FAQs

Standard therapy sessions are 45-55 minutes.

Need more time to dive in? I also offer 90-minute sessions and Brainspotting Intensives for clients who want a little more space to slow down, process, and really dig into what is going on.

Not sure which option makes sense for you? That’s exactly what the complimentary consultation is for. Let’s talk about what you’re looking for and figure out the best fit together!

If you are feeling nervous about your first visit, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. It is so very common for people to experience anxiety leading up to the first session, whether this is your first time in therapy or not. We will start by reviewing the paperwork that you completed before coming in. I will make sure to answer all of your questions about my policies and how therapy might look for you. Then, I tell people, “we talk a little bit, about a lot of things,” so I can start to get to know your world a little better. We will talk about what you want to get out of our time together and create a roadmap in getting there.

My standard therapy session fee is $175. I also offer 90-minute sessions and Brainspotting Intensives. Because these sessions are longer and structured differently than a standard therapy appointment, they have separate fees and are not billed to insurance.

Good Faith Estimate: Effective 1/1/22

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t 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 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 Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises

In-Network: At this time, I am an in-network provider for HealthChoice, United Healthcare, Healthcare Highways, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. 

Out-Of-Network: If I am out-of-network with your insurance company, contact me to discuss your options! 

Other Payment Options: Should you not have insurance or decide to pay out of pocket, contact me to discuss your options!

How do I know what my insurance will cover? You may be surprised what your insurance will (and won’t) cover! I can help you find that information out, however, it’s best that you be informed as well! There should be a phone number for Member Services on the back of your card. Give them a call and ask some of the following questions:

-Will my plan cover outpatient mental health services, in an office or via telehealth?

-Do I have a deductible (the amount you have to meet before services are covered) that I have to meet? If so, how much is it and how much have I already met?

-How much will I pay out of pocket? Is there a co-pay, or co-insurance, that I am responsible to pay?

Why would I choose to not use insurance?  Choosing to pay for your therapy out of pocket allows you 100% control and privacy of sessions. Your records would remain free from any audit or compliance check that insurance companies may decide to do. With insurance, I am required to inform them of diagnosis and insurance companies have rules around session frequency, longevity, content, and interventions. Some treatment may not be covered. You maintain the greatest privacy paying out of pocket. Please make sure to ask me any and all questions around this!

This is an excellent question to ask any therapist you are looking into!

My job is to help you gain awareness and understanding AND help you in using that understanding to find a new road forward.

I utilize Brainspotting, Parts Work, CBT, DBT, Narrative, Solution-Focused..Basically? I have a pretty big therapy toolbox. My job is to figure out which tools are going to help YOU…not force you into one particular type of therapy.

You will always have a say in what we talk about and where we go. I’m not going to sit across from you and tell you what your problem is or hand you a list of coping skills and send you on your way. But we also aren’t going to just sit and talk about the weather.