Frequently Asked Questions

I currently offer three options for clients. In-person sessions, online sessions, or phone sessions.  I offer online sessions through a HIPAA compliant Zoom platform. You can switch from one modality to another at any time.

I charge $160 for a 50 minute session, or $240 for a 75 minute session.

Payment is due at the beginning of each session. You may pay by cash, check, credit card, or Venmo.

I do not accept insurance. I work with private pay clients only.

I do not prescribe medication.  You would need to contact your primary care doctor or a psychiatrist for medication purposes.  If you want to do ketamine-assisted therapy, I can refer you to a M.D. who will charge you separately for a medical evaluation and write a prescription for you.

I run by appointment only and my office hours vary per day.  I do have early morning appointments (7 or 8 am) I do not offer weekend appointments. Please call for more information and availability.  

Many people are intimidated by the thought of starting counseling. There can be a lot of fears about what to expect.  I hope to make things as comfortable and relaxing for you as possible.  During the first session, we will discuss your hopes for counseling and explore what your goals are.  Sessions are 50 minutes long.  There will be some basic paperwork to complete before the first session.    It can be helpful to write down any questions you have to bring into the first session.  

Most people start by coming to therapy once a week or every other week. That is completely up to you and we will discuss frequency at your first appointment.   The therapeutic relationship between you and your therapist is the heart of the healing process. To help determine if I might be the right therapist for you, I offer free 20 minute consultation by phone and also in-person.  I want your experience with counseling to be a positive one. 

Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” (GFE) explaining how much your care will cost. Under the law, licensed mental health professionals need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for services.  

If you are billed for more than this Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill.

Throughout your treatment, the provider may recommend additional items or services as part of your treatment that are not reflected in this estimate. These would need to be scheduled separately with your consent and the understanding that any additional service costs are in addition to the Good Faith Estimate.

If your needs change during treatment, your provider should supply a new, updated Good Faith Estimate to reflect the changes to treatment, and the accompanying cost change

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your GFE, you can dispute the bill.  To learn more and get a form to start the process, go to www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call HHS at (800) 985-3059.