FAQ

Specialty

I treat a variety of mental health challenges. However, I specialize in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, attachment, & relationships affected by trauma and PTSD. 

Private Pay

I do not take insurance, but I make sure my rates are affordable. 

Choosing to pay privately (without insurance) helps to ensure confidentiality and privacy when working together. 

With insurance I have to release your records to the insurance company without your consent. Also, when using your insurance I must diagnose you with a mental health condition that will become part of your medical record. 

If you choose to pay privately, information about the nature of your treatment and the issues discussed in sessions will remain solely between you and I. Choosing to pay privately gives you total freedom over the length and frequency of therapy. 

Insurance companies will typically only cover a specific number of sessions, may not allow more than an hour weekly session, and most don’t cover relationship therapy. Thus, it’s important to consider which option you prefer and are most comfortable with prior to beginning treatment.

I take all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, And Discover). 

For those wishing to utilize insurance I can direct you to providers in my service areas that do. 

How do you choose your rates?

My private pay rates are competitive to the area served and the quality of the services provided. I’m an expert in the field of clinical trauma and neuropsychotherapy with years of post-graduate education, training, certifications, and experience. 

My rates take into consideration my credentials and experience, the personalized services I offer, and the average rate charged in the area I serve.

Reduced Fees

I’ve worked aggressively to design and protect my vision of a more equitable and compassionate private practice which is why I offer reduced rates based on what a client can reasonably afford. So while I have a standard rate for services, I also offer wide flexibility for those experiencing financial hardship.

Learn more here.

Good Faith Estimate

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

Cancellation Policy

If you are prevented from attending a scheduled session and do not cancel your appointment by online portal messenger or email at least 24 hours in advance, you will be charged the full session fee.

This practice of being charged for no-shows or late cancellations is standard practice in the field, and takes into account that you are not just paying for services rendered, but for reserving a time slot which I will not be able to give to someone else on such short notice.

Duration and Frequency

All therapy services are personalized. It’s what works and it’s what you deserve. Because I take a personalized approach to treatment, the length and frequency of therapy will be different for each client. I take in consideration the presenting problem and goals set for therapy. 

Typically, the structure of therapy will require weekly sessions for at least 4-6 weeks. This allows time to develop a comprehensive assessment, build a strong therapeutic relationship, and provide you with coping strategies that will support your well-being outside and within the therapeutic setting. If you can’t do weekly sessions initially, that is okay. We will work together to develop a plan that works for you.

Once you begin to see progress and that your symptoms have improved, I will often recommend bi-weekly sessions. This can absolutely be adjusted. If you want to continue weekly, you have the freedom to do so. I am here to support you. I encourage you to advocate for your well—that includes the frequency of your sessions.

Want to accelerate the process?

Private pay clients have the flexibility to schedule longer sessions and more than one session a week. This allows you to experience positive results sooner and increases your access to support.