Psychotherapy, Consultation & Supervision
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When do you see clients?
A: I see clients in my Chicago office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I see clients in my Northfield office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Q: What are your office hours?
A: I see clients throughout the day. My first appointment is at 7 a.m. and my last appointment is at 8:00 p.m.
Q: How much does therapy cost?
A: The initial session is $145.00 for a 60-90 minute session, subsequent sessions are $120.00 for 50 minutes.
Q: Do you take insurance?
A: Yes. I take Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna & Cigna Insurance. If you do not have either of these plans we can still work together on an out-of-network basis.
Q: Do you take credit or debit cards?
A: I do not take them at this time.
Q: What populations do you work with? What kind of problems do you treat?
A: I work with people with depression, bi-polar disorders, addictions (to substances, pornography, internet, work, etc.), eating disorders and more. Please see my Treatment Page for more information. If you still have questions, call me!
Q: What ages of people do you see?
A: I see adolescents & young adults from 13 years old to 23 years old, and I see adults from 24 years old to 65 years old. If you are older or younger I can refer you to a colleague that specializes in working with people in your age range.
Q: Do you do couples counseling/marital therapy?
A: No, but I would be more than happy to provide you with referrals.
Q: Do you do family therapy?
A: Yes.
Q: Can you write a prescription for anti-depressants or other psychotropic medication?
A: No, but I have several psychiatrists that I work with and refer my clients to.
Q: Do you administer drug tests?
A: No, I would refer you to a lab or agency that specializes in urine toxicology drug screens.
Q: How long will I be in therapy?
A: Your first session will last 60-90 minutes. Subsequent sessions are 50 minutes. The frequency of sessions varies depending on your particular needs. Some clients come in weekly; some come every other week. While other clients call to schedule an appointment on an as-needed basis. You have the right to terminate your treatment at any time for any reason.
Q: What happens during the first session?
A: The initial visit is an assessment. First, we will take care of necessary paperwork and discuss my practice policies. Next, I will ask you questions and take notes in order to document a clear picture of your background, mental health history, medical history, and the current problem that you are experiencing. I will go over my assessment with you, and at that time we will discuss if you would like to move forward with treatment. If you choose to continue treatment, together we will develop a treatment plan. I will also refer you to other professionals/community agencies if needed. You should feel free to ask me any questions you may have at that time.
Q: What if you ask me something that I don’t want to talk about?
A: I will never pressure you to talk about something that you do not wish to discuss. This is your treatment and I will abide by your agenda and how fast or slow you wish to take therapy.
Q: How do I know that what I tell you will be kept private?
A: Ethically and legally I am bound by confidentiality regardless of your age and I take this obligation very seriously. There are however, exceptions to the confidentiality rule:
1) if you tell me about a plan to hurt yourself or someone else,
2) if you tell me that someone is hurting you (if you’re under 18 or over 62 years old). In each of these cases I am required by law to report such information to the proper authorities (police, DCFS, etc.).
Q: What if I need to talk between sessions?
A: You can reach me at 773.251.7316 if you are in need of immediate service, e.g. you are upset and need to talk. I am more than happy to help you during off times, as it is not reasonable to think that you will only need me during office hours. I ask that you please be respectful of my time when you are in need of immediate service and that you call during reasonable hours (8:30 AM – 11:00 PM) if possible. For the first 10 minutes, I will not charge you for the call, from 10 minutes to 20 minutes I may bill you for ½ a session and over 20 minutes I may bill you for a whole session. This will depend on how often you call and use my services.
Chicago Office
4659 N. Ravenswood
Suite 106
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: 773.251.7316
Northfield Office
790 Frontage Rd.
Suite 320
Northfield, IL 60093
Phone: 773.251.7316