About Therapy: What to Expect

Most people feel nervous when they begin therapy and decide to embark on making some kind of change, so you may experience some anxiety. You can expect that we will work together, as therapy is a shared and collaborate process. I will not have the answers to all your concerns, but I do have the ability to listen carefully and ask thoughtful questions to help you consult your own inner wisdom. I may offer you skills or tools that I feel will help you move in the direction you want.

You’ve probably seen on my site by now this mention of a free phone consultation. A consultation call is an intentional and collaborative process that allows both of us to get a feel of the other and determine if my style and skills and your goals and challenges align. We chat for about ten to fifteen minutes about what is going on with you and what is bringing you to therapy. You get to ask me questions, then we both decide if we’d like to proceed to scheduling an initial session. If one or both of us feels it isn’t a good fit, then I’m happy to offer you referrals to someone else who I think may be better aligned with what you need and are looking for.

Therapy is a tool. Its effectiveness will depend on how you use it. To get the most out of therapy, you must do more than simply show up. Therapy requires a commitment and desire to better understand yourself and enhance your wellbeing.

Not only do you talk it out in therapy, you also develop lifelong tools to help you deal with whatever the future may bring. Therapy can help you build emotional resiliency, gain new insights into yourself and others, and move through life with more ease and effectiveness.

The beauty of engaging in a therapeutic relationship lies in having someone in your corner who can bear witness to and validate your experiences, assist you in clarifying what you want out of life, and help you realize your personal goals.

I provide individual and group therapy for adults. I primarily work with women and LGBTQIA+ folks. I specialize in working with adults dealing with anxiety and stress, codependency and people-pleasing tendencies, substance abuse concerns, issues with self-worth, relationships issues, and perfectionism. I do not provide counseling for children, teenagers, couples, or families.

No, I do not accept any insurance. I am private pay only.

That being said, I can provide you with a “superbill” - a kind of receipt or invoice you submit to your insurance if you are seeking reimbursement.

I have just begun using Mentaya, a service that helps you submit these superbills to your insurance for Out of Network reimbursement.

Please note that submitting an insurance claim means I will likely need to give you a mental health diagnosis, which we will discuss together in session.

I charge $190 per 50-minute session. I am private pay, meaning I do not accept insurance. I do offer several sliding scale slots. I accept credit cards and HSA/FSA cards. I will ask to keep a credit card on file in case of missed sessions and for ease of charge if you choose to pay by card. My groups typically range between $55-$67/session.

I was trained in traditional talk therapy, which I still use, but I also incorporate Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Exposure Therapy (ERP).

I have a humanistic, person-to-person, human-to human approach that respects my clients’ autonomy and the fact that they know themselves best.

My role as a therapist is to provide compassion, support, helpful tools, and resources to my clients. To help them identify patterns and themes and to better understand themselves.

I require 48 hours notice of cancellation. If you fail to cancel before 48 hours or if you miss your appointment, you will pay for the appointment in full. An occasional exception may be made in the case of an emergency. It’s important that we meet consistently in order to make progress.

For the majority of clients, I ask that we begin meeting once a week. It is important to gain some momentum for your progress, as well as give us a chance to establish a therapeutic relationship and rapport. Once we begin to meet some of your goals, we may decide it makes more sense to meet bi-weekly or less often.

The length of treatment will vary depending on your needs. We will check in regularly on your progress and decide together what is best.