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THERAPYwith Donnie

Get in touch

Start with fifteen minutes and no commitment.

The consult is free and it is genuinely just a conversation. You do not need to explain everything, and you do not need to be sure.

Book a free consult

Fifteen minutes, free, on the phone, and nothing to prepare.

What actually happens

Three steps, and you control all of them.

01

You book the consult

Fifteen minutes, free, on the phone. Pick any slot that suits you.

02

We talk about what is happening

No intake form, no history from the beginning. Just what brought you here.

03

You decide, not me

If I am the right fit we book a first session. If I am not, I will say so and point you toward someone who is.

Pick a time

Fifteen minutes, on the day that suits you.

Free, on the phone, and nothing to prepare. Times are shown in Eastern Time.

Complimentary consultation

Choose a time on Donnie's calendar.

A free 15-minute phone call for clients in New York and Vermont. Pick an available time, then tell Donnie where to call you.

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An open notebook and a pencil on a plain wooden table in low afternoon sun.

The practical details, in plain terms.

Where sessions happen

Virtual therapy throughout New York and Vermont, and in person in Patchogue, NY. Many clients prefer virtual because it feels more comfortable and less intimidating.

Insurance & payment

  • Aetna
  • Northwell Direct
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Optum
  • Private pay

Insurance applies to select New York plans only. Vermont clients and anyone out of network are private pay, and a sliding scale is available. Coverage varies, so it is worth checking with your provider directly.

Licensed in

  • New York096215
  • Vermont089.0136817TELE (telehealth)
Verified by Psychology Today. Licensed by State of New York, 096215. Donnie Newman.

That is everything practical. The rest is a conversation.

Book a free consult

Fifteen minutes, free, and nothing to prepare.