Yes, we offer both in-person and telehealth therapy. Our New Jersey location is currently accepting in-person clients, and is located at 2204 Morris Ave. Union, NJ 07083.
We also offer telehealth services and work with patients throughout New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Florida and 42 other states as part of Psypact as well .
Dr. Schwartz also provides international consultation. Contact us for more information.
Please call us to find out the exact details of fees.
Although we do not participate with any insurance companies, the services provided are often reimbursable through your insurance plan through out-of-network benefits. If you are interested in learning about what your plan covers, call the number on your insurance card and ask what is covered for an out-of-network provider who is providing the services in which you are engaging (individual therapy, family therapy, or group therapy). Remember to ask if you have a deductible and what they consider the maximum allowable reimbursement. All services are billed directly to the client. Full payment is expected at the time of service. You will be provided with a statement that contains all of the necessary information that is required by insurance companies. You can submit this bill to the insurance company to be compensated through your out-of-network benefits.
The treatment length differs person to person, but this therapy is typically not intended to be very long-term. We also start to space out time between sessions as you progress so lengths of time should be measured on the basis of sessions not necessarily weeks and months. The course of treatment can last anywhere from between 3 months and one year.
Generally speaking, the more specific one’s problem is, the shorter the treatment will be. Problems that tend to be generalized and long-standing often take longer to resolve, as treatment requires changing ingrained patterns. Regardless of how long the treatment will take, it is important to note that you should feel some improvement within the first few treatment sessions, and you should see progress.
CBT, short for "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy," a method of psychotherapy that addresses maladaptive behaviors, emotional dysfunctions, and cognitive processes through goal-oriented systematic steps. Please read Dr. Phillipson's article about CBT and the treatment of OCD to get a complete idea of how treatment works.
We follow strict rules of (see: HIPAA privacy rules) confidentiality here at the Center and are very serious about the privacy of our clients. It is of utmost importance to us that you feel safe and trusted while at the Center.
Our intake process is very simple at the Center. Once we finish a screening process, we set you up for your first appointment and intake. Keep in mind that the intake process (getting to know you, finding out what is troubling you, working toward treatment goals) will usually take between 2-3 sessions but you will already be working toward your goals after session #1.
