psychotherapy and counseling

When you want to start therapy, call us at 212-243-2830 to schedule an appointment. The first session is oriented to assessing your needs and determining how we can best be helpful to you. During this session you will be able to discuss the problems you are experiencing and the goals you want to work on in therapy. You can also bring up any questions you have about the psychotherapy process.

Hours

Monday - Thursday 10:30am – 9:00pm    Friday 2:00pm - 7:00pm 
Other hours may be available by arrangement.

Problems we can help you with

ihi can help with: depression, anxiety, stress, trauma reaction, phobias, panic reactions, compulsive behavior, substance abuse, sexual difficulties, eating disorders, grief/bereavement, phase of life issues, self-actualization barriers, relationship/family and parenting issues, among others.

Psychotherapy approaches

Most therapeutic forms are practiced: psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral, gestalt, hypnosis, integrative, humanistic, existential, and psycho-analytic approaches are available.

ihi's therapists work with individuals, couples, families, and groups, and offer short or long term psychotherapy, counseling, and consultations.

Staff

ihi is staffed by psychologists, clinical social workers, mental health counselors, advanced clinical interns, and consulting psychiatrists.

Languages available

Languages vary with staff availability and currently include: Spanish, French, German, and Hebrew.

Fees

Our basic fee is $100 per session, but as a not-for-profit organization, ihi uses a sliding fee scale for persons whose annual income is less than $45,000. However, the fee for the first evaluative session is set at $100, except for full-time students for whom special rates are available.

Insurance

ihi can accept GHI, Value Options, Aetna, Oxford/UnitedHealthcare, and others. Call us for up-to-date coverage. 

free walk-in clinic

If you feel you need help right away, you can stop by for a free walk-in consultation. A clinician will meet with you to talk about your concerns, and discuss some avenues to pursue. We can refer you to ongoing services at ihi or to other appropriate services that can help you further if need be. 

The Walk-In Clinic is open every year from October through April.

Current times available at:

Monday  1pm
Tuesday  3pm
Thursday  12pm
Friday  3pm & 4pm

psychological testing and evaluation

For most testing services, an intitial interview is needed to determine the requirements of the evaluations requested. The cost of an initial interview is $150. The costs for the various evaluations vary according to the tests and types of reports that are needed. Evaluations and tests are conducted by ihi's Director of Testing, Dr. Ann Winton. Tests that must be done on computer programs are conducted at the testing office on 56th Street in Manhattan.

The following testing and evaluation services are available:

• Personality Testings (Adults and Children)
• Testing for ADHD and Learning Diabilities (Adults and Children)
• Intelligence and Aptitude Testing (Adults and Children)
• Adoption Evaluations
• Court-Ordered Evaulations for Custody
• Immigration and Withholding of Removal
• Employment Related Evaluations

Questions about procedures and scheduling should be addressed to Dr. Ann Winton at 212 243-2830.