New Patients – What to Expect
What to expect
Initial Consultation: The initial session typically runs 45-60 minutes and involves a thorough evaluation of your symptoms, history, lifestyle, prior treatments/experiences and goals. In some cases, a second session may be needed. After the initial evaluation is concluded, I will be able to provide you with my impressions and recommendations for next steps. If you decide that you would like to work with me, together we will design a treatment program that meets your objectives.
What you will need for your initial consultation: You may send over your past records that you would like me to review. Please complete the “General Information” and the “Packet” that best describes your symptoms BEFORE your appointment, please send them over a week prior to your appointment. You can download the appropriate forms by clicking here. Forms can be emailed or mailed. If you have questions about which forms are right for you, please call Heather at 646-530-9499 and she will be happy to assist you.
Thank you for considering our practice for your healthcare needs. We would like to inform you that this is a self-pay practice, and Dr. Rebecca Scott does not accept any insurance plans.
However, we can provide you with a Health Insurance Claim Form (Haifa form) that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits.
Please note that we do not see patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) or Cigna insurance.
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Health and Sleep History, Questionnaire General (choose this packet for any sleep problem other than insomnia. If you are unsure, complete the Insomnia Questionnaire)
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Health and Sleep History, Questionnaire Insomnia (choose this packet if you have trouble falling or stay asleep)
Follow Up: Follow up sessions are 30 minutes for general sessions or 45 minutes for those who need extended sessions. During follow up sessions, we will review your progress, discuss ongoing concerns and questions, implement new strategies and provide guidance to ensure that progress is being made. Given the complexity of sleep disorders, it is difficult to estimate how much follow up any one person will need. The goal is to help you improve as quickly as possible and teach you all that you will need for long lasting success.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is typically an 8-12 week in-depth treatment program that helps patients identify and then change thought and behavior patterns that contribute to insomnia, decrease dependence on sleeping pills (if this is a goal) and regain confidence in their own natural sleep abilities. This change is fostered through education about sleep, behavioral strategies, relaxation training, cognitive therapy and nutrition and lifestyle planning. These sessions run 45-60 minutes and are scheduled every 2 weeks.
Prescription management - Dr. Rebecca Scott does not prescribe medication.