New Patient
Information
Everything you need to know before your first appointment — what to expect, how to prepare, insurance, telehealth setup, and what happens next. No surprises.
Everything you need before
your first appointment
Step 1 — Request an appointment. Submit the online form or call 917-267-9678. Tell us whether you prefer in-person (Hilton Head Island, SC) or telehealth (SC, NY, or VA), and briefly what brings you in.
Step 2 — We confirm within 1 business day. We'll verify your insurance benefits before your visit and let you know your out-of-pocket cost. New patients typically seen within 2–4 weeks.
Step 3 — Complete your intake paperwork. You'll receive a secure electronic packet covering your psychiatric and medical history, current medications, prior diagnoses, and prior treatment history. The more context Dr. Farkas has, the more productive your first session.
Step 4 — Your 60–90 minute evaluation. This is not a rushed intake. Dr. Farkas takes your full history, conducts a structured diagnostic assessment, explains her findings clearly, and develops a treatment plan collaboratively with you.
Step 5 — Follow-up scheduled before you leave. You'll never leave wondering what happens next. A follow-up is scheduled at the end of every appointment.
Setting up for a
telehealth appointment
Telehealth appointments are available throughout SC, NY, and VA. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.
Insurance & payment:
what to expect
Dr. Farkas is in-network with Aetna and Cigna. Self-pay patients are welcomed. We verify your benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises.
Ready to get started?
Book your evaluation.
New patients currently accepted. Most seen within 2–4 weeks. In-person in Hilton Head or telehealth in SC, NY, VA.