We accept all health plans except for Medicare and Medicaid. While we accept most insurances, we are not in any insurance network. Therefore, your visits will be covered at the non-contracted provider rate and payment in full is due at each visit. As such, after your out of network deductible is paid, your insurance may cover some percentage of the fee. Our billing department will submit all claims for you as a convenience.

You may pay by credit card, Zelle, and Venmo.

Your appointment is reserved for you only, and if you are not able to come in, we require 24 hour notice (with the exception of emergencies) or you will be charged in full.

All appointments are virtual.

We are available Monday through Friday between 8am - 6pm.

Most treatment is for adults, though emotionally mature and motivated teens may be seen on a case by case basis.

We will see couples, families or groups under certain circumstances.

In general, you will meet with Dr. Saks two times for an evaluation. During these visits, you will review your eating, weight, medical, relationship/family, and psychological history, including any prior treatment. Most of this information will be gathered during the visits, but often questionnaires will be employed which you will complete on your own and review for discussion.

Dr. Saks is a specialist in cognitive behavior therapies (CBT), which are types of treatment based firmly upon research findings. These approaches aid people in achieving specific changes or goals. These might include:

- Acting differently. Like making better decisions around food.
- Feeling differently. Such as being less frustrated with having to exercise.
- Thinking differently. For example, learning better problem-solving or responding to self-defeating thoughts.

Cognitive behavior therapists usually focus on your current situation and its solution, rather than the past.  The goal is to focus on your beliefs and coping skills, not on wholesale personality change. CBT is time limited, research based, and focused on specific problems in the here-and-now.

Typically, you will not be put on a specific diet. Our mission is to help you eat in a generally nutritious way, and to learn skills, thinking patterns, and behaviors to develop and maintain healthy ways of eating and exercising. We are open to various dietary plans, but strongly feel a flexible approach that can be adhered to long term is the only one that works.

While we focus on the behaviors of eating and exercising, if you would like a specific eating or exercise plan, we have an extensive network of registered dietitians and exercise specialists to help with these specifics while you work with us.

We have a large network of excellent physicians who can help you with these concerns while you work with us.