TALK HAVEN THERAPY
A safe space for NY Latinx adults seeking online therapy
Michelle Munevar, LMHC
Hi there! I’m Michelle
I am a proud first-generation Latinx therapist born in New York to Ecuadorian and Colombian parents. I have passionately spent the past decade providing therapy support to Latinx communities at local clinics in Queens, NY.
Latinos are not a monolith. It’s an important part of my work to understand how your cultural background, values, belief systems, and lived experiences intersect with the areas in which you feel conflicted.
While my sessions are mostly in English, I encourage you to speak in the language you feel most comfortable expressing yourself, whether it be English, Spanish or a mix of both.
I aim to create a safe space for you to express yourself freely without fear of judgment as we navigate vulnerable topics and figure out how to move forward.
You don’t have to do this alone.
childhood trauma?
taking on a parental role as a child?
exposure to violence or emotional abuse/neglect from a care giver?
Have you felt anxious or depressed due to
perfectionism?
hypercritical/controlling care givers?
feeling othered, misunderstood, or imposter syndrome at work or school?
hurtful family dynamics?
separation from the family unit due to migration or incarceration?
pressure to assume gender roles and expectations you don’t agree with?
…then I can help.
How It Works
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Initial Consultation
Upon booking an initial consultation, I will reach out to you by phone call to discuss your reasons for seeking services, general screening questions, and next steps. Finding a therapist that is the right fit for you is so important! I offer this 15 minute consultation at no charge to you so that you can get a feel for my services, and answer any questions you may have, without pressure or financial commitment.
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Initial Intake
The first session will involve a 45 minute intake video appointment via a HIPAA secure teletherapy platform where we more deeply explore your history, values, current concerns, and goals of treatment.
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Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy sessions will occur online, generally on a weekly or biweekly basis, based on your needs and concerns. All sessions will be 45 minutes long. A unique link will be sent via text or email before every appointment.
Rates
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Currently in-network with Aetna, Oxford, United Health Care, Cigna , Blue Cross Blue Shield (formally Empire) and Oscar. Insurance will be processed and billed through Headway.
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Current rate for individuals paying out-of-pocket is $150 per 45 minute session. A credit card will need to remain on file.
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If you receive Out of Network (OON) benefits from your insurance coverage I can offer a receipt with appropriate details for you to request reimbursement from your insurance carrier if applicable.
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Notice of Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate of Expected Charges Under the No Surprises Act from Talk Haven Therapy LMHC
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who self-pay for their services an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. Ensure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your services begin. You can also ask your health care provider and any other provider you choose for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at 1-800-985-3059.
Book a Consultation
Let’s start with a 15-minute consultation to learn if my services are right for you. Please note that I am only offering online therapy (the capacity to provide services in person is not available at this time). I only provide services to NY residents. Availability for individual counseling is generally offered between the hours of 9-5 pm.