about DR. Fontan
Dr. Fontan is a licensed psychologist whose private practice is based out of New York City. Dr. Fontan is dedicated to working with a diverse client population and to addressing a broad range of mental health concerns. He specializes in helping adults of all ages with anxiety, depression, relationships issues, addictions, career related stress, life transitions, culture and identity, and stress management. His approach to therapy is collaborative and involves the integration of cognitive and psychodynamic models in order to meet the unique needs of each client.
Dr. Fontan has more than 15 years experience working in the mental health field, and his past clinical experience includes positions at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, The New York Neurological Institute, Jacobi Medical Center, and the VA system. Dr. Fontan has also served as an adjunct professor at Fordham University and John Jay College.
All sessions with Dr. Fontan are conducted online via secure, HIPAA-compliant video. Whether you're in Manhattan, Westchester, or anywhere else in New York State, you can access care from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
Please contact Dr. Fontan with any questions or to see if therapy is a good option for you at this time. You may click on the link below to schedule an appointment online. You may also contact Dr. Fontan directly by phone, email or via the contact section of this webpage to discuss availability and appointments.
CLIENT Services
Psychotherapy
There are many ways that one can benefit from psychotherapy. In addition to providing Individualized treatment for anxiety, depression and addiction, therapy can also address many problems of daily living such as job dissatisfaction, problems with relationships, difficulty managing life transitions, coping skills training, loss and grief, self-esteem, stress management and issues related to culture and identity.
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Treatment Philosophy
Dr. Fontan believes that psychological health and well-being is much more than the absence of problems, crises and psychopathology. We all have a set of basic needs that include the desire to feel autonomous and in control of our lives, to see ourselves as competent and productive individuals, and to maintain healthy and supportive relationships with others. In order to truly thrive and achieve greater happiness we need to continue working towards satisfying these needs. When we feel stuck or incapable of making progress in any of these areas, therapy can help to get us back on track by helping to remove obstacles that may be getting in our way of being better versions of ourselves.
Payments and Insurance
Insured clients
Dr. Fontan is in-network with Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. If you have one of these plans, your sessions will be covered at your in-network copay or coinsurance rate — please check your plan for your specific cost.
For clients with other insurance, Dr. Fontan is happy to provide documentation to support out-of-network reimbursement claims. Most PPO plans offer partial reimbursement for out-of-network therapy — contact your insurer to verify your out-of-network behavioral health benefits before your first appointment.
For self-pay clients, the cost of a session is $250. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
Sessions are conducted via telehealth (secure video) and are available to clients located anywhere in New York State.
CONTACT DR. FONTAN
You may contact Dr. Fontan via email or by completing the form below. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about this website, Dr. Fontan's services, scheduling, or if you are trying to decide if therapy is the right option for you.
gerry@drfontan.com
347-541-5256
Located at the Center for Integrative Therapies:
1201 Broadway (Suite 1003)
New York, N.Y. 10001
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