Frequently asked questions
about counseling & therapy

Nothing! After your session, I’ll charge your card for whatever portion of session you are responsible for. I will then submit a claim to insurance so they can count your fee towards your deductible, and they can the other portion directly to me.
Just like when you go see the doctor, insurance specifies your copay or co-insurance for a therapy session. You should be able to view your benefits online, call your carrier and ask about mental health outpatient or psychotherapy coverage, or even see the copay / co-insurance for a specialist on your insurance card.
Please, call ahead so that we can discuss when you will be able to pay or so we can adjust your fee. If you can pay within the week, we can still have session. If you have an outstanding balance, we will not hold session until your balance is paid.
Payment for session is due immediately after session. Clients are required to keep a credit card on file, and I will charge this card after your session. We also accept check or cash, and can make arrangements for this payment for online sessions.

I primarily use narrative therapy as a talk therapy approach, and EMDR and ERP to treat specific issues as appropriate. I also incorporate ideas and techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, somatic therapy, self-compassion, and mindfulness.
After my own experiences in therapy as well as experience in working with other modalities, I’ve found that narrative therapy is most effective for my clients, not to mention that it’s also much less shaming and offers a lot more possibility for imagining and creating change.

I typically work with young adult professionals or students who are beginning to establish themselves in their adult lives, whether that’s in careers, relationships, or otherwise. Most of my clients are between the ages of 24 and 40, though I also work with middle-aged adults as well.
I do not work with children, teenagers, seniors, couples, or families and I offer referrals for these populations. I also do not typically work with high-risk suicidal ideation, personality disorders, or substance abuse simply because I do not have the training and background to provide the best levels of care for these issues. I do my best to provide referrals or recommendations for people confronting these issues.

The length of counseling depends entirely on the person and the problems they come into therapy with. Sometimes, people come for 4-6 sessions and find what they need. I have other clients whom I have worked with for years addressing a variety of ongoing issues. You can expect to start with at least 6 sessions, and continue on for 4-6 months.
Typically, coming more than once weekly is not necessary or recommended. In cases of severe impairment or difficulty, it may be appropriate to come more frequently at least to start. Otherwise, I recommend coming once weekly for 4-6 weeks to get started and build momentum. After that, most clients go every other week.
In some cases, it is appropriate to start with every other week sessions.
Sessions are typically 50-60 minutes long. I also offer intensives for OCD treatment, which are longer and more frequent - typically 2-3 hours, 2-3 times a week for 2-4 weeks. Intensives are not covered by insurance.

To get started, schedule a free consultation so that we can talk about what you’d like to work on and what you’re looking for.

I can share more background on my approach and therapy style, and we can chat about logistics and scheduling.