What are your business hours and contact information?
Business hours: Monday to Wednesday, 12-8PM EST.
Email: zi@ziwangmhcs.com.
Inquiries are typically answered within 48 hours except during weekends, US holidays and vacation time.
How much do you charge per session?
Out of network patients:
Initial comprehensive intake appointment for patients (45 minutes): $250
Individual therapy appointment for patients (45 minutes): $225
Individual clinical consultation appointment for mental health professionals (60 minutes): $300
In network patients:
I work with a third party biller and accept the following health insurance plans:
OPTUM: Aetna:
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services (UHSS) Meritain
GEHA - UnitedHealthcare Shared Services (UHSS) Nippon
UnitedHealthcare Global Allied Benefit Systems
UnitedHealthCare Exchange Plans (ONEX) GEHA - United Healthcare Shared Services (UHSS)
Oscar Trustmark
Harvard Pilgrim Trustmark Small Business Benefits
Oxford Health Scope
UHC Student Resources Christian Brothers Services
UMR
All Savers (UHC)
Health Plans Inc
Surest (Formerly Bind)
What payment methods do you accept?
All major credit cards, debit cards, and Health Savings Account cards are accepted forms of payment. All appointments have a 24-hour cancellation policy.
How often should we meet for therapy?
In order to be admitted as a patient to my practice, weekly treatment as much as possible for the first 3-6 months of treatment is required: if you actually want to have a chance of seeing positive and sustaining changes, you must be willing to show up and do the work, consistently over a long period of time: otherwise, it’s a waste of our time and your money to go through treatment bi-weekly and not see enough progress. We can re-evaluate based on your clinical presentation and treatment progress after the 3-6 month mark.
Are all appointments virtual?
My practice is based in New York City, but all appointments are conducted virtually at this time. My practice does not offer any treatment via phone, emails, or texting: having visual cues will most likely lead to more insight and positive treatment progress.
What are some themes/issues you work on with your patients?
Self awareness & personal growth: We cannot solve a problem if we are not aware of it. A general lack of self awareness and lack of willingness to self reflect can be harmful to the quality of your interpersonal dynamics, professional performance, and the overall quality of your life. You must learn to fully accept your flaws and your strengths to have a more fulfilling life.
Interpersonal issues: Understanding your wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, attachments styles, as well as interactions that lead to your maladaptive behavior being reenacted over and over again.
Mood regulation: It's not enough to know that you experience mood swings. We need to get to know the root of your emotional triggers and develop effective skills to self regulate and self soothe. A regulated nervous system will most likely lead to more genuine connections with self and others. Many of my patients have seen a shortened recovery time after a setback or a unpleasant trigger (this can be only achieved through consistent and ongoing weekly treatment).
Racial and cultural identities: Exploring your racial, cultural, and ethnic identities and how they influence the way you move through everyday interactions.
Trauma: Trauma changes the way we relate to ourselves and others. From your strong reactions to criticism, the way you obsess over the same thoughts constantly, the strong desire to say “No!” to people.. these patterns will show up in every facet of your life and impact the quality of your relationships. With trauma informed treatment, we will learn how to establish safety, hope, and joy and at the same time reduce the likelihood of you getting into trauma state (freeze, people pleasing, avoidant behavior, etc).
My ideal patient has the openness and willingness to look at their own role and responsibility in all of the situations and relationships they are in. If you enjoy the ongoing process of growth and understanding yourself (thoughts, feelings, coping skills, strengths, liabilities, interpersonal dynamics, etc.), we may be a good fit.
Let’s be honest, you don’t want therapy, you want confidence, peace, and genuine fulfillment in your life. With steady treatment, patience, and self reflection, these goals are possible.
Who don’t you treat?
My practice does not offer emergency services or treatment via phone or text message. Patients who have had recent suicide attempts, has a history with self harm behavior, have an active eating disorder, psychotic features, or recent inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations are strongly encouraged to seek higher level of care (i.e. 24/7 coverage, psychiatric treatment, etc.).
My practice does not admit patients who 1. only want to meet once or twice a month at the initial stage of treatment, 2. place too much emphasis on problem solving instead of ongoing self improvement, 3. are not receptive or open to constructive feedback. Lasting positive progress requires ongoing committed to the healing process and the willingness for introspection. Based on clinical research and my professional experience, consistent commitment to quality treatment + introspection = more noticeable progress + shorter treatment length + fewer costly/maladaptive behaviors from the patient.