It’s totally normal to be nervous about starting therapy. It can be scary to think of opening up or crying in front of someone new, perhaps fearing that it will be awkward and uncomfortable. It takes courage to start going to therapy.

Therapy is a space where you can be yourself and bring up whatever is going on for you, including feeling nervous.

I see clients once per week. Each client has a standing weekly appointment. Sometimes clients need additional support and benefit from a second weekly appointment.

The therapy rate is $200 per 50 minute session.

Sometimes it is easiest to start with checking to see if we're a logistical match. I work with clients weekly, the self-pay rate is $200, and my hours are 12-6. If all of those factors potentially work for you, and if you’ve resonated with what you have read on my website so far, take the next step and reach out. I will do my best to help us find out early on if we are well suited to work together. Asking questions about what you’re interested in working on helps me do that.

If your issue is outside of my scope of practice, I will let you know. After confirming that I can help with the issue you are bringing, we can schedule an intake session. In that first session, we’ll both be able to get a sense of one another and whether we want to continue. If you decide I’m not the right fit, I’m happy to give you referrals or suggestions to help you find a therapist to work with.

I am considered an Out-of-Network Provider with insurance companies. I can provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement from your Out-of-Network Benefits. Many plans offer out-of-network benefits that kick in after a the out-of-network deductible is met. To determine your insurance company's reimbursement for out-of-network therapy, you can call and inquire about reimbursement for the code 90837. Also, be sure to ask if you have a deductible to meet before coverage begins.

Yes, many of my clients receive reimbursement for 30- 100% of the therapy session costs through out-of-network benefits by submitting a superbill to their insurance company after meeting their deductible. Your insurance company will be able to tell you what your out-of-network deductible is and how much they will reimburse you therapy once you meet it. You're also welcome to use your HSA or FSA account.

Overall, you can think of the first session as getting to know you and the challenges that brought you into treatment. I’ll invite you to share more about yourself and we can also talk about what’s worked or not worked for your mental health in the past.

Some questions that I ask during a first session include: