FAQs
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Start your path at The Pond
Where are you located?
Our practice is located at:
115 West 30th Street, Suite 709
New York, NY 10001
What types of services do you offer at
The Pond?
* Individual Therapy
* DBT-informed Skills Groups
* Individual DBT Skills sessions
* Processing Group Therapy
* Art Therapy individual sessions/ Groups
* Music Therapy individual sessions/ Groups
* Group Therapy customized for Companies/Non-profit Organizations
* Professional Development Workshops
* Employee Wellness Workshops
* Team Building Seminars
* Other Group Therapy (e.g. Body and Health; Pilates and Mindfulness)
How long is each session?
Therapy sessions are typically 45 minutes, once weekly. This may vary based on your clinical needs.
What should I do ahead of my first session?
Please log in to our client portal (Simple Practice) to complete a list of forms and provide a method of payment before your first online or in-person session.
What is your intake process?
The intake process occurs over 2–3 sessions. This helps us to determine suitability between a client’s needs and what we can offer as a practice. Once we have a better understanding of background and treatment goals, a therapist who best meets the clinical needs of the client will be assigned.
What are the fees?
Our fees vary depending on clinician and availability. We do have some capacity to offer a sliding fee scale. This can be discussed with our Director of Clinical Services.
Which insurance do you accept?
* Aetna - Columbia University
* Aetna - New School
What if I have insurance that you do not accept and have out of network benefits?
Many insurers offer Out Of Network benefits. We can provide the paperwork for you to receive reimbursements directly.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule my session?
Sometimes unexpected changes happen, and adjustments to one’s schedule are inevitable. Our cancellation and reschedule policy requests you provide at least 24 hours’ notice in order to avoid being charged a late cancellation fee.