Appointment Request Form

Garden City Therapy

Appointment Request Form

We are currently providing online counseling services only. Please complete the following information and we will reach out to you as soon as possible. Thank you!
We currently of have a wait list and hope to have availability for appointments in a few weeks. If you would like us to contact you when an opening becomes available please click yes and complete this form. Thank you. *

Yes, contact me when an opening becomes available
Name *

First Name Last Name
Confirm: *

I am making this appointment for myself This appointment is for my child (must be ages 10 to 17)
*If this appointment is for your child please put in your own basic contact information first. If they are 18 or older please have them complete and send this form as this option is for parents with minors only.
Age Verification *

We are currently only seeing adult clients. Please select here to confirm that you are 18 years of age or older. We cannot accept requests from minors. You can call (516) 679-1111 instead for referrals. Thank you.
Information about the person who is making the referral: *
Full Name of Client *
First and Last name of the client
Email *
example@example.com
Phone Number *
Date of Birth *

Month Day Year
Client/Child's Date of Birth *

Month Day Year
Date of birth of client
Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Reason for Visit (symptoms or current situation or goals) *

0/60
Referred by *
If other please list: *
Fees & Insurance: *

I will be paying out of pocket ($80 per session) I have BlueCross BlueShield insurance I have Fidelis insurance I have Cigna insurance I have Optum (UnitedHealthcare, Community Health Plan, and Oxford) insurance Options for Aetna Insurance NYSHIP out of network benefits
ID number: *
Phone number on back of card: *
Enter the phone number that is listed for PROVIDERS or Mental Health
Information about potential counseling with an interning therapist:

Following an intake evaluation ($80), if we think your presenting issues would be suitably addressed by an interning therapist you have the option to work with them at a reduced rate of $50.

If we do not think it would be a suitable match then you have the option to continue at $80 per session with a non-interning clinician.

All interning therapists are in advanced level Masters counseling programs and are under supervision at Garden City Therapy, PLLC
How our practice helps NYSHIP clients out of network

We can submit claims on your behalf so that you can obtain out of network reimbursement: First we will check your out of network benefits to see if you have any and the details and inform you of what they quote to us. It is your responsibility to confirm your benefits with them and ensure they pay claims, as we are not responsible for non-payment by them. That said, we will let you know as soon as possible if there is any obstacle and if needed you can then file claims on your own. We will help as much as we can. You would pay the session fee to us, and once they provide payment we will reimburse you what they state is entitled to you from the portion you paid.
Partnership with Headway for Aetna Insurance

We partnered with a company called Headway which allows us to see clients who have Aetna insurance. Headway will manage your insurance and payment details with you, and once that is set up by you we will respond to this form submission. Our account is under the practice owner's name, Michelle Ambalu, LCSW. After you enter your insurance details you will see your cost related to the session ahead of time. Make sure to also verify your email and payment details. In a new browser window, please visit the link below to register.
Registration Link for Headway/Aetna
Does the above arrangement work for you? *

Yes, I will pay $80 per visit and you can submit the claims. No, I will pay $80 per visit but do not want claims submitted.
Select all that would work for you (we may not have your preference at the time of your request but we will try to match it).

Afternoons (M-F) Evenings (M-F) Saturdays (9am to 5pm)
Check box if interested:

I would like a referral for a psychiatric evaluation and potential medication management. [After your intake we can refer you to a local group psychiatry practice. Their focus is on medication to help treat symptoms while our focus is talk-therapy. The combined approach is often of great help.]
We try and match you with a therapist who you think might be a good fit for you. If you want you can let us know what you prefer when it comes to feeling engaged [i.e. someone who is a bit more lively, someone with a calming demeanor, someone more goal oriented (CBT focus), someone more exploratory (analytic focus), a mixture of these, etc.]
Please confirm acknowledgement that all appointments are VIRTUAL *

Yes, I understand this is an ONLINE / VIRTUAL appointment
By submitting this form you understand that: *

Garden City Therapy is a private group practice offering routine mental health services and is not a crisis center. If you are experiencing any type of emergency and need immediate assistance, please dial 911. Futhermore, assigned therapists at Garden City Therapy are Licensed Masters Social Workers and Masters Interning Therapists engaged in ongoing clinical meetings with Director, Michelle Ambalu, LCSW (Ms. Ambalu does not see clients but consults with assigned therapists).
You can expect a response within 24 hours on business days. If you have not heard back in 24 hours please call 516 828 2622 ext.200. Thank you.
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How our practice helps NYSHIP clients out of network

Partnership with Headway for Aetna Insurance