How long are sessions? 

 

Sessions are 50 minutes long. We can discuss longer sessions times with a prorated fee. 

 

How often do we meet?

 

I generally recommend weekly sessions at the beginning of treatment. This allows for us to establish a therapeutic relationship while building goals and creating change quickly. We can always discuss other options as we work together.

 

What happens in the first session?

 

In our first session, I will briefly review the information in the forms you signed, including confidentiality, what to expect in therapy, and review any questions you may have for me. Then you’ll have the floor to share as much about yourself as you feel comfortable with. This will be your first opportunity to share your story and what is important to you. With about ten minutes of session left, we will discuss goals and what successful therapy would look like to you.   

 

What if I don’t know what to talk about?

 

Don’t worry! We don’t have to dive into your deepest secrets right away. We will spend time getting to know each other and exploring different interests in your life. 

 

How much do sessions cost? What about insurance? 

 

The session fee is $145 for a 50 minute session. While I do not accept insurance, I will happily provide a monthly superbill you can use to request reimbursement. 

 

Are you going to diagnose me?

 

Diagnoses have become a hot topic in our worlds and are shared much more openly than ever before. It is normal to want a name for what you may be experiencing, just as it is normal to fear being labeled. Sometimes diagnoses are given for billing/insurance purposes – some insurances will cover specific reasons for therapy, other insurances cover a specific amount of sessions, etc. My perspective is that diagnoses can be helpful for understanding symptoms and establishing a treatment plan, but are not required for therapy to be effective. 

 

What if I need to cancel? 

 

I hold your appointment spot for you and have a 48 hour cancellation policy. I get that life happens and sometimes we don’t always have 48 hours notice, so I try to offer one grace fee waive. No shows or sessions cancelled within the 48 hour window will be charged the full session fee.

 

What next?

 

Fill out this contact form and you’ll automatically be redirected to directly schedule a free 15 minute consult to make sure I’m the best fit for you. During our consult call I’ll ask that you briefly share what's bringing you to therapy and what you are hoping for, and I’ll share more about what to expect if you work with me. The goal is for both of us to sense if we are a good fit for one another. If you’re ready to move forward, we’ll schedule and get you set up, and if it’s a not a good fit, I’ll provide you with a list of referrals of people who may be able to help you at this time.