Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Jamaica, Queens & Forest Hills

Your first session includes a biopsychosocial assessment where Dr. Cassandra Rankine learns more about your concerns, emotional history, cultural background, goals, and personal needs. This helps create a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.

We offer both! To provide the most flexible care possible, we offer convenient virtual therapy sessions through a secure, HIPAA-compliant, and confidential online platform for clients across New York. Additionally, for clients who prefer a face-to-face connection, Dr. Rankine provides in-person integrated psychotherapy sessions at our office in Forest Hills. You can choose the format that best fits your lifestyle, comfort, and schedule.

We provide support for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, anger management, stress, relationship concerns, emotional disturbances, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and many other mental health concerns.

Yes. Spirituality-based therapy can be integrated into treatment for clients who wish to include faith, spirituality, or personal beliefs as part of their healing process.

Treatment may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Behavioral Therapy, trauma-informed therapy, solution-focused counseling, and strength-based approaches.

Yes. We accept many major insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and more.

Initial individual therapy sessions are $150, and ongoing sessions are $100. Sliding-scale pricing may also be available for qualifying clients.

Yes. Therapy services are available for teens, adults, elders, individuals, and families.

Yes. Your privacy and confidentiality are protected within legal and ethical guidelines.

Therapy length varies depending on your goals, concerns, and treatment needs. Some clients benefit from short-term support, while others prefer ongoing therapy for deeper healing and growth.