FAQs

How do we get started?

Contact me to schedule a free 20-minute consultation. If we decide we are a good fit, we will schedule a 50-minute intake session. After your first session, if you’re feeling good about working with me, we will begin therapy.

What happens during the 20 minute call?

We will discuss what you’re needing and my approach to determine if we are a good match. I recommend you meet with other therapists to get a sense of other’s approaches. Then, trust your gut with who you feel a connection with. If you’re ambivalent about working with me, I recommend giving the treatment 3 sessions to figure out if you’d like to continue.

What is the frequency of Treatment?

The frequency and length of treatment will depend on you and your goals. Some folks want to engage in short term therapy (around 20 sessions) and others may need longer term treatment (more than 20 sessions). I will support you in developing a treatment plan and goals to support you in tracking your progress and determine when it is time to end treatment. During the course of treatment, new goals may emerge that may lead you to extend treatment. Alternatively, if you’ve met your goals and don’t have any more, then it’s time to wrap up. I want you to meet your goals and be able to move on using the insights and tools you’ve gained during treatment.

What are the rates and payment options?

I charge $235 per 50-minute session. I accept payment via debit cards, credit card, HSA & FSA  cards. I do not accept insurance currently, but if you receive Out of Network Benefits I can provide a receipt (superbill) that can be submitted for reimbursement. 

What’s a Good Faith Estimate?

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

Under the law, healthcare providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy 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 relates 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 ask you healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose for a Good Faith Estimate, before you schedule a 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 or call 800-985-3059

If you are billed for more than your good faith estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill under federal law.

Have another question that was not answered here?

Please contact me with any and all other questions you may have about getting started.