Hello! My name is Dr. Lucy Bichsel. I am a Psychologist based out of New York City, and a Long Island University alumni. Currently, I am offering teletherapy sessions for individuals and couples using doxy.me, a HIPAA-compliant application with high-quality video.
I would like to give a special message for those impacted by COVID-19: Right now our relationships are more important than ever. If you're in a committed relationship, how are the two of you adapting to the radical shifts in your day-to-day routine, sudden job and economic insecurity and the loss of important regular social connections? And if you're single, how are you coping with the intense loneliness, isolation and disruption in your dating life? How are you carrying on the important - and necessary - work of relationship-building while socially distanced? I'm here to help you navigate this strange and confusing territory.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples dealing with relationship issues, family conflict, and codependency. I am also qualified to help adults and elders (65+) with anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting, mood disorders, personality disorders, and self esteem.
I can help you if you find yourself stuck in cycles of anger, disappointment and isolation with the person you love. I can help you learn to communicate clearly, take important risks and make emotionally-driven requests that make clear what you truly need. You'll move toward a relationship characterized by authenticity, clarity, trust and connection.
I'd love to talk with you about your needs, expectations and hopes for therapy and how it can heal your relationship. Please set up a call via my website or contact me here so we can set up a time to talk.
Costs for each therapy session are on a sliding scale ranging from $180 - $220, and can be paid with American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Check, or a Health Savings Account.
Before your therapy visit, check your coverage with our Peace of Mind Calculator, which estimates how much you'll be reimbursed once you hit your deductible or out-of-pocket max.
Remember superbills, those long invoices you got from your therapist? How about claim forms? You don’t need either of those. We’ll handle your claims electronically and file them for free.
Check the status of your claims with our free Client Portal, which gives you a real-time window into the reimbursement process so you don’t have to worry if the check is in the mail.
We handle your mental health insurance electronically and file your claims for free. We also track the status of your claims and ensure they are processed correctly so you don’t have to worry about paperwork or making frustrating phone calls.
We work with your therapist to obtain all the information needed to file your claims. Then we file them electronically each week.
You only need to make sure we have your most updated insurance information. You don’t need to do anything else!
Nirvana has a free tool called the Peace of Mind Coverage Calculator, which estimates your reimbursement amount at the start of the calendar year, when your deductible has been met, and when your out-of-pocket maximum has been reached. You only need to enter the name of the therapist you’d like to see, along with your name, date of birth, and insurance information.
Once you have met your deductible, your reimbursement will be mailed to you about 4-6 weeks from the date of your first eligible claim. In some cases, this process can take as long as 90 days.
Your reimbursement will be mailed to the address on file with your therapist and your insurer. We recommend verifying your address directly with your insurer.
You will receive your reimbursement by check. Some insurers combine payments for multiple sessions and others send one check per session.
Yes! We offer a free product called the Client Portal, which allows you to do exactly that. You may be invited by your therapist, but you can independently register here. With the client portal, you can view the exact status of your claims and reimbursements.
We’re glad to answer any questions you have. Email us at help@meetnirvana.com and someone from our Help Desk will reach out to you.
