Scheduling + Beginning therapy 

To schedule an appointment, call 646.425.4293 or send a confidential email to carabrendler@protonmail.com.

While crises can provide a clear impetus to begin the therapy process, many people experience a general sense of anxiety, malaise, emotional reactivity, or sense of being lost in the everyday business of living life that can be reason enough to begin the therapy process. We live in an over-stimulating, over-scheduled culture that I believe is a breeding ground for disconnection from the self and one's own values and priorities. The therapy process doesn't have to begin in response to a crisis; it can be an opportunity to breathe space into our lives, reflect on how we live and the decisions we make, break unhealthy patterns, and create new experiences in old, as well as new relationships.

Healthcare/Reimbursement

Cara Brendler, LCSW is licensed in New York State and does not accept insurance. If you would like to find out about reimbursement for sessions, please contact your health insurance provider to ask what your out-of-network mental health benefits are, as reimbursement rates vary with each plan. Payment is due at the time of the session and upon request, Cara can provide you with a receipt to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Desired timing and frequency of receipts are determined with Cara. Payment must be received before receipt can be issued.

Cancelation/Rescheduling

If you would like to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please notify Cara at least 24 hours prior to the appointment. For Monday appointments, changes/cancellations need to be made the Friday before the weekend at the time of the scheduled Monday session. For example, if session is scheduled for 4 pm on Monday, notify Cara by 4 pm on Friday. Late cancelations are charged in full and are not reimbursable by insurance.

Fees + Payment

Payment is due at the end of the session unless otherwise agreed upon. Checks, cash, Venmo, and Chase QuickPay are accepted methods of payment.