FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept insurance?
Natalie Noel, LMHC, is currently only in-network with UMR Top Tier for Mount Sinai employees and their dependents. No other insurance is accepted and no other provider accepts insurance. We offer lower cost treatment options for those who do not have insurance and need a sliding scale. If you have out-of-network benefits, reimbursement may be possible. Contact your insurance provider for inquiries. Behavioral therapy is an investment, usually short-term. Quick improvement is often reported. Treatment duration varies based on symptom severity and client engagement outside therapy sessions.
Do you treat children?
Yes, most of our clinician do treat children.
Do you treat all forms of OCD?
Yes, we treat all domains of OCD. The same treatment, ERP, applies to all obsessions.
How long do you think treatment will last?
Treatment duration varies with symptom severity. If functioning, it may take around two months. Weekly sessions initially, then adjust as needed. For non-functioning patients, intensive outpatient options are available. Compliance and engagement in daily treatment tasks impact treatment length.
Do you offer intensive outpatient treatment?
What are your rates?
Do you treat other issues aside from OCD and anxiety disorders?
Do you use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Yes, and know that exposure and response prevention treatment (ERP) is a behavioral therapeutic approach that is part of CBT.
Do you provide in-person and virtual sessions?
What is ERP therapy for OCD and anxiety?
ERP Therapy
What is ERP therapy for OCD and anxiety?
What conditions can ERP therapy treat?
Is ERP therapy the most effective treatment for OCD?
What happens during ERP therapy sessions?
Will ERP therapy force me to face fears too quickly?
How effective is ERP therapy for OCD and anxiety?
How long does ERP therapy usually take?
Is it normal to feel anxious during ERP therapy?
Yes. Anxiety may increase during exposures at first, but it naturally decreases over time as your brain learns you can tolerate uncertainty without compulsions.