Services for Adults:
Specialties and Areas of Treatment for Adults:
* = The majority of concerns treated in Dr. Afshar's practice. Patients with these ailment have also reported long-lasting benefits from their work with Dr. Afshar.
Services for Adolescents:
Specialties and Areas of Treatment Adolescents:
Service Fees:
**The indicated session fees are for fee-for-service patients who choose to self-pay or for those utilizing their out-of-network benefits. If you choose to utilize your BCBS PPO insurance, you will be responsible for your co-insurance or co-pay portion only, subject to meeting any applicable deductibles and other conditions set by the plans. Please contact your insurance company for that information. If your insurance company does not pay their contracted portion then you will be responsible for the full session fee.
Insurance Plan Contracts (in-network):
**If you have an insurance plan other than the one listed above, you may still be eligible for some reimbursement from your insurance company for out-of-network benefits. Please contact your insurance company for more details. Please keep in mind that if you choose to use your out-of-network benefits, you will still be responsible for the full session fee at the time of service.
Emergency Services:
If you are encountering a life-threatening emergency or have suicidal thoughts, plans, or intentions, please dial 9-1-1 or visit your nearest emergency room.
Complimentary 15-Minute Telephone Consultation:
Call 773-991-4417 or e-mail Dr. Afshar at: care@drazitaafshar.com to see if therapy may be a fit for you.
**Please also visit the Forms page: /forms.html for more detailed information about Dr. Afshar's patient/provider agreement, insurance, authorization, privacy, and cancellation policies.
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Couples Counseling
- Parent Guidance
Specialties and Areas of Treatment for Adults:
- Depression *
- Anxiety/Panic Disorder *
- Retaliation Spending or Impulse Spending (i.e., spending regrettably large sums of money after excessively pleasant or unpleasant experiences).
- Relational and Communication Difficulties *
- Abuse or Trauma Memories *
- Loss/Bereavement *
- Divorce/Separation
- Infidelity
- Postpartum Depression *: /postpartum-depression-screening.html
- Anger Management*
- Impulsive or Risky Behaviors
- Identity Concerns*
- Aging and Life Transitions
- Acculturation Stress/Difficulties
- Stress Management*
- Concentration and Motivation Difficulties
- Sleeping and Eating Disturbances*
- Work Related Stress *
- Self-esteem and Self-image Concerns *
- Fertility/Family Planning stress *
* = The majority of concerns treated in Dr. Afshar's practice. Patients with these ailment have also reported long-lasting benefits from their work with Dr. Afshar.
Services for Adolescents:
- Individual Therapy
Specialties and Areas of Treatment Adolescents:
- Depression
- Anxiety/Panic Disorder
- School Refusal
- Identity Development
- Self-esteem and/or Self and Body-image Concerns
- Concentration and Motivation Difficulties
- School Truancy or Bullying Concerns
- Social Skills Training
- Peer Relationship Building Concerns
- Self-regulation Concerns
- Sleeping or Eating Disturbances
- Anger Management
Service Fees:
- Initial Consultation/Interview (60-minutes): $275
- Individual Psychotherapy (60-minutes): $190
- Couples Psychotherapy (60-75-minutes): $200-$250
**The indicated session fees are for fee-for-service patients who choose to self-pay or for those utilizing their out-of-network benefits. If you choose to utilize your BCBS PPO insurance, you will be responsible for your co-insurance or co-pay portion only, subject to meeting any applicable deductibles and other conditions set by the plans. Please contact your insurance company for that information. If your insurance company does not pay their contracted portion then you will be responsible for the full session fee.
Insurance Plan Contracts (in-network):
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO Insurance (BCBS PPO)
**If you have an insurance plan other than the one listed above, you may still be eligible for some reimbursement from your insurance company for out-of-network benefits. Please contact your insurance company for more details. Please keep in mind that if you choose to use your out-of-network benefits, you will still be responsible for the full session fee at the time of service.
Emergency Services:
If you are encountering a life-threatening emergency or have suicidal thoughts, plans, or intentions, please dial 9-1-1 or visit your nearest emergency room.
Complimentary 15-Minute Telephone Consultation:
Call 773-991-4417 or e-mail Dr. Afshar at: care@drazitaafshar.com to see if therapy may be a fit for you.
**Please also visit the Forms page: /forms.html for more detailed information about Dr. Afshar's patient/provider agreement, insurance, authorization, privacy, and cancellation policies.