Frequently Asked

Questions

What are your current rates?

Individual Session - $150 per 50-minute

Consultation - FREE (New clients only)

What can I expect at my first session?

For our first few therapy sessions we will be getting to know one another. By understanding my therapeutic style and determining your therapeutic goals we can get better acquainted. I want to ensure that you and I are a good fit and if not, I am happy to provide referrals to other therapists who might be a better fit for you. The most important thing to me is that you have a good experience with the therapeutic world and ensuring you like and trust your therapist is essential to your success.

How often do we meet?

In the beginning of therapy it is my recommendation that we meet weekly. If that is not feasible, I would like to discuss what might work for you. In my experience meeting weekly, especially in the beginning of therapy, lends to a streamlined process of understanding your goals for therapy and putting a plan into place without the barrier of “catching up” at each session before getting to the topics you are working on.

What is a consultation?

Consultations for therapy is a great way for you and I to get to know one another and to see if we might be a good fit. This also gives you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about what to expect if we are to work together as well as any specific things you would like me to know about you. We can talk about what you may be hoping to get out of therapy. Consultations are a great way to get a feel for a therapist without having to commit to a full 50-minute session. I always recommend each person seeking therapy, to have a consultation with at least three potential therapists so that you can make an informed decision.

I offer a free 20-minute consultation to any prospective client interested in learning about me, my practice and the therapeutic world in general. Therapy can look different from one person to the next and I know that one style or approach does not fit everyone. Clients come with varying goals for therapy, different communication styles, and a variety of needs. Consultation can help both of us decide if we will be a good fit for therapy. Check my calendar here to see if there’s a good time for us to meet. I am available for consultation either in-person or via secure video conferencing.

What Payment methods do you take?

I accept cash, credit card, debit card, HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account).

What is your cancellation policy?

I have a 24-hour Cancellation Policy. For appointments that are missed, cancelled, or rescheduled with less than 24 hours, I will charge the full fee. Exceptions may be made on a case by case situation.

Do you take insurance?

At this time, I do not work with insurance directly and would be considered an out-of-network provider. If you chose to go this route, I can provide you with a Superbill to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Please contact your insurance provider for more information on out-of-network mental health coverage.

why don’t you take insurance?

As my client, you are my top priority so I want to work for you, not your insurance company. Consider these additional benefits of paying out of pocket and eliminating third party payors:

  • Paying out of pocket increases privacy and ensures confidentiality because all of your records stays with me. In order to get reimbursement from insurance companies, I am required to release clinical information including a diagnosis. And could be asked to provide even more information such as treatment plan or progress notes. Once insurance has this information I cannot control how that information will be used thereby limiting my ability to fully honor and adhere to confidentiality for my clients.

  • Another benefit to paying out of pocket is that there are no hidden fees or unexpected price increases, as can often be the case with insurance. There is also no deductible to meet, possibility that claims could be denied, or a limit to the number of sessions, you get to decide how frequent and for how long you need counseling.

  • Insurance requires a diagnosis in order to approve reimbursement. Diagnoses follow you, just as any other health diagnosis, and could be considered a pre-existing condition. I believe that diagnoses should be confidential and discussed between a client and their therapist. Mental health services should be accessible to everyone and a diagnosis should not be required in order to do so utilize these supports. Additionally, not everyone seeking mental health counseling meets criteria for a diagnoses so it would be unethical to diagnose you with one without fully ensuring you do.

  • Paying out of pocket benefits ALL of my clients because it allows me to maintain a smaller practice. As a small practice owner I provide individualized and personalized support to each one of my clients. In order meet your individual needs I do not approach this work from a one-size-fits-all model, I am flexible, responsive, and maintain a lower number of clients so that you can get in for appointments in a reasonable amount of time.

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