anastatia@anastatiafabris.com
929.445.3346 New York and New Jersey
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I expect during our first session?
Prior to our first session, you will be given access to a portal to complete the necessary intake documentation-a paperless intake process for your convenience. The first session is typically 60 minutes and will focus on exploring relevant information about your background, what has brought you to therapy, and what goals you would like to achieve.
What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is a way to help you with a wide range of mental health issues and emotional difficulties. Psychotherapy provides a space to explore your narrative, make sense of things, process traumas in a safe containing space, and can help to improve functioning and increase well-being and healing.
What does a Psychotherapist do?
A psychotherapist is a trained professional who assists those who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, harmful behavior patterns, debilitating emotions, and various other mental health conditions.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a short-term, goal-oriented therapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Its goal is to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people's difficulties, and in doing so, change the way they feel.
What is Mindfulness?
The practice of Mindfulness involves learning how to be present, focused and aware in a given moment. Mindfulness based therapy is about being versus doing. Mindfulness is a skill that can be learned and can improve with practice. It promotes better patience, compassion, kindness towards oneself and others.
What is Motivational Interviewing?
Motivational interviewing is a counseling method that helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior. It is a practical, empathetic, and short-term process that takes into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes. You may not be ready to commit to change, but motivational interviewing can help you move through the emotional stages of change necessary to find your motivation.
What is Insight Oriented Therapy?
Without insight, change can be difficult. Insight Therapy is a type of psychotherapy in which the therapist helps you understand how your feelings, beliefs, actions, and events from the past are influencing your current mindset.
How do I pay for therapy?
I am an in-network provider with some Aetna and Optum plans, and can provide out of network services for most insurances. You may enter your insurance information under the Out of Network Benefits tab on this website, however you will need to contact your insurance company to verify your out-of-network benefits. My self-pay rate for an individual session starts at $225, the Initial Intake Evaluation is $300.
What is your cancellation policy?
I understand that life happens unexpectedly. If you need to cancel your appointment, I ask for at least 24 hours notice. Any cancellation or reschedule made less than 24 hours before our scheduled appointment, will result in a late cancellation/missed appointment fee.