Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to common questions about our practice and our approach to care. If your question isn't listed, Arthur, our AI assistant, can help, or you're always welcome to contact us directly.
Is This Practice Right for Me?
We work with people ages 14 and older who are navigating a wide range of mental health conditions and life stressors, including:
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias, and illness anxiety
Attention & Executive Functioning Difficulties
ADHD and challenges with focus, organization, and follow-through
Mood Disorders
Depression and bipolar disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and mental rituals
Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and related conditions
Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Single-incident trauma, complex trauma (C-PTSD), emotional dysregulation, and the lasting effects of difficult or overwhelming experiences
Identity & Self-Understanding
Including gender dysphoria, identity exploration, and developing greater self-awareness
Life Transitions & Relationship Stress
Career changes, burnout, divorce or relationship loss, communication difficulties, conflict, and recurring relationship patterns
This list is not exhaustive. If you do not see your specific concern here, you are welcome to reach out to discuss whether our practice may be a good fit for your needs.
Our practice combines thoughtful psychiatric care with a deeper exploration of the psychological patterns that shape emotional life. We aim to support not only symptom relief but also greater understanding, resilience, and alignment with your values and sense of self.
An Integrated Approach to Care
Unlike traditional brief medication visits, we integrate psychotherapy with medication management in extended appointments. This approach allows us to address both the biological aspects of mental health and the psychological patterns that influence thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
Treatment may draw from several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), depth-oriented therapy, and discussion of lifestyle factors such as sleep, physical activity, and stress management.
Time and Presence
Longer sessions allow care to proceed at a thoughtful pace. This creates space for careful attention to symptoms, treatment decisions, and the broader factors that influence mental health, while fostering a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Clinical Expertise and Life Experience
Our approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, informed by both professional training and life experience. Drawing on psychiatric education and clinical work at Yale University and the University of Iowa, we provide care that is thoughtful, grounded, and responsive to each person's unique circumstances.
This practice may be a good fit if you are looking for:
- A psychiatrist who provides both psychotherapy and medication management
- Longer sessions that allow time for thoughtful discussion, reflection, and understanding patterns in your mental health
- Care that considers biological, developmental, psychological, relational, and social aspects of well-being
- A collaborative treatment relationship where decisions are made together
- An approach that integrates psychotherapy with medication management rather than brief medication visits alone
- Interest in gaining deeper insight into your thoughts, emotions, and patterns
This practice may not be the best fit if you are:
- Seeking brief medication refills or medication-only visits
- Preferring a more directive approach with minimal discussion
- Not currently interested in engaging with strategies or practices between sessions
- Looking primarily for quick symptom relief without exploring underlying factors
I work with adolescents 14 and older and adults. Treatment is tailored to each person's circumstances, whether addressing mental health concerns, navigating life transitions, or developing greater stability and understanding of longstanding patterns.
Many people begin treatment when they notice that something in their mental health or life circumstances no longer feels sustainable. Ongoing anxiety, low mood, difficulty concentrating, relationship stress, or feeling stuck in patterns that are difficult to change.
You do not need to have everything figured out before starting. A willingness to reflect on your experiences and consider new ways of approaching your mental health is often enough to begin.
Taking the first step toward care can feel challenging, but it is often the beginning of meaningful change.
The Whole Person Approach
A whole person approach recognizes that mental health is influenced by many interconnected aspects of life. In addition to symptoms and diagnoses, it considers physical health, relationships, life experiences, personal values, beliefs, and the patterns that shape how we think, feel, and respond to challenges.
In practice, this means treatment may include medication management, psychotherapy, and thoughtful discussion of lifestyle factors that influence mental health. By considering the broader context of your life, care can be more personalized, comprehensive, and responsive to your individual needs.
Longer appointments allow time to understand your concerns more fully and to consider the broader factors influencing your mental health. This depth of understanding supports more thoughtful assessment and more careful decisions about whether and how medication may be helpful.
Extended sessions allow us to discuss patterns, underlying factors, and life circumstances in greater depth so that treatment recommendations can be more accurate and thoughtfully tailored to your needs. Medication decisions are always collaborative. You will feel informed and involved, and medication is always an option rather than a requirement.
In addition to my therapeutic work, I bring extensive experience in psychopharmacology. Over many years I have prescribed the full range of psychiatric medications, taught psychopharmacology to medical students, and supervised other clinicians in their prescribing.
During follow-up sessions, we address both your symptoms and the broader patterns that influence your mental health. These appointments integrate psychotherapy with medication management, allowing time to review how treatments are working, consider adjustments when appropriate, and explore the psychological and life factors affecting your well-being.
Together, we may examine how your experiences have shaped your current challenges, identify recurring patterns, and bring greater awareness to the beliefs and assumptions that influence how you see yourself and the world. This process can help you regain a greater sense of clarity and control while working toward meaningful and lasting change.
You may discover new insights about yourself, connect past experiences with present difficulties, and develop new ways of approaching challenges in your life. At times, I may suggest reflections or exercises between sessions to support your progress. The more you engage with the process, the more you are likely to benefit from it.
Every person's path is different, and progress unfolds at its own pace. Our work together will be collaborative and tailored to your needs as they evolve over time.
Yes. Family sessions are available for established patients who would like to include important people in their lives as part of their care. These sessions may involve partners, spouses, parents, siblings, children, or close friends.
