Not at all. People who ask for help know when they need it and have the courage to reach out. Everyone needs help now and then. In our work together, I’ll help you explore and identify your strengths and how to implement them to reduce the influence of the problems you are facing.

The difference is between someone who can do something, and someone who has the training and experience to do that same thing professionally. A mental health professional can help you approach your situation in a new way– teach you new skills, gain different perspectives, listen to you without judgment or expectations, and help you listen to yourself. Furthermore, counseling is completely confidential. You won’t have to worry about others “knowing my business.” Lastly, if your situation provokes a great deal of negative emotion, and you’ve been confiding in a friend or family member, there is the risk that once you are feeling better you could start avoiding that person so you aren’t reminded of this difficult time in your life.

Because each person has different issues and goals for counseling, it will be different depending on the individual. I tailor my therapeutic approach to your specific needs. Although each person’s therapy journey starts different, here is some information that may help you know what to expect: During our first meeting we will focus on what concerns brought you to therapy in the first place. Typically, across the next two or three sessions I will take a thorough history and continuing assessing in order to have a fairly clearly picture of what I would recommend for you treatment. From there, we will discuss different options for moving forward and collaboratively design a vision for our time together informed by your goals for change and my clinical judgment. I encourage all clients to be informed consumers of their care and to ask questions regularly. It is also common to start treatment with one set of goals and discover as we move along that it is in fact a deeper set of concerns that you are really wanting to address–so, I practice flexibility with clients and frequently check-in about how you feel we are doing in addressing your concerns and making changes as needed.

Unfortunately, this is not possible to say in a general FAQs page. Everyone’s circumstances are unique to them and the length of time counseling can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek counseling in the first place.

I am so glad you are dedicated to getting the most out of your sessions. Your active participation and dedication will be crucial to your success.

$225 per 52-min session. I appreciate the financial investment in choosing to go outside of network for your therapeutic experience. Being an out-of-network provider allows me the flexibility to practice to my expertise and gifts you the privacy of your work being unencumbered by managae care stipulations.

Some clients are ready and hoping to do more intensive work, therefore if we agree together, I also offer 90-minute sessions for select concerns at $350.

I am not in-network with any insurance provider. However, depending on your current health insurance provider or employee benefit plan, it is possible for services to be covered in full or in part. I encourage prospective clients to keep in mind that therapy is a long-term investment. I can provide you with a superbill, which you can submit to your insurance provider for possible out-of-network benefits. You are responsible for verifying your out-of-network benefits, and for requesting any required documentation. 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 out-of-network benefits for mental health services?

• 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 in order for services to be covered?

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services: You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services, This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.Make sure your health care provider gives you a GFE in writing at least one business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a GFE before you schedule an item or service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your GFE, you can dispute the billnMake sure to save a copy of your GFR.

For questions or to learn more, go to www.cms.nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059

I accept all major credit cards as forms of payment. Upon beginning services, you will be sent access to my secure and HIPAA-compliant on-line client portal. Once you have accessed the portal, you can enter your payment information, and the system will auto-charge your session upon termination of the appointment.

If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you cancel at least 48-hours beforehand. Otherwise, you may be charged for the full rate of the session.