Practice InformationWelcome to Sentient Psychotherapy! We are a boutique, brick and mortar private practice group with offices in Lower Manhattan. In-person therapy at Sentient is a rewarding, rich and beneficial experience. Our clients say therapy with us is "different" and that "I feel like a totally new person!" Our diverse, multiculturally-focused team of therapists increase access to excellent mental health services for people who might not otherwise seek the help they need. If you want to work with a therapist who really gets you, you've come to the right place. Our therapists speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, French and Spanish.At Sentient, we focus on helping you develop psychological flexibility to better manage your stressful life. By learning and practicing effective coping skills, you will quickly find symptom relief and be able to function more effectively day-to-day. Couples discover that therapy with us improves communication, reduces conflict, addresses work-life balance and family issues, and more.We also provide online therapy for anyone in New York State. Just because you don't live in Manhattan, doesn't mean you can't have New York City-quality therapy. If you're having a hard time finding a BIPOC or LGBTQ+ therapist who you can relate to, reach out to us today.Through our work, we're confident you will create more meaning and purpose in your outer life, while learning to enrich your inner life in the process. Whether you’re coping with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, relationship or career issues, we can't wait to help you. Isn't it time you get to enjoy this life you've worked so hard to create? Call now and let's get started.FAQSWhat services does your practice offer?Sentient offers in-person and virtual therapy to individuals and couples in New York City and across New York State. We implement evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Emotion-focused Therapy for couples. Our diverse team is multiculturally focused and client-centered. We forge strong therapeutic relationships between our clients and therapists, that are shown to be the number one predictor of successful outcomes! What are your practice's specialties?Sentient Psychotherapy's diverse team specializes in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, perfectionism, stress-management, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, relationship and interpersonal issues, and trauma. We have a particular special interest in working with underserved BIPOC populations, such as Asian, Latinx, and Desi-identified individuals and couples.Specifically....Founder Joy Ripplinger specializes in ketamine-assisted psychotherapySanam Sajnani specializes in Couples Therapy and Maternal Mental Health CareKia Yin works with high achieving individuals and couples in English, Mandarin and CantoneseMonica Mishra works with stressed out college students and entry level professionalsMengtian Dong specializes in trauma, CBT, and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy in English and MandarinJeannette Bautista works with BIPOC, Latinx and is trained in ACT and Maternal Mental HealthAriana Howard is our relationship specialist trained in ACT and couples therapyWhy should I choose your practice?Sentient Psychotherapy is a female-owned, brick and mortar practice dedicated to providing highly individualized, in-person and online therapy to New Yorkers. We take the time and care to pair you with the best therapist to meet your needs. From your first inquiry to your last session, you will notice the attention and care you receive from our entire team. Our offices are a calming oasis in Lower Manhattan, and the ease of our scheduling and billing services make all the difference! Our therapists are all highly trained in mindfulness-based approaches that effectively reduce stress and improve functioning. We forge meaningful therapeutic relationships with our clients and hold you accountable to your treatment. Our clients get results because we are personally invested in your care. How does payment work at your practice?We offer highest quality therapy that is affordable, with or without insurance.We accept most PPO and POS plans and only charge you a copay once your deductible is met. Many clients find it very hard to find good in-network providers with immediate availability. We seek to bridge the gap by handling all insurance paperwork and submitting claims for you.If your benefits include coverage for out of network providers, we ACCEPT your plan. Most plans have a deductible which must be met before benefits apply, and co-insurance which covers PART, but not ALL, of the cost of therapy. We handle all insurance paperwork, submit claims and bill insurance on your behalf OR provide you with a Superbill (like a receipt for therapy) that you can submit to your insurance company for direct reimbursement.If you don't have out of network benefits, we provide sliding scale and low-fee, self-pay therapy.