Frequently Asked Questions

+ How does therapy work?

As your therapist, I’ll help you get a clear understanding of the issues you want to address and define goals you’d like to accomplish. From there, I look at therapy as a collaborative effort. I will expect you to come to every session motivated to challenge yourself and be as honest as you can.

I’ll help you identify patterns that might need to be changed in your life and provide you with new tools for how to cope in a healthier way. I’ll ask you to do some kind of homework between sessions so you can put the things we discuss into practice. I’ll also consistently invite feedback so I make sure we’re on the right track or re-adjust as necessary.

Therapy is essentially learning to look at yourself and your life with a little more directness and vulnerability with someone to guide you and support you along the way. I don’t have your answers, but I will help you explore some of the issues that are coming up for you to figure out what you need for the future.

+ What are your fees?

Individual Sessions

• $225 for 50-minute session

Couples or Conjoint/Family Sessions

• $265 for 50-minute session

+ Do you take insurance? How do I get reimbursed through my insurance?

I do not accept insurance. If you have out-of-network benefits as part of your PPO plan, your insurance will reimburse you for a portion of my fee (usually between 50% and 80%) after reaching your out-of-network deductible. You will pay my full fee up front and your diagnosis will be noted in your record, but this gives you the flexibility to choose any therapist you’d prefer and to keep your records a little more protected than if you worked with an in-network therapist.

Not all PPO insurance plans cover out-of-network providers. Please call your insurance to ask about your out-of-network benefits, including what your reimbursement portion is and what your deductible amount is for the year.

+ What are your hours?

I have alternating evening and day-time availability during the week. I do not have availability on the weekend. Please reach out to me to see what my current availability is and to set something up that works with your schedule.

+ Do you ever meet by phone or online? What do you use for the sessions?

I am currently providing in-person and video therapy. If we agree to meet virtually, you will receive a text or email (however you signed up for reminders through my client portal) with the link for the appointment.

+ What is your cancellation policy?

Appointments can be cancelled or rescheduled without a fee as long as you do so with 24 hours’ notice. Appointments changed with less than 24 hours’ notice will be billed for the full amount of the session.

+ Do I need to fill something out before we meet?

Yes, I have intake paperwork that I’ll need you to complete before our first session. All of my intake paperwork is on an encrypted online system. Once we set up our first appointment, I’ll send you an invitation to your client portal to fill out the intake paperwork.

+ How often do I attend therapy sessions?

The frequency will vary for every client. Typically, clients begin to meet with me weekly. Once clients begin to feel consistent progress and less of a need for support on a weekly basis, we can talk about decreasing frequency to every other week.

+ What will the first visit be like?

I look at the first visit as an opportunity for me to get to know you more and for us both to get a feel for the relationship to see if it’s a good fit. I will explore some of your history and what you’re looking for and I’ll let you know about my style and background. After that first visit, we decide if it feels right to set up regular appointments for the future.

For more information on my approach, visit my pages on my specialties in anxiety, OCD, and BIPOC.