FAQS

We accept all major credit cards, HSA/FSA cards, checks and cash.

We are out-of-network providers, which means we don’t bill insurance companies directly. You are responsible for payment at the time of your appointment and you may be eligible for reimbursement through out-of-network benefits, medical spending, or HSA/FSA accounts. If you choose to submit to insurance for out-of-network benefits we are happy to provide a superbill. We recommend calling the number on the back of your insurance card to see if you are eligible for reimbursement for out-of-network mental health services. Here are some questions to ask them:

• Do I have mental health benefits?

• What amount does my plan cover for an out-of-network mental health provider? In total? Per appointment?

• How do I get reimbursed for therapy with an out-of-network provider?

• What is my deductible and have I met it for the year?

• How many therapy sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?

• Is a referral required from my primary care provider?

Many clients make the choice not to involve insurance companies in their mental health care for several reasons including:

• Their counseling isn’t limited by a required diagnosis, treatment plan or session limits dictated by their health insurance company.

•Many insurance plans don’t cover couples or family therapy.

•Insurance companies require that a mental health diagnosis be made to obtain services, which becomes part of your permanent health care record. This may lead to limitations surrounding life insurance and health insurance eligibility later on.

•The insurance company is able to review all of your records, resulting in less privacy surrounding your diagnosis and treatment.

•You may be paying out-of-pocket anyway, depending on your plan and deductible.

• Paying privately for therapy allows the most privacy, flexibility and control of your mental health care and records allowed by state and federal law. It allows you and your therapist to be in control of your treatment and session frequency.

Individual and couples therapy sessions are $180 for 50 minute sessions. Extended 80 minute sessions are available for $270.

I also offer a sliding scale based on household income. If the cost of sessions is not accessible to you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

The length of time you spend in therapy will depend on a number of factors, including what issues you are coming to therapy with, the time and effort you put in during and outside of therapy sessions, and your life circumstances. Many clients notice a significant improvement in 5-6 sessions, while for some people it takes a bit longer. A typical amount of time people spend in therapy can range from 3 months to a year. We will work collaboratively to decide what works best for you.

Your friends and family play an important role in your support system and support you in a different way than a trained mental health professional. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I bring many things to the table that your friends can’t. I have been trained in providing evidence-based treatment for mental health issues and in systemic theories and interventions. This allows me to help you target relationship issues and other mental health concerns directly and effectively. I do this in a way that gives you insight and tools that have been shown to result in significant changes in the behaviors and feelings that are causing you problems. In addition, our client-therapist relationship is one-sided, so I am here to listen to you and help you without any expectation of reciprocity.

No. I will think you are a very brave human being to share what feels most vulnerable to you. I will support you and respond with empathy, understanding, and tools that will help support the changes you want to make. I am committed to providing a compassionate and non-judgmental space for you to talk about the tough stuff when you feel ready. If you’re feeling nervous I can help.

It is totally normal to feel nervous about starting something new and being vulnerable with someone you don’t know yet. I’m committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for all feelings you bring to therapy. Being nervous can be part of starting a journey of positive change and growth and I encourage you to embrace that feeling instead of avoiding it!

Absolutely, online counseling can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Because telehealth & teletherapy are relatively new, there isn’t a lot of research to demonstrate the effectiveness of online counseling. However, my experience is that for most people online counseling is just as effective and removes many barriers to consistent therapy sessions including busy schedules, weather, convenience, and illness. Many of my clients are able to schedule therapy sessions into their work days before work, between meetings, or on their lunch hour which would not be possible if they had to factor in travel time. More and more people are seeking treatment via the internet due to the convenience it provides, so hopefully more studies will be done. Online therapy might not be suitable for those with severe mental illness, those with unsafe home environments, those who are not able to access a private space for counseling, or those who are using a therapy modality that requires physical objects.

Every week you will receive an email before your session with a link to a HIPAA compliant, secure telehealth video call. We will meet through video-conferencing technology through SimplePractice which will look like a Zoom call. All you need is an email address, a functioning mobile phone, tablet, or laptop with a camera, and an internet connection.