Question 1

What services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

All psychologists at the Coffino Center offer individual therapy via telehealth. We also meet patients in person, if meeting in person is an integral part of treatment (e.g., exposure therapy).
 
All psychologists are licensed to see patients in New York. Dr. Coffino is also licensed to see patients in Florida (via telehealth).

Dr. Coffino also offers supervision for therapists who are seeking additional training in the treating eating disorders.

Question 2

What therapeutic approaches do clinicians at the Coffino Center use?

Accepted Answer

cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)cognitive processing therapy (CPT)internal family systems (IFS)Family-Based Treatment (FBT)EMDR

Question 3

What are your clinicians' areas of expertise?

Accepted Answer

Eating disordersAnxiety disorders Mood disorders Life transitions (college, marriage etc.)Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)Post-traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD)Substance use disorders

Question 4

What can I expect during my therapy sessions?

Accepted Answer

Your first session will be approximately 1 hour and involves a comprehensive evaluation so that your clinican can provide appropriate treatment recommendations. If you decide to begin treatment with us, we will discuss your treatment goals and determine a treatment plan to help you meet these goals. 
 
Subsequent sessions are 45 minutes and typically occur weekly. In certain instances, more intensive treatment may be recommended (i.e., multiple sessions per week).

Question 5

What ages do you treat?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We are currently seeing children, adolescents, and adults. However, we do not typically see children under 10 years old.

Question 6

Do you coordinate care with other providers?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We believe it is very important to coordinate care with your other providers. In some instances, this means we will talk directly to your primary care physician, psychiatrist, and nutritionist (for patients with eating disorders) on a regular basis. In many instances, this is a very important part of the treatment process and we prioritize speaking with your team of providers if necessary.

Question 7

What is your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

A scheduled appointment means that a 45 minute session is reserved for you. If an appointment is missed or canceled with less than 48 hours notice, you will be billed directly according to your scheduled fee.

Question 8

How much does therapy cost?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Coffino’s fee is $500 for a 45-minute therapy session and $600 for a 60-minute therapy session. The initial appointment is approximately 60 minutes and is $625.Dr. Altman’s fee is $450 for a 45-minute therapy session and $550 for a 60-minute therapy session. The initial appointment is approximately 60 minutes and is $575.Dr. Lawson, Dr. Farmer, and Dr. Mian’s fees are $425 for a 45-minute therapy session and $525 for a 60-minute therapy session. The initial appointment is approximately 60 minutes and is $550.Dr. Gette and Dr. Schulder’s fees are $400 for a 45-minute therapy session and $500 for a 60-minute therapy session. The initial appointment is approximately 60 minutes and is $525.Shoshanna Paperny, Lucia O’Neill, and Dr. Caswell’s fees are $375 for a 45-minute therapy session and $475 for a 60-minute therapy session. The initial appointment is approximately 60 minutes and is $500.Brenna Yob’s fee is $350 for a 45-minute therapy session and $450 for a 60-minute therapy session. Brenna also specializes in family therapy and Family-Based Treatment (FBT), which are offered at $450 per session. The initial appointment is approximately 60 minutes and is $475.Payment is due at the time of each scheduled appointment.

Question 9

Do you accept insurance?

Accepted Answer

Our providers do not accept insurance. Please check with your insurance company to determine If you receive out-of-network benefits for behavioral health services.
 
If requested, we will send you a statement of your services at the end of each month that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
 
Please check with your insurance provider to determine if you will receive any reimbursement. It is helpful to call your insurance provider to determine level of coverage in advance.

Question 10

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

Accepted Answer

Under the law, health care providers are required to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service, or at any time during treatment. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, or how to dispute a bill, see your Estimate, or visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

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