Frequently Asked Questions
Honest answers to common questions — so you can arrive at your first session feeling informed and at ease. Don’t see yours? Just ask.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact Melissa at 908-913-0327. Melissa personally responds to every request within two business days.
What happens in the first session?
The first session is a warm intake conversation. Melissa will explore your background, current challenges, and what you're hoping therapy can change. You'll also have the chance to ask questions. By the end, you'll have an early sense of what working together might look like.
Do you accept insurance?
Meyer Psychotherapy is In Network with Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. For Out of Network plans, Melissa will submit a claim on your behalf. Payment is due at the time of each session — we accept all major credit cards, HSA, and FSA cards.
Self pay is $175 per session
What is your cancellation policy?
No shows or sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours notice are charged at the full session fee. Life happens and Melissa understands — occasional exceptions are made. The full policy is provided in your patient portal.
What ages do you work with?
Melissa works with children ages 6 and up, teens, adults, and families. She does not currently offer therapy for children under age 6.
How do parents stay involved in child or teen therapy?
For child therapy (ages 6–12), Melissa actively involves parents with regular check-ins, parent guidance sessions, and home strategies. For teens, parents are involved in goal-setting and receive periodic updates while the teen's privacy within individual sessions is respected.
Will you tell me what my teen says in session?
Confidentiality is fundamental to building trust with adolescents. The content of individual teen sessions is kept private. However, Melissa will always communicate with parents if there is a safety concern (self-harm, suicidal ideation, abuse). This policy is explained clearly to both the teen and parents before treatment begins.
Are there limits to confidentiality?
Yes — legally-mandated exceptions include: imminent risk of serious harm to yourself or others, suspicion of child abuse or neglect, and court orders. Outside of these narrow exceptions, everything shared in therapy is strictly confidential. Melissa explains all of this clearly in your first session.
Can you speak with my doctor or another provider?
Melissa can coordinate with other providers — like your primary care physician or psychiatrist — with your written consent. Collaboration can be beneficial, particularly when medication and therapy are being used together. You are always in control of who receives information about your care.
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