Hello! My name is Dr. Laura DeRubeis-Byrne, and I am a psychologist based out of New York City. I’ve been in practice for 8 years, and am an alumni of Adelphi University’s Derner School of Psychology. Currently, I offer both in-person and virtual therapy.
Humans are creatures of connection. When we experience multiple events throughout our lifetime in which we do not feel safe to share our truth with others, we often close ourselves off from love and connection. What would happen if you were able to feel seen and heard? What would you say if you were given safe space to share your truth at this moment in time? How would your life change if you were emotionally available to hear others around you and allow them into your life? The therapeutic intention is to support you, starting where you are, in integrating an embodied life to step into a more holistic authentic version of yourself.
I specialize in working with individuals, groups, and families dealing with trauma and PTSD, grief, and life transitions. I am also qualified help teens, adults, and elders (65+) with ADHD, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, codependency, coping skills, depression, divorce, family conflict, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), parenting, self esteem, self-harming, spirituality, stress, and suicidal ideation.
I’m trained to work with people diagnosed with dissociative disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, and elderly persons disorders. As well as, members of the LGBTQ+ community, the visually impaired, cancer patients, deaf individuals, those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, people with immune-disorders, those in open/non-monogamous relationships, and single mothers.
A few therapies I utilize in my practice include: Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Compassion Focused, Dialectical (DBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Motivational Interviewing.
If you are interested in working together please email me or call me at (917)765-1804 to schedule a free 15 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit. Therapy is $275 for 50-minute sessions.
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Check the status of your claims with our free Client Portal, which gives you a real-time window into the reimbursement process so you don’t have to worry if the check is in the mail.
We handle your mental health insurance electronically and file your claims for free. We also track the status of your claims and ensure they are processed correctly so you don’t have to worry about paperwork or making frustrating phone calls.
We work with your therapist to obtain all the information needed to file your claims. Then we file them electronically each week.
You only need to make sure we have your most updated insurance information. You don’t need to do anything else!
Nirvana has a free tool called the Peace of Mind Coverage Calculator, which estimates your reimbursement amount at the start of the calendar year, when your deductible has been met, and when your out-of-pocket maximum has been reached. You only need to enter the name of the therapist you’d like to see, along with your name, date of birth, and insurance information.
Once you have met your deductible, your reimbursement will be mailed to you about 4-6 weeks from the date of your first eligible claim. In some cases, this process can take as long as 90 days.
Your reimbursement will be mailed to the address on file with your therapist and your insurer. We recommend verifying your address directly with your insurer.
You will receive your reimbursement by check. Some insurers combine payments for multiple sessions and others send one check per session.
Yes! We offer a free product called the Client Portal, which allows you to do exactly that. You may be invited by your therapist, but you can independently register here. With the client portal, you can view the exact status of your claims and reimbursements.
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