The next step is to fill out this form. After this, we can schedule a free short phone call to discuss your concerns. During this call, I can answer any questions you have about working with me. The phone calls are about 15 minutes and are at no cost to you.

If, after the call, we both feel like we are a good fit, we can schedule our first session.

I believe that fit is one of the most essential factors in therapy – and research supports this! It’s critical that you like, trust, and feel comfortable with your therapist. If I’m not a fit for you, please consider looking for another therapist.

During the first session, I will begin the assessment, which usually lasts for 2-3 sessions. During the assessment, I will want to hear about what you are struggling with, if you feel comfortable talking about it at that time.  I also want to hear about you: what you like to do, things and people you care about, where you are in this stage of life, what you would like your life to look more like, etc. I will also do a general mental health assessment.

Some of my clients are ready to talk and cover most of these topics on their own; others prefer that I ask questions to guide them through this process. Either way, we end up in the same spot. And I promise that it won’t be awkward. 😌

Individual sessions are 45 minutes. Group sessions are typically an hour.

You can stop therapy at any time. I can make a recommendation about what I consider clinically appropriate, but in the end, you need to decide what you think is best for you.

Like many other specialists, I do not participate directly with any insurance companies. Insurance claims will be handled by the client. I provide a monthly itemized bill you can submit to your insurance provider. Depending on your current health insurance provider or employee benefit plan, it is possible for services to be covered in full or in part. Please contact your provider to verify how your plan compensates you for psychotherapy services.

I’d recommend asking these questions to your insurance provider to help determine your benefits:

• Does my health insurance plan include mental health benefits?

• Do I have a deductible? If so, what is it, and have I met it yet?

• Does my plan limit how many sessions per calendar year I can have? If so, what is the limit?

• Do I need written approval from my primary care physician for services to be covered?

Please email me to request information about current rates.

I accept checks and all major credit cards as forms of payment via the HIPAA secure app called Ivy Pay.

Please email me 48 hours before a session to cancel. There will be no charge for sessions canceled with at least 48 hours prior notice. A full charge will be made for appointments canceled less than 48 hours before the appointment time. While I truly hate charging people for missed appointments, this policy is necessary for maintaining a practice. Please know that canceled and missed appointments are not insurance reimbursable.