The goal of these sessions is to improve communication, deepen understanding, and help loved ones learn how to provide meaningful support. Family members can also share perspectives that may be helpful in understanding relationship dynamics, communication patterns, and factors that may be contributing to current challenges.
Training in child and adolescent psychiatry provides a deeper understanding of how emotional, social, and psychological patterns develop over time. Many of the ways we think, relate to others, and respond to stress begin taking shape during childhood and adolescence and continue to influence mental health in adulthood.
For example, understanding early attachment and developmental experiences can help clarify patterns that emerge later in life, such as difficulties with trust, fears of abandonment, perfectionism, or chronic anxiety. Rather than viewing these concerns only as present-day symptoms, a developmental perspective places them within the broader context of a person's life history, allowing for a deeper and more meaningful understanding of how they developed and how they can change.
Research shows that many mental health conditions begin early in life. Large studies have found that approximately half of all mental health disorders begin by age 14 and about 75% by age 24. This means that when working with adults, clinicians are often addressing patterns that first emerged during key developmental stages.
This specialized training allows me to evaluate the full developmental arc of a person's life and better understand how early experiences, temperament, and environment contribute to present concerns. That perspective can help guide more thoughtful and individualized treatment.
Scheduling & Logistics
For New Patients:
Please call the office at (212) 655-1345 or complete the contact form on the website and we will reach out to you to schedule.
For Existing Patients:
- Click Patient Portal on the website (top right of each page)
- Select "I'm An Existing Client"
- Enter your email address to sign in
- Check your email for the sign-in link
- Select Sign In
- Click Request Appointment in the top right
- Choose "Follow-Up Session"
- Choose your preferred location: Video Office (telehealth visit) or Radnor Financial Building (in-person visit)
- Pick a date and time and click Request Appointment
- Your request goes to our office and once reviewed, you'll receive confirmation
Arthur, our AI assistant, can walk you through the booking process step by step. Look for the Arthur widget below to get started.
In-Person:
Patients may be seen in person at our Radnor office:
Radnor Financial Building – 6th Floor
201 King of Prussia Rd.
Suite 650
Radnor, PA 19087
The office is conveniently located within a short walk of the Radnor station on the Paoli/Thorndale SEPTA Regional Rail line.
Telehealth:
Secure telehealth appointments are available for patients located in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts through the HIPAA-compliant SimplePractice platform.
Availability:
Current appointment availability can be viewed through the SimplePractice scheduling portal.
The most reliable way to reach the practice is through the SimplePractice Patient Portal. You can access the portal by clicking the Patient Portal button on the website, through the SimplePractice mobile app, or by visiting the SimplePractice website directly. Messages sent through the portal notify me directly and provide the most secure, HIPAA-compliant way for us to communicate.
How to send a message through the portal:
- Click Patient Portal on the website, open the SimplePractice app, or visit the SimplePractice website
- Select "I'm an Existing Client"
- Enter your email address and click Send Link
- Open the email and click Sign In
- Once logged in, select Messages in the top-right corner
You may also call the office at (212) 655-1345 during business hours.
For established patients with an urgent matter after hours, you may call this number and leave a message.
Please note: This phone number is not for emergencies. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
The frequency of sessions depends on your individual needs and treatment goals. Some patients prefer weekly visits, while others are seen monthly. Patients who are more stable may find that visits every two to three months provide sufficient support, while those engaged in more active therapeutic work may benefit from meeting more frequently.
To remain an active patient at our practice, follow-up appointments must occur at least once every three months so that care can be monitored safely and responsibly.
Payment & Policies
I am a private-pay psychiatrist and do not participate in insurance networks. Choosing not to work directly with insurance companies allows me to provide more personalized and comprehensive care without many of the restrictions that insurance plans often impose.
Insurance plans frequently:
- Limit the length and frequency of appointments
- Restrict which treatments are covered
- Require the release of sensitive clinical information as part of the reimbursement process
Practicing outside of insurance networks allows me to offer longer appointments, integrate psychotherapy with medication management, and maintain a higher level of privacy and flexibility in your care.
While the practice does not participate in insurance networks, we can provide a superbill upon request for patients who wish to seek possible out-of-network reimbursement from their insurance company. Many patients with PPO plans are able to receive partial reimbursement for out-of-network care.
To ensure a secure and seamless payment process, your credit or debit card information is stored safely in SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant platform. All payment details are encrypted and protected, and your card is charged on the day of your scheduled appointment.
Cancellations or requests to reschedule must be made at least 48 hours (two business days) before your scheduled appointment.
Appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice will be charged the full session fee. Providing adequate notice allows the appointment time to be offered to another patient who may need care.
The cancellation fee will be charged to the card on file.
Still have questions?
We're here to help. Reach out to us directly at (212) 655-1345 or use the contact form on our Contact page. You can also chat with Arthur, our AI assistant, who can answer many questions instantly.
Insight. Integration. Individuation.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
We welcome you into a safe, caring, and nonjudgmental space where you are invited to let go and simply be.
Schedule AppointmentQuestions first? Talk to Arthur or contact us.
Insight. Integration. Individuation.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
We welcome you into a safe, caring, and nonjudgmental space where you are invited to let go and simply be.
Schedule AppointmentQuestions first? Talk to Arthur or contact us.
