Question 1

How do I schedule a session?

Accepted Answer

The first step is to contact us to schedule a complimentary phone consultation. You may do this through the "Request an Appointment" button found at the top of the page. I will contact you within 24-48 business hours for a phone consultation and scheduling. I look forward to speaking with you about your counseling needs.

Question 2

Which service is for me? Counseling or Consulting?

Accepted Answer

The counseling services are for longer term treatment specific needs and goals. The consulting services are for short-term specific aging and retirement consulting.

Question 3

How do I complete intake paperwork for Counseling?

Accepted Answer

Once your initial session has been scheduled, you will receive an email inviting you to create a login and profile on our secure client portal. Through this portal you will be able to review/edit your demographic information and electronically sign and submit intake documents prior to your initial session. The entire process takes less than 10 minutes. *If you do not have email abilities, please let me know and other accommodations can be made.

Question 4

How do I complete intake paperwork for Consulting services?

Accepted Answer

Once your initial session has been scheduled, I will email you a client intake form. This form can be filled out by you and emailed back. If you would prefer to fill it out in-person, please arrive 15 minutes early to the appointment to fill out the paperwork.  *If you do not have email abilities, please let me know and other accommodations can be made.

Question 5

What are your fees?

Accepted Answer

- Initial Session / Clinical Assessment (90 min): $150
 - Individual Therapy (53-60 min): $125
 - Couple’s Therapy (53-60 min): $125
- Consulting (53-60 min):: $200

Question 6

Why do you not bill insurance?

Accepted Answer

I choose not to bill insurance due to the insurance companies requiring a diagnosis for many therapy services and once they feel you are better, they may not cover the services anymore. I believe that people are more than a diagnosis and a company making decisions for you of when you do or do not need help is not effective for continuity of care. By private pay to me directly, you are ensuring the costs go directly to the provider and not the insurance companies or others. I try to keep my costs aligned with industry averages, please let me know if there is a concern of inability to pay costs.

Question 7

What if I do want to use my insurance?

Accepted Answer

I will gladly provide you with a "superbill" so that you can seek reimbursement from your insurance company. Your insurance company may or may not defray the cost of counseling. You may call the member services number on the back of your insurance card to inquire about their out-of-network coverage for outpatient mental health services.

Question 8

What can I expect at the first session?

Accepted Answer

During the first session, I will first need to see your photo ID and then will review intake paperwork with you to ensure that you clearly understand the information contained within. I will work with you to complete a comprehensive clinical assessment. You and I will then identify and document treatment goals that are tailored specifically for your desired counseling outcome.

Question 9

Do you offer virtual sessions?

Accepted Answer

Virtual sessions are offered through our HIPPA compliant video services.