E-mail me at jschnurdoc@gmail.com, or call or message me at 646-398-2721, to schedule a free 15-20 minute telephone or videoconference consultation. Please include your name, contact information, and a sentence or two about how I can help.

Great question! The treatment I provide is highly individualized, and the treatment length depends on your needs and preferences. Most clients experience benefit in 8-20 sessions. Once your primary objectives have been achieved, you might choose to continue on a less frequent, maintenance basis (e.g., monthly), or you might choose to end, knowing the door is always open for you to return.

Most sessions are 50 minutes. At times, we may meet for a longer or shorter session depending on need and scheduling (e.g., you might want a quicker check in before a medical appointment or interview).

Absolutely not. Although most clients choose to attend weekly at first, so we can get to know each other more quickly, bi-weekly, monthly, and occasion-based or as-needed sessions are definitely options depending on you and your concerns. I’ll offer scheduling recommendations, but I respect your ability to set the pace of the sessions.

I charge $275 for each regular psychotherapy session. I’ll ask you to pay by credit card through Ivy Pay, a secure, HIPAA-compliant payment system designed for therapists.

I am out-of-network with insurance companies and sessions are self-pay. I’m happy to provide an invoice for appointments with the information your insurance company needs to reimburse you, for example the session length and a diagnosis.

To learn more about how your insurance provider may reimburse you for therapy with me, I encourage you to contact them and ask whether “CPT code 90834 for teletherapy with an out of network provider” is covered under your plan.

Because reimbursement for psychotherapy varies widely across insurance plans, before scheduling an appointment, you might want to ask your insurance provider questions like:

• Does my insurance plan include behavioral health benefits?

• What percentage of the fee is reimbursed if I see an "out-of-network" provider?  Is there a maximum?

• How many sessions does my insurance plan cover per calendar year?

• How do I submit my receipts for reimbursement?

• Are payments made directly to me?

All my sessions are virtual, meaning they’re conducted over video or at times by telephone. Online sessions can be incredibly convenient for those with busy schedules, demanding jobs, frequent healthcare appointments, or those who prefer to avoid a commute. Online sessions also allow me to see clients from across the states where I’m licensed – from Manhattan to upstate New York for example.

Video appointments will take place using a secure, HIPAA compliant platform called Simple Practice. I’ll send you a link for each appointment.

Not at all! You'd be surprised how much laughter is mixed in. Although we’ll often be discussing serious topics, and they can be heavy at times, most of my clients describe the work with me as surprisingly comfortable and easygoing. I'm a big fan of using a spoonful of gentle humor to help the therapy go down. For those of you with breast cancer, if you haven’t already, check out the @snarkycancer or @thecancerpatient accounts on Instagram. The creators do a fantastic job of acknowledging how hard cancer can be in a funny, incredibly relatable way. I’ve been told that sessions with me can sound a bit like posts here. 

Of course! (Or should I say f*** yes!)  I want you to feel comfortable speaking in whatever way feels spontaneous and natural for you. No need to self-monitor or worry about being “proper.” Just be yourself!

Yes I do! You won’t always see Eliza on-screen for sessions, but she’s very likely napping in the background, and may wander in to say hello, or “speak up” (aka bark) to let you know she agrees with a point you’re making. She (and I) are looking forward to meeting you!