FAQs

I have over 35 years of experience, wisdom and training.

I graduated from the Columbia University School of Social Work, the Center for Family Learning (three-year institute for couple and family therapy), and The Women’s Therapy Centre Institute (three-year training program in psychodynamic psychotherapy).

My education has included CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), as well as Trauma Therapy. I have had extensive training in Coherent Narrative Therapy™ and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT). In addition, I integrate mediation and mindfulness practices.

While I have a general therapy practice, the people I work with have come to therapy for a range of emotional issues and challenges including body and eating problems, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, not feeling good enough, relationship problems, stress, life transitions and passages, trauma, and loneliness.

You are invited to read more under the links for HEALING, COUPLE, INDIVIDUAL and ABOUT.

While my sessions are longer (60 minutes for individual, 60-90 minutes for couples), my fees are commensurate with other therapists. Please contact me for current rates. With demonstrated need, I may be able to offer a sliding scale fee.

I am an out-of-network insurance provider and do not take insurance directly. To find out about your coverage, you can ask your provider some helpful questions.

Am I covered for out-of-network mental health benefits?
What is my deductible and have I met it?
How many sessions per year does my plan cover?
How much of each therapy session is covered?
Do I need a referral from my primary care physician?
How long are your sessions and how often do you meet?

Individual sessions are 60 minutes. Couple sessions are 60-90 minutes depending on need and finances. Sessions are scheduled to meet weekly.

I ask for at least one week notice for any anticipated missed sessions due to business, travel or vacations. If sessions are cancelled in the same week, they need to be rescheduled or paid for.

Yes, I’m currently providing video sessions only.

Please feel free to call me at (718) 514-3332, or email me at cherylpearlmanpsychotherapist@gmail.com for a complimentary phone consultation. We will arrange a time, so I can learn about your goals for therapy, you can get a sense of how I work, and for us to see if we might be a good fit.