Yes. At this time, most sessions are provided to New York State residents via telehealth over a HIPPA-compliant platform.

If you would prefer to meet in person, please let me know and we can discuss options.

If you are interested in individual counseling & are insured by Aetna or Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, I may be able to see you through Alma or Headway. Please reach out for more info. I am also an out-of-network provider. This means:

1. You can opt to pay out of pocket and keep your health information completely private.

2. You may be able to use your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for sessions.

3. You can obtain superbills from me that may allow you to be reimbursed by your health insurance company for a portion or the entirety of the cost of your session. To determine if your out-of-network coverage will cover any part of the cost of sessions, here are some questions to ask your insurance company.

I am a firm believer in the need for universal healthcare and advocate for this at the policy level, locally and federally. Providing and receiving care work, especially mental health care work, under unbridled capitalism unfortunately means navigating a maze of bureaucracy, predatory data collection, and a variety of unregulated private insurance policies. Until we have policies and systems that work for us, these are some of the benefits of paying out of pocket for these services instead of through health insurance:

1. Privacy. Health insurance companies require personal health information from providers including but not limited to diagnoses, attendance reports, and session notes By opting to work with an out of network provider, what you share is up to you and your information is kept private.

2. No limit to sessions. Health insurance companies can put a limit to the number of sessions you have access to. By working with an out of network provider, you get. to choose how many sessions you’d like to have according to what suits you best.

3. Working with the provider of your choice. Health insurance companies often dictate who you can and can’t work with. When you work with an out of network provider you exercise control over who you work with.

I’m open to discussing your specific needs and exploring options that best suit you.

My fees are sliding scale based on your financial capacity and my availability.

You can read more about how my sliding scale rates work here.

If cost is a concern, please don’t hesitate to reach out. There are a range of options we can discuss and explore. For instance, I may have a low-cost slot open to you. I may be able to connect you with trusted colleagues who can see you within your budget or that take your insurance. Or you may be eligible to receive services for free at one of the organizations I am connected to. There are a number of options. Navigating them can be confusing. I’m always open to discussing your needs and making recommendations.

You can also check out my Resources page where I list a variety of organizations that provide competent care, often at low or no cost.

The Solidarity rate allows me to provide higher quality care to all of my clients, including you! Solidarity rates help me reserve more slots for clients facing intersecting oppressive systems. Portions of your rate solidarity rate will go towards subsidizing the low-cost sessions I provide through Open Path Collective.

Additionally, solidarity rates help me hone and tailor my skills to better serve you and all my clients by supporting my access the latest innovations, methods, and practices in the field through specialized trainings. You get to benefit from whatever I learn there. The trainings I am drawn to are often lead by leading LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC researchers and a solidarity rate supports the continuation of their groundbreaking work in the field of mental health as well.

One of my longer term professional goals is to open up an in-person, trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming holistic healing cooperative that caters to the needs of folks of color and survivors of trauma in NYC. Imagine a one-stop-shop of trauma-informed services ranging from massage therapy, physical therapy, and mental health counseling to yoga and other life-affirming healing events in partnership with local community organizations. Solidarity rates help me work towards that goal. Feel free to ask me more about this.

I speak Hindi/Urdu in addition to English.

Check out my About Me page for more info on this (scroll all the way down) and feel free to reach out if you have more questions about this.