Getting Started
Dr. Dardashti believes that there are multiple factors that affect one’s mental and physical health. By not acknowledging the whole person, she believes we are doing a disservice to ourselves and the potential quality of life that is in our grasp. When an individual begins treatment with Dr. Dardashti, they receive a comprehensive assessment of mind, body and spiritual dynamics, all of which contribute to ultimate health and wellness. An assessment may include the following based on individual concerns:
- Psychological, physical, emotional, biological, and/or spiritual factors affecting one’s present life
- A clear understanding of individual goals for treatment
- Vitamin and mineral testing to determine any possible deficiencies
- Neurotransmitter imbalance assessment
- Heavy Metal testing
- Ayurvedic pulse analysis
- Food allergy testing
Treatment consists of psychotherapy, coaching, holistic interventions, or all three, depending on presenting difficulties and individual goals.
Payment & Insurance
Payment is due in full at the time of session in the form of cash or check. Patients can also pre-pay for sessions by credit card. Dr. Dardashti is out-of-network with insurance. Her fees are competitive with other Manhattan psychologists. In some instances, Dr. Dardashti can offer a sliding scale or help the patient find an in-network provider.
After formulating a diagnosis, she can provide a billing statement/receipt for patients to submit to insurance for out-of-network reimbursement. After the deductible has been met, most insurance plans reimburse 70%-80% of the allowable amount for out-of-network mental health benefits. CPT codes to inquire about are: 90801, 90804, 90806, 90846, 90847, and 90853.
Cancellation Policy
When initiating treatment, Dr. Dardashti is reserving a special time for patients each week. Except for emergencies, Dr. Dardashti requests 48 hours advanced notice to cancel or reschedule sessions or the patient will be responsible for the full session fee.