Whereas a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in the administration of medication aimed to relieve the symptoms of mental and/or emotional disturbances, a psychologist is a doctor who specializes in administering diagnostic evaluations and providing some form of psychotherapy (“talk therapy”).

You can call (786) 546-5695 or email katalin@katalineckstein.com 

Yes, you can use your out of network coverage with your insurance to pay for your therapy. If you do, your insurer can reimburse you for therapy. The amount depends on the coverage you have. Please note that most insurances require you to have a diagnosis to receive reimbursement, and they do document this history. 

Therapy sessions last 50 minutes. (If needed, longer sessions are scheduled ahead of time.) In the session, we review what has happened since the last session, and we continue work related to the reason for seeking services. My approach is very active and supportive. I hope to help you build many tools to cope, learn and, if appropriate, avoid similar issues in the future. If the opportunity lends itself, I do like to give some homework in attempt to apply what we have worked on within the session.

My work hours are flexible, with early morning (7am) and later appointments (8pm), all depending on the day. My office hours are Monday to Friday.

Therapy is confidential. It is so confidential that if I were to see you in public, I would not acknowledge you or greet you unless you greet me first. Confidentiality is limited in certain situations involving danger to self or others, or a history of abuse of a minor, the elderly or the disabled. Some other extreme rules do apply to limit confidentiality. The limits of confidentiality will be discussed in our first meeting.

Most patients prefer therapy sessions in my office. In the event that travel to the office is difficult, I may be able to conduct therapy in your place of residence or work (additional fees apply). We may also have phone or Skype sessions when appropriate. If you are interested in this type of session, please ask me.