Question 1

How do I schedule a consultation and what does that entail?

Accepted Answer

The first step is to fill out the contact box here. Dr. Luckman will respond to you as soon as possible. Pending Dr. Luckman's availability, she will set up a free brief phone consultation. She may also provide you with referrals and recommendations.

Question 2

How long and frequent are sessions?

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Individual therapy sessions are typically 45-55 minutes long with meetings that occur once per week. The frequency and length of sessions may be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Question 3

How long can I expect to be in therapy?

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Dr. Luckman tailors treatment according to the goals that she identifies with the patient. They will also work together to evaluate the treatment progress. Therefore the number of sessions vary.

Question 4

Is therapy confidential?

Accepted Answer

Therapy is confidential in accordance with HIPPA Privacy Rules that are in place to protect the patient. There are exceptions to confidentiality in the instance that the patient or someone else is in direct danger. Please visit the following link for more information: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/hipaa/phi_protection.html

Question 5

What insurances are accepted?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Luckman is an in-network provider with Wellfleet, New York University’s student insurance. Patients are responsible for the payment of their copay at the time of the session.   Dr. Luckman is an out-of-network provider with all other insurance plans. Many insurance plans offer reimbursement options and Dr. Luckman can assist in the process of submitting for reminbursement. It is suggested that you contact your insurance provider to inquire about your benefits prior to beginning treatment. Please reach out to Dr. Luckman to discuss fees.

Question 6

Where are you located?

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Dr. Luckman offers in-person and virtual sessions for clients located in New York State. For in-person sessions, the office is located at 79 Walker St, New York, NY 10013   Please see below the safety precautions Dr. Luckman is taking in her office to protect patients and help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Dr. Luckman will show clients proof of her COVID-19 vaccine and requires her clients to submit proof of their COVID-19 vaccine.  Office seating in the waiting room and in therapy rooms has been arranged for appropriate physical distancing. Dr. Luckman wears a facemask and maintains safe distancing. Restroom soap dispensers are maintained and everyone is encouraged to wash their hands. Hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol is available in the office. Appointments are scheduled at specific intervals to minimize the number of people in the waiting room. All patients are asked to wait in their cars or outside until no earlier than 5 minutes before their appointment times. Areas that are commonly touched are thoroughly sanitized after each use. Physical contact is not permitted. Tissues and trash bins are easily accessed. Trash is disposed of on a frequent basis. Common areas are thoroughly disinfected at the end of each day.

Question 7

Watch Dr. Luckman answer your questions about finding a therapist in her interview with Shelley Rome on Z100

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Question 8

No Surprise Act: Good Faith Estimate

Accepted Answer

The "No Surprises" Act requires health care providers to provide current and new patients who are uninsured or self-pay with a "Good Faith Estimate" (GFE) of cost for treatment. This regulation attempts to provide patients with transparency regarding their health care costs.   Many factors make it difficult to provide an estimate given that the length of therapeutic services is dependent on the individual client and their goals for treatment. Ultimately it is the patient who may decide to stop treatment at any time.   If the patient is uninsured or using self-pay, Dr. Luckman will provide the patient with a GFE orally and in writing. The GFE is variable based on the session fee, duration and frequency of therapy agreed upon by the patient and Dr.Luckman. The GFE is not binding or a guarantee that the patient and therapist will work together.