Mental Health FAQs

We treat mild to moderate behavioral and mental health concerns, including anxiety, ADHD, behavioral challenges, depression, grief/loss, trauma, and PTSD, and support for those going through family stress and life transitions. Currently, we do not provide evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

We provide individual and group therapy, psychiatry services, medication management (to ensure safe, effective treatment), and parent coaching. We also offer written ADHD evaluations and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups, a skills-based therapy for teens and young adults managing strong emotions or impulsive behaviors. 

We support children (ages 5+), tweens, teens, and young adults, as well as the parents and caregivers who care for them. 

Our mental health services are built on the collaborative care model and we’re happy to coordinate with other providers to ensure your family gets the best care possible. 

Yes. Our psychopharmacology team provides medication evaluations and medication management when needed. Our experienced child and adolescent psychiatrists and medication providers will create a personalized plan for your family’s needs, and collaborate with your therapy team and other medical providers to support the whole-health care of your family. 

Yes. Our written ADHD evaluations for kids and teens help families in Florida, New Jersey, New York, and Texas better understand if attention challenges, hyperactivity symptoms, and impulsivity is related to ADHD. A comprehensive written evaluation empowers parents to make informed decisions and results may be used to develop educational and/or behavioral intervention plans with your school and health care providers. Learn more about ADHD treatment and evaluations that we offer.

We strive to deliver evidence-based mental health care in a timely, convenient way, and at this time we do not have a waitlist. Visit our website or call our care coordinators directly at 516-475-2200 to schedule your appointment. 

We offer the flexibility and convenience of virtual services to families in CT, FL, NJ, NY, and TX, and in-person services in select locations in NY.  

Yes. Virtual mental health care for kids and teens isn’t just a backup plan—it’s a powerful, proven way to support your family. PM Mental Health provides high-quality mental health care that’s easy to access, simple to start, and truly effective—no matter where you are. Read more about why virtual therapy works.

This is a complimentary informational call for you to share your concerns, learn about our process, and complete required paperwork (online) to get started with PM Mental Health. Our goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and confident about next steps so that we can help you/your child begin the care journey. If your child is under 18, they do not need to attend—their first call would be the initial assessment visit. Schedule a mental health visit today.

No, you can call our care coordinators at 516-475-2200 to schedule the initial assessment visit directly. If your child is under 18, they do not need to be present when you call to make the appointment. They will be required to attend the virtual initial assessment visit with you or another parent/guardian. 

We develop an individualized plan for every patient that receives our services. More than 80% of our patients show a significant improvement within three months. 

Yes! PM Mental Health is in-network with:

• Aetna (NY)
• Cigna / Evernorth (CT, FL, NJ, NY, TX)
• Fidelis Care (NY)
• Healthfirst (NY)
• Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (NJ, NY)
• Lucet (FL) | Florida Blue collaborates with Lucet to manage behavioral health services on select plans
• Magellan (TX) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas collaborates with Magellan to manage behavioral health services on select plans
• MVP (NY)
• Point Comfort (CT, FL, NJ, NY, TX)

…more coming soon! Most new patients with in-network insurance pay $0, on average, for their initial assessment visit. We encourage you to check with your insurance provider to understand if mental health services are eligible for coverage through in-network or out-of-network reimbursement. Learn more about our insurance coverage and fees.

PM Mental Health offers self-pay options to access care. This summer, we’re offering new self-pay families an initial assessment visit for just $99 if scheduled by September 22. Our self-pay (prompt-pay) option for therapy and medication management may be submittable to out-of-network plans. Our team will provide receipts and can assist in the process of submission to your insurance company and/ or HSA account. Learn more about our insurance coverage and fees.

Most new patients with in-network insurance pay $0, on average, for their initial assessment visit. We also offer self-pay options to access care. This summer, we’re offering new self-pay families an initial assessment visit for just $99 if scheduled by September 22. Learn more about our fees and insurance coverage.

Our team is led by Janet Kahn-Scolaro, LCSWR, PhD, a licensed child and family therapist with over 30 years of experience, Jennifer Weber, PsyD, EdM, SM, a child and adolescent psychologist and certified DBT for Adolescents provider, and Nicole Mavrides, MD, FAPA, a child and adult psychiatrist. Our diverse team includes licensed therapists (LCSWR, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC), prescribing clinicians (MD, NP, MSN, PMHNP), and certified parent coaches. Get to know our mental health team.

a. Therapist is a general term that refers to professionals trained to provide talk therapy (also called psychotherapy). They help children and families manage emotional challenges, cope with stress, and build healthy skills.

b. Psychologist is a type of therapist who holds a doctoral degree in psychology. Psychologists are trained to provide therapy and may also do psychological testing to help understand your child’s strengths, challenges, or diagnoses. They do not prescribe medication. 

c. Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health. Psychiatrists can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe and manage medications, and may also offer some therapy. They are especially helpful when symptoms might involve biological or medical factors, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders. 

Choosing the provider that’s right for your family depends on what your child is experiencing. If your child needs support working through emotions, behaviors, or life challenges, starting with a pediatric therapist or psychologist is often a great first step. If you’re considering medication or wondering whether it might help, a psychiatrist can evaluate and guide that part of care. At PM Mental Health, we work as a team — so we’ll help you figure out the right starting point and connect you to the best provider for your child’s needs. 

Yes, we currently have providers that speak Bengali, English, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Spanish.