What to Expect

I'm delighted that you've chosen to work with me. This is what the first few steps of the therapy process will look like.
Free Phone Consultation
I offer a free, 15 minute phone consultation. The purpose of this conversation is to determine your needs, and if my expertise matches what you need to improve your mental health.
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You should use this time to ask any questions you have or seek any clarifications about treatment, scheduling and fees.
Scheduling and Forms
If after talking, you decide to start therapy with me, I will send you an email to help set up an appointment time. I will also send you forms to review and fill out - this should only take 5-10 minutes.
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I am currently offering tele-health only, and require my clients to have working knowledge of computers and email.
Initial Intake Session
In the first session, I try and gather as much information as possible about your mental health needs. This means that I ask lots and lots of questions. Sometimes, people feel like they are being interrogated, and feel confused. 
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Feeling confused, anxious and scared in the first session is normal because you are opening up to a therapist you just met. In addition, we are still in the process of deciding whether your needs fit my expertise. 
Finalizing and moving forward
​The therapeutic relationship is only finalized after the first 2-3 sessions. By this time, I will formulate and discuss with you a treatment plan and treatment goals. If we both agree to collaborate on these goals and plans, then we continue in our therapy process.

If for some reason, we decide not to move forward, I will provide resources and referrals that would be more appropriate.

Insurance and Fees
Currently, the only insurance panels that I am on are Lyra Health and Modern Health. I have chosen to be part of these insurance panels because they offer reasonable benefits and coverage to their patients, and provide reasonable compensation to medical providers and therapists.

If you don't have Lyra or Modern Health benefits, I am an out of network provider. Payment is due at the beginning of each session, and I accept payment in the form of cash, check, or major credit card. My current fee is $230 per individual adult therapy session.

Therapy can be a financial burden. Please explore all options to find what suits you best. Learn about the No Surprises Act or check out the FAQ's to learn about how you are protected from unexpected medical bills.