FAQs

 

  • Just fill out the contact us form to set up a 15-minute virtual consultation with Dr. Rachel Fryman.

  • Yes, we are a virtual practice that offers teletherapy to residents of New York State through our fully HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.

  • Client intake for new clients is two 60-minute appointments. After intake, sessions are 45 or 60 minutes based on your needs.

  • You can pay at the time of service by credit card. We will retain the card on file for future charges.

  • You can call your insurance company and ask about the mental/behavioral health coverage. We will provide you with a receipt for each session. You can use this receipt to file a claim as we are considered out-of-network providers for most insurance plans.

  • We have a 48-hour cancellation policy. This means that if you do not let your therapist know that you won’t be at your session at least 48 hours in advance, you will still be charged.

  • ADHD or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder often lasts into adulthood and can be diagnosed in adulthood. According DSM-5, symptoms of ADHD can be divided into inattention and hyperactivity.

    Inattention:

    • Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, at work, or with other activities.

    • Often has trouble holding attention on tasks or play activities.

    • Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.

    • Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (e.g., loses focus, side-tracked).

    • Often has trouble organizing tasks and activities.

    • Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to do tasks that require mental effort over a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework).

    • Often loses things necessary for tasks and activities (e.g. school materials, pencils, books, tools, wallets, keys, paperwork, eyeglasses, mobile telephones).

    • Is often easily distracted

    • Is often forgetful in daily activities.

    Hyperactivity and Impulsivity:

    • Often fidgets with or taps hands or feet, or squirms in seat.

    • Often leaves seat in situations when remaining seated is expected.

    • Often runs about or climbs in situations where it is not appropriate (adolescents or adults may be limited to feeling restless).

    • Often unable to play or take part in leisure activities quietly.

    • Is often “on the go” acting as if “driven by a motor”.

    • Often talks excessively.

    • Often blurts out an answer before a question has been completed.

    • Often has trouble waiting their turn.

    • Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games)

    What are executive functions, and how are they connected to ADHD?

    • Executive functions include cognitive processes like time management, focus, planning, organization, prioritization, short-term memory, motivation, managing procrastination, and impulse control.

    • With ADHD, you may tend to have challenges with executive functions. However, not everyone with these challenges has ADHD.

  • Mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, executive functioning difficulties, disruptive and oppositional behavior, addiction, lack of self-esteem, stress, and interpersonal issues can co-occur with ADHD.

  • You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

    Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

    • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

    • Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

    • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

    • Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

    For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.