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About the Practice

Location

The office is located at 450 Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne, NJ in a discreet space just down the road from William Paterson University and directly across the street from the Passaic County Sheriff's Department. I am located on the 2nd floor of the building, a space that is not highly-trafficked. I share a waiting room with 2 therapists on the floor.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday: 8a-8p
  • Tuesday: 8a-8p
  • Wednesday: 8a-8p
  • Thursday: 8a-8p
  • Friday: 8a-3p
  • Saturday: CLOSED
  • Sunday: CLOSED
Though the office is not open on the weekend, I do respond to voicemail, text, and email during off hours.

Services Provided

  • Comprehensive initial 90-minute evaluations
  • Psychotherapy
  • Medication Management (incl. Suboxone)
  • Medical Detoxification
  • Pharmacogenetic Testing
  • Urine Drug Testing
  • Independent Medical Evaluation

Conditions Treated

  • Agoraphobia
  • Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Alcohol Use Disorder
  • Binge-Eating Disorder
  • Bipolar I and II Disorder
  • Cannabis Use Disorder
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Hypochondriasis
  • Insomnia Disorders
  • Opioid Use Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Panic Disorder
  • Pathologic Gambling
  • Post-Traumataic Stress Disorder
  • Psychotic Disorders (i.e. Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder)
  • Sedative, Hypnotic Use Disorder (i.e. Benzodiazepines)
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Specific Phobia
  • Stimulant Use Disorder
  • Tobacco Use Disorder

Insurance

While I am not contracted with any private insurance companies, the overwhelming majority of my patients utilize an out-of-network benefits for their treatment. I encourage any prospective patient to be aware of their out-of network coverage (including deductible and reimbursement rate) at the onset of treatment.

Initial Evaluation/Follow-up Appointments

The initial evaluation can serve the purpose of a consultation without the commitment of follow-up or a second opinion, but most commonly is first visit in the course of one's treatment. All follow-up appointments are a full 45-minutes and consist of psychotherapy with or without medication management. Not all patients are expected to or recommended to take medication. The 45-minute follow-up ensures that you will never feel that you are being rushed out of the office and allows for greater continuity between appointments.

Evidence-Based Medicine

All treatments provided in the office, whether it be psychotherapy or medication, are evidence-based. This means that the treatment is in accord with universally accepted treatment guidelines and/or backed by scientific literature. That is not to say that I am reluctant to think outside of the box and consider the experiences and goals of each unique patient. I come from a position recognizing the standard of care and then working from there.

Confidentiality/Patient Autonomy

Confidentiality and patient autonomy in treatment decisions are priorities of the practice. I generally encourage the involvement of family, friends, and other existing healthcare providers in one's treatment seeing this predicts a better outcome. Still, this is not mandatory or imposed. I very much want patients to feel they are in the driver's seat of their treatment and be rest assured that their wishes for privacy will be respected. I value coordinating care with other mental health specialists (i.e. therapists), doctors (i.e. primary care physicians), and all treatment providers (i.e. intensive-outpatient programs).