Christine Dempsey LMHC Therapist in Kingston New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What services do you offer?

I offer individual mental health counseling and psychotherapy services.

Group therapy sessions will be offered starting in Fall 2026 both via telehealth and in-person.

Please contact me to get on my wait-list for group therapy sessions.

How do I schedule an appointment?

You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation here.

Once we have spoken and determine we are a good fit, we can schedule our first therapy session and go from there.

How do we meet?

Our initial 15-minute consultation is by phone. I will call you at our scheduled time.

Once we schedule therapy appointments, we can meet either in-person at my Kingston NY office, or via secure telehealth video-conferencing.

How often do we meet?

Session frequency depends on your needs and availability.

Weekly sessions are typically recommended at the beginning of therapy to build momentum, consistency and a solid foundation.

Some clients later move to bi-weekly or monthly sessions as they progress through therapy and meet their treatment goals.

What age clients do you see?

I primarily work with adults 21 and older, most commonly in their mid-20s through mid-60s.

If you fall outside this range and feel we may be a good fit, you’re still welcome to schedule a consultation.

What insurance and payment options do you accept?

I accept the following insurance:

Aetna
Anthem/Empire BlueCross BlueShield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York
Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York

I accept all major credit/debit cards including FSA/HSA cards.

I can provide "superbills" and may be able to help you obtain reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits. Please click "Check Benefits" below to see if you are eligible for out-of-network reimbursement.

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Where are you located?

I am located in Kingston New York, in the Mid-Hudson Valley/Catskills region of Ulster County.

I will provide the address to meet in-person once we have spoken and scheduled our first session.

Do you offer in-person sessions?

I am able to see clients in person at my Kingston New York office.

I currently have limited availability. Please contact me or schedule a consultation to discuss my availability for in-person sessions.

What is your cancellation and no-show policy?

Cancellations made with at least 24 hours advanced notice are accepted with no questions asked.

Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are charged a $100 cancellation fee.

No-shows and late arrivals of 20 minutes or more are charged a $100 no-show fee.

The reason for this is that your session time was reserved exclusively for you, and cannot generally be filled with less than 24 hours notice.

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