Frequently asked questions

I offer individual psychotherapy for adults (anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, grief and widowhood, perinatal and perimenopausal changes, and midlife transitions), parent consultation, executive coaching, and supervision for psychology trainees. Approaches include CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and psychodynamic therapy. Sessions are in person in Manhattan or online throughout New York.

Email DrKimSharrott@gmail.com, use the contact form, or book a free 15-minute consultation at kim-sharrott.clientsecure.me. I reply within one business day.

I work with a small number of clients at a time, so treatment is individualized, and you speak with me directly. I am a licensed psychologist and former teacher, and I combine skills-based work (CBT) with deeper approaches (IFS, Brainspotting, and psychodynamic therapy).

My fee is $250 per session. Standard sessions are 45 minutes, with 60-minute and more frequent appointments available upon request. Most clients meet weekly or biweekly.

I am an out-of-network, private-pay provider. I do not bill insurance directly. Many clients choose private pay for the greater confidentiality it offers, since diagnoses and treatment information are not routinely shared with an insurance company. If your plan includes out-of-network benefits, I am happy to provide the documentation and receipts you need to submit for possible reimbursement.

Payment may be made by cash, check, or credit card. To get started, email me at DrKimSharrott@gmail.com or use the contact form or booking link on this site — the first 15-minute consultation is complimentary, so we can see whether we are a good fit before you commit to anything. My hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am to 4pm.

Collaborative, honest, straightforward and completely confidential. I work with a small group of clients at a time, so you get my attention. I am here to guide the process, bring ideas to light, set goals and process emotions, and keep things moving to help you build a better life.

By email at DrKimSharrott@gmail.com, or through the contact form on this site. I do not use a public phone number for the practice. I aim to respond within one business day.

Kindly provide at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Changes made with less than 48 hours' notice are subject to the full session fee.

Like most specialty providers, I do not participate in insurance plans directly. I do make the out-of-network process as simple as I can: you'll receive an itemized superbill after each session, ready to submit for reimbursement. Many plans with out-of-network benefits reimburse a percentage of the session cost — often 60–80% — once your deductible is met; your own plan sets the actual rate, and I'm glad to talk through the questions to ask your insurer during your consultation.

Questions worth asking your insurance provider:

• Do I have out-of-network outpatient mental health coverage?
• Am I able to use these benefits for telehealth?
• What is my out-of-network deductible, and how much of it has been met this year?
• Do I need a referral from an in-network provider to see someone out of network?
• How do I submit claims for reimbursement?
• How long does reimbursement usually take?

Your first session is a 45-minute meeting, in person in Manhattan or online, focused on what brings you in, what you have already tried, and what you want to be different. We will talk about how I work and whether this feels like the right fit, and there is no obligation to continue. Before that, you are welcome to start with a complimentary 15-minute consultation.