Frequently Asked Questions

What About Insurance? We are out-of-network providers for all of the major health care companies, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna and United Behavioral Health. Out-of-network coverage varies by insurance carrier and policy, so we encourage you to call your insurance company prior to your first session to find out your exact coverage.

Payment is due at the time of appointment. We accept cash, checks and credit cards (VISA, MasterCard and Discover). We provide counseling clients with a typed statement at the beginning of each month for those who want to submit for reimbursement from their insurance company.

Note: Some counseling clients prefer not to file for reimbursement for confidentiality reasons since we have to provide the insurance company with a mental health diagnosis.

Do you offer shorter or longer sessions? Yes. David Sternberg offers 30-minute and 90-minute psychotherapy sessions. Ninety minute sessions are good for those looking to make significant progress in a short period of time. Thirty-minute sessions are half the cost of regular sessions, so they appeal to those clients looking to save money.

Do you offer counseling sessions over the phone? Yes. David Sternberg offers phone sessions for those interested in 30-minute sessions or the traditional 45-50 minute psychotherapy hour. Phone sessions are ideal for those who travel a lot.

Do you offer any specials? Yes. David offers a discounted pre-paid package. Save 10% per session if you pre-pay your first five counseling sessions.

If you have any other counseling or psychotherapy-related questions, please call us at 202.588.1288 or email me at david@dctalktherapy.com