay. Insurance companies require us to put down a diagnosis in order to bill.

  • The length of time varies greatly between clients. Our goal is to get you to a place where you are stable, empowered, and consistently applying tools to maintain your freedom.

  • Individual sessions are 53 minutes.

    Groups are 60 minutes.

  • All interactions with our therapeutic services, including scheduling of or attendance at appointments, the content of your sessions, progress in counseling, and your records are confidential. You may request in writing that the a therapist release specific information about your counseling to persons you designate.

    Exceptions to Confidentiality:

    Mindful Life Psychotherapy staff works as a team. Your therapist may consult with other therapist staff to provide the best possible care.

    If there is imminent danger of harm to self and/or others, a therapist is legally required to report this information to authorities responsible for ensuring safety.

    New York State law requires therapist & staff who learn of, or strongly suspect, physical or sexual abuse or neglect of any person under 18 years of age must report this information to child protective services.

    During initial assessment therapist will go over this in greater details.

  • We accept HSA/ FSA accounts, and all major credit cards. A credit card on file is required to book an appointment

  • Yes.

    Our practice thrives on our therapists specialities. We certainly not experts in all areas of Mental Health.

    We stand strongly behind the therapists professional responsibility to refer clients out for specific needs that should be treated by therapists with special training in those areas.

    We specialize in Generalized Anxiety and Depression that is caused by various life events.

  • Therapy involves the sharing of sensitive, personal, and private information that may at times require you to push yourself outside of your emotional comfort zone. The outcome of therapy is often positive; however, the level of satisfaction for any individual is not predictable.