We see clients through telehealth only. This means it’s just you, your therapist, a strong wifi signal, and maybe even a surprise cameo from your pet!

Telehealth also makes therapy more accessible & flexible, especially if you’re juggling a busy schedule or navigating mobility needs. Therapy should fit into your real life, not the other way around!

But don’t worry, all sessions are held via a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform

For individual therapy: Nope! Whether you’re in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or any other borough, on Long Island, upstate from the Hudson Valley to Buffalo, or anywhere in between; as long as you’re in New York State at the time of your therapy session, you’re good to go! 

For support groups: Participants are welcome from anywhere in the US!

For consulting: Let’s meet no matter where you are!

We are Out-of-Network (OON). But don’t stress! Let us explain how painless we can make it.

We can submit Out of Network claims on your behalf & use Thrizer to make session costs more accessible. You can instantly check your Out of Network benefits here: https://eligibility.thrizer.com/theidentityspacepsychotherapy

Many of our clients get up to 50%-80% of their session fees covered! And with Thrizer, once you meet your deductible you’ll just pay a copay similar to your in-network rates, and Thrizer fronts the rest of your session cost to us. 

What this means is that there’s no more paying your full therapy cost upfront and then waiting weeks for your insurance reimbursement to come in. This supports the cash flow you need for frequent therapy. Thrizer files everything directly with your insurance so you don’t have to deal with confusing forms or long hold times!

• Please Note: Support Groups & Consultation Services are not considered psychotherapy - therefore these services are not reimbursable by you OON insurance.

Deanna’s Rates:

• 50-minute individual session: $250

• Sliding scale available based on therapist availability

• Adjunct EMDR sessions (50 minutes): $350

• Extended EMDR session (90 minutes): $450

June’s Rates:

• 50-minute individual session: $250

• Couples / Polycules: $300

• Sliding scale available based on therapist availability

Support groups:

• Varies per group

• more info here!

Professional Consultations with Deanna:

• Standard Rates

  • 1 hour: $175

  • 30 minutes: $100

• Grad Students & Recent Grads*

  • *Within 1 year post-graduation

    1 hour: $125

    30 minutes: $75

Read below for sliding scale info!

You bet! We offer sliding scale spots because therapy should be accessible - not just a luxury.

Here’s how it works:

• We hold solidarity slots at a significantly reduced rate. These slots rotate every 6 months so we can extend access to more people over time!
  

• We also offer some general sliding scale spots for people who can’t quite afford the full rate but don’t need the lowest tier either.
  

Reduced-fee appointments are available based on financial need and therapist availability. Please let us know if you’d like to explore this option.

If you’re able to pay the full session fee, thank you, & please do! 🤎 Paying the full rate isn’t just about covering your therapist’s time; it’s also a way of contributing to community care. Your payment helps us keep those reduced-rate spots available for people who need them most, which means you’re not just investing in yourself; you’re helping make therapy more accessible to others, too. How cool is that?!

First, we’ll start with a free 15 minute consultation call. The therapist will get an idea of what you’re looking for to make sure you’re a good fit for each other. And you’ll be able to ask the therapist questions about what they can offer, too!

If you’re a match, your first session is more of a “getting to know you” space. You and your therapist will talk through what’s bringing you in, go over your symptoms, & do some brief history taking. Then we’ll start mapping out what you want to get out of therapy.

Your therapist will ask some questions, but there’s no pressure to share more than you’re ready for - we move at your pace. We’ll also go over logistics like scheduling, policies, & what  you want therapy to look like week to week. 

Most people come into their first session feeling anxious but leave feeling like, “Okay, this wasn’t nearly as scary as I thought. And my therapist is actually pretty cool!!”

Think less “silently nodding at you while I scribble notes on a clipboard” and more like an actual conversation with a therapist who laughs, keeps it real, and feels things too!

Therapists at The Identity Space will actually converse with you, react with you, & celebrate your wins (don’t be surprised if we hype you up with an “okay, growth!”). Some days we’ll crack up laughing, and other days we’ll get into the deep, heavy stuff. Usually, it’s a mix of both.

We’re curious; we’ll ask the questions that make you think about things in a new way. We’re direct; we’ll be honest with you, even when it’s tough to hear (but always with care). And we’ll show up fully human alongside you, probably saying “same” more than once. You won't be talking into a void here!

Nope, sorry :/ You have to be 18 or older to work with us.

• You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. 

• Under the law, health care providers need to give their patients or 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 health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. 

• 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, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.