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Frequently Asked Questions
for Therapy in Ridgefield, NJ
Who do you work with?
I work with kids and teens from age 8 through college, and with the moms raising them. For moms, we focus on overwhelm, parenting stress, and identity, and sessions are available in English and Spanish.
Do you provide a free initial consultation?
Absolutely! I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so we can see whether we're a good fit. Complete the contact form and let me know when is best to call you.
If it turns out we're not the right fit, I'm always happy to provide referrals better suited to your needs.
If your child would like to "meet" me before the first session, they can visit the Kids Only page.
How much does each session cost?
The rate of intakes, individual sessions, family sessions and group sessions all vary. Payment is due at the time of service; all major debit and credit cards are accepted.
Do you take insurance?
Free to Be Mindful is an out-of-network provider. Payment is due at the time of service, and I handle your insurance claims for you, so there's nothing for you to fill out or follow up on.
How does out-of-network reimbursement work?
Each month I submit the claim to your insurance company. If your plan includes out-of-network benefits, they send your reimbursement directly to you / the policy holder as a check. If you haven't met your out-of-network deductible yet, the amount counts toward it instead. How much you get back depends on your plan.
We can check all of these details during our consultation call.
Do you offer EMDR therapy?
Yes, I'm EMDR trained and offer EMDR for kids and teens in regular 50-minute sessions and extended sessions. You can read more on the EMDR for Kids & Teens page.
What is the time commitment for therapy?
We begin your therapeutic journey meeting once a week for 50 minutes. As treatment progresses and goals are reached, we adjust how often we meet. We eventually scale down to every other week, then to once a month, until we're done. How long therapy lasts depends on each client and family.
What are your counseling hours?
Free to Be Mindful sessions are by appointment only, on weekdays and limited Sunday mornings. Sessions are available in person in Ridgefield, NJ, and virtually for clients located in New Jersey.
Where are you located?
Free to Be Mindful is located at 700 Grand Avenue, Suite 1E, in Ridgefield, New Jersey, in Bergen County. The office is about 10 minutes from Hudson County and easy to reach from Route 46, Route 4, and I-80.
Nearby towns include Union City, West New York, Guttenberg, North Bergen, Fairview, Cliffside Park, Edgewater, Leonia, Palisades Park, Ridgefield Park, Bogota, Little Ferry, Hackensack, Moonachie, Hasbrouck Heights, Lodi, Fort Lee, Teaneck, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, and Tenafly.
700 Grand Avenue is a modern, quiet, ADA accessible building with free parking. Suite 1E is to the left of the main doors, and there's a comfortable lobby where parents can wait while their child is in session.
Sessions are also available virtually for clients located in New Jersey.