“Nothing that feels bad is ever the last step.”
Diana Fosha

In AEDP our first step is to undo aloneness.

We are here.  We see you.  We understand there are good reasons why you feel the ways you feel and do the things you do. We will listen with our eyes, ears, with our whole bodies, accept and be present, as you push, pull, shy away, get stuck, tremble, lash out, cry your heart out, speak your truth.  Whatever you’ve got, we’re here for it. 

An AEDP mantra is “Stay with it, and stay with me.”

Without trauma, the most instinctual way we calm ourselves is to turn to another (of course!).  When we have been relationally violated, let down by those who were supposed to protect us or alienated with communities where we should belong, we develop compulsive patterns and self-defeating habits that serve us under stress, but later keep us from connection, from living fully with joy.  Giving these up can be downright terrifying. Gently and together, we find ways to change, to uncover and become your self-at-best.

In AEDP transformational experiences are positive, by positive we mean something that feels really true and right.

How can feeling something painful end up feeling so good?!?  Under the right conditions, we find our courage, take risks toward change, experiencing mastery, flourishing and, finally, discovering, proudly shining.

FAQs

Individual clinician’s fee schedule varies depending on the type of treatment (individual adult, couples, child/teen, or family) and on session length (45 or 60 minutes). Out-of-network costs range from $189 to $325 per session, with most out-of-network insurances covering 50%-80%, depending on the plan.

Each therapist has a limited number of sliding scale slots, most often scheduled in the 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. time window, which are assigned at the therapist’s discretion. The intake session is slightly higher (+$50) due to the extended length and review of intake documents.

Fees are typically paid online by credit card overnight following the session.

After your first session we provide a clear, easy to read superbill including all the codes needed to submit directly to your insurance.

Like many private practices in NYC, The Collaborative is an out-of-network provider. Meaning we do not accept insurance directly. However, we actively support clients who have out-of-network insurance coverage to secure reimbursement by generating a superbill which you can submit for reimbursement.

We encourage you to contact your insurance company directly to assess the cost before beginning treatment. It is very helpful to ask your insurance company the following questions:

  • Do I have out of network coverage for mental health?
  • What is my out of network deductible?
  • What are the reimbursement rates for individual therapy CPT code 90834 or couples/family therapy 90847 in zipcode 10012.

 

Our goal is to help you find the right match for you, within our practice or beyond. Below are a few trusted community counseling options with sliding scale.

Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy Trauma Program – Therapy Services

National Institute for Psychotherapies Trauma Program

Sandoval Colab

NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy

Postgraduate Center for Mental Health

The Fifth Ave Counseling Center

For Couples or Family Treatment

 Ackerman Institute for the Family

You’re in the right place

Take the first step toward healing. Get in touch and we’ll walk with you from there.