Frequently Asked Questions

The first step is to call to arrange for a free phone consultation. In this call we will be able to get a better sense of why you are seeking therapy and can help connect you to the right provider. If you choose to schedule an appointment, the first 2-3 sessions are generally spent gathering background information so we can collaboratively develop a treatment plan.

All of our providers are extensively trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Gottman method couples therapy, and sex therapy. All of our providers also come from diverse training backgrounds which include training in different therapeutic modalities, including, relational therapy, psychodynamic therpy, dialectic behavioral therapy, humanistic, and person-centered approaches. The approach we use with you will be collaboratively determined based on your goals and needs.

We do not accept insurance practice-wide but many insurance plans offer out-of-network benefits. We can offer you receipts for sessions, which can include a the diagnosis and billing code, to supply to your insurance company. Dr. Gabriella Nissan can see patients in New York who have Aetna, Oxford, United Healthcare, and Optum insurances.

Intake sessions for individual sessions are typically 60 minutes and for couples sessions for 90 minutes. Ongoing individual therapy sessions are generally 45 minutes long and couples sessions are 60 minutes. Modifications to the length of a session to be longer or shorter can be made per therapist-client agreement. The duration of treatment is based on each individual's specific goals for treatment and a collaboratively developed treatment plan.

It can be difficult to give an accurate estimate to the total duration of therapy without first having an initial assessment done. Generally, after the intake process is completed your therapist can give you a general sense as to what the therapeutic process and duration will look like.

There are several factors that go into determining if a therapist is a good fit for a client, including: the therapist's specialty, training experience, theoretical orientation, treatment approach, and interpersonal style, among others. No therapist is perfect for everyone and it often takes some time to determine if a therapist has the right "feel". It is generally a good idea to think about what your chief concern is and whether or not a therapist has specific expertise in that area. If you decide to seek treatment with us and it does not appear to be the right fit for you, we will work with you to offer referrals for people who may be better suited to help you.