FAQ

I do not take insurance.

There are a lot of reasons why, but three primary ones:

First, insurance requires that you be given a mental health diagnosis. If you are a couple, one of you must take on a diagnosis. This along with other personal details about you stays on your medical record for life.

Lots of life and relationship problems are not mental health disorders. In fact, it is wise to seek help BEFORE you meet the criteria for a mental health disorder.

Second, insurance can dictate the kind of therapy you get, number of sessions, and decides when you are done with therapy. These are things that should only be decided by you and your therapist.

And, third, because I do not take insurance, I can see fewer clients and provide more time and comprehensive, focused care to you.

I can provide you with a receipt with all necessary information for you to apply for out-of-network benefits with your insurance company.

Rates are comparable to those of most therapists in town.

Most sessions take place Monday – Thursday between 9 am and 4 pm. I offer some later hours one to two nights a week.

Also, there are limited weekend (Sunday) times available – just ask!

Introductory Session – 45-60 minutes
Couples Session – 45-60 minutes
Individual Session – 45-60 minutes
Extended Sessions– 120 minutes (couples) / 90 minutes (individuals)

Cancel 24 hours in advance to avoid being billed for the session.

Good therapy looks like you, supported in a comfortable space, talking and feeling at the pace that feels right, while returning to and discovering internal resources, with a trusted person who is supportive.

Sometimes there are revelations, and sometimes you simply exhale the burden and find strength to carry on.

Good therapy feels like you and depends on what is happening in your life, but generally therapy feels like a relief.

All your problems are not solved; but with attention to the process, life starts feeling more bearable, maybe even joyful.

You start feeling more compassion for your struggles and get new insight into why things hurt as much as they do. Connection to your interests and loves grows; new approaches to old issues arise.

Improvements that come with therapy build on one another, from one session to the next. There is often new hope in the first session, and then some peaks and valleys along the way. It is a good idea to plan on committing time over some months to the process. We check in about how therapy is going throughout.

Often, after a concentrated period, people decide to come for “tune-up sessions” monthly, then in time just as needed.

“It’s easy to get lost in endless speculation. So today, release the need to know why things happen as they do.
Instead, ask for the insight to recognize what you’re meant to learn.” – Caroline Myss