Midtown Marriage and Family Therapy, PC
271 Madison Avenue, Suite 708, New York, NY 10016
917-968-5599
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
To help determine if we are a good fit for you and your family, we have provided
answers to commonly asked questions.
If you haven’t found the answer you are looking for, call us at 917-968-5599
or email
info@midtownmft.com
What type of services do you provide?
We provide in-depth relational therapy for individuals, couples, families,
and groups.
Where are you located?
271 Madison Avenue (between 39th and 40th St.), Suite 708, NY, NY 10016
What days and times can we meet with a therapist?
Sessions with a therapist are by appointment ONLY.
Appointment Hours:
Monday – Thursday 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday – 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Do you accept insurance?
No, we are not a provider for any insurance company. Payment for services
is due at the time of service. If a client wishes to obtain reimbursement
by their insurance company according to their out-of-network benefit schedule,
we can provide a receipt for services rendered. It is recommended that the
individual wanting to submit a claim to their insurance provider first call
about their benefits, verify out-of-network coverage for mental health services,
and if the services will be reimbursed if provided by a Marriage and Family
Therapist.
How often are sessions scheduled?
Sessions are scheduled on a weekly basis.
How long is each session?
Each session is 45 minutes in length. At the initial session, clients are
asked to come in 15 minutes prior to their scheduled time to review and complete
standard intake forms.
How long does the therapy process last?
The length of therapy is dependent upon each client’s specific goals,
history, intensity of pain and wounding, defense structures, current coping
skills, dedication, and motivation to the therapeutic work. After 4-6 sessions
the therapist should be able to set reasonable expectations as to the potential
length of the therapeutic relationship.
Are you a doctor or social worker?
No. Our staff is comprised of highly trained and experienced Licensed Marriage
and Family Therapists (LMFTs), Post-master’s Associate Clinicians fulfilling
the experience requirement for licensure as MFTs, as well as Interns completing
a Masters Program in Marriage and Family Therapy.
What is a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)?
Marriage and Family therapists are mental health professionals with a minimum
of a Master’s Degree and two years of supervised clinical experience.
MFTs are trained and licensed to independently diagnose and treat mental health
and substance abuse problems. Trained in psychotherapy and family systems,
MFTs focus on understanding their client’s symptoms and interactional
patterns within their existing environment, and treat from a relationship
perspective that incorporates family systems. Go to www.aamft.org for more
information.
Why should I choose a Marriage and Family Therapist over a different
mental health discipline?
MFTs understand the interactional patterns among systems and the complimentary
wounding between couples. Our work with individuals always has a focus on
the individual in relation to others.
Marriage and Family Therapy is very different from Individual Therapy. An MFT has a degree from a university giving specialized training in this field. Many other programs of training in the social sciences often give but one course in Marriage and Family Therapy whereas a program giving out a specific degree in MFT will have at least 45 credits in this area. If you are looking to improve your self and your relationships (romantic, family, work, friends, etc.), a Marriage and Family Therapist is what you are looking for.
Do you see couples that are not married?
Yes, we see all couples in committed relationships and at different stages
of a relationship. You may be living together with your partner, dating for
a long or short time, engaged to be married, newlyweds, same sex partners
or have been married for a length of time.
Should I bring in my partner?
If you are experiencing issues in your relationship, if you believe that your
problem is related to difficulties in your relationship, or that an issue
is contributing to relationship issues, then you should consider bringing
your partner. MFTs view issues from a broad perspective and look to understand
how our relationships may be maintaining the problem. In doing so, it is helpful
to have as many people as possible involved in the therapy process so that
everyone is working in collaboration rather than against one another.
Are you HIPAA compliant?
Midtown Marriage and Family Therapy, PC is not a “covered
entity” under the HIPAA regulations, is not HIPAA compliant, and therefore
is not required to follow the standards outlined in the legislation. Midtown
Marriage and Family Therapy, PC does not transmit any health information
electronically. We function as a sole provider. Our clients’ health
records are for the sole purpose of clinical treatment. We do not clinically
collaborate with any other professionals electronically.
How do I (we) get started?
Call us at 917-968-5599 to discuss options for therapy. Our intake coordinator
will take a brief history to match you with one of our therapists, who will
then call you within 24 hours of your call to set up an appointment.
Is there a free initial consultation?
No, the initial session is the same rate as any regular session.
What are the fees?
The fee per session depends on the clinician seen and the time of the session.
They range from $50-$125 per session. Go to the Fees page for more information.
What forms of payment are accepted?
All payments are accepted as either cash or check made out to Midtown MFT.
Payment is collected at the end of each session.