FAQ's
1. What are your fees for therapy sessions?
My fees are $200 for a 45-minute session, $250 for a 60-minute session, and $350 for a 90-minute session.
2. What should I consider when choosing between private pay and insurance-covered therapy?
Privacy Preferences: With insurance, personal health information may need to be shared, including a mental health diagnosis. Private pay ensures your therapy remains entirely confidential between you and your therapist
Treatment Flexibility: Insurance may limit the number of sessions or types of therapy covered, which can sometimes impact the therapeutic process. Private pay allows you to customize the frequency, session length, and focus of therapy to meet your unique needs.
Diagnosis Requirement: To access insurance coverage, a formal mental health diagnosis is often required, which becomes part of your medical record. If you prefer to work on personal growth or specific challenges without a diagnosis, private pay might be a better fit.
Budget and Financial Priorities: Private pay may feel like a bigger financial commitment upfront, but many clients find the added flexibility, privacy, and control worth the investment. Others may choose insurance as a more cost-effective option based on their budget.
Long-Term Goals and Needs: Consider whether you’re seeking therapy for a specific short-term issue or as an ongoing source of support. Private pay allows you to adapt your therapy to long-term goals without limitations, whereas insurance may prioritize short-term, diagnosis-based care.
3. How do I know if I’m ready for therapy? And how can I feel hopeful instead of nervous about it?
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve experienced trauma or have difficulty trusting others. Trust is something I believe must be earned over time, and I am committed to creating a safe, respectful space to do just that. I understand trauma from both sides and will work hard to support you in a way that feels secure and genuine.
Here are a few signs you might be ready:
You’re Open to Self-Reflection: If you’re curious about why you feel or react a certain way and are open to exploring that with support, you’re in a great place to benefit from therapy.
You Want Change but Aren’t Sure Where to Start: Therapy can be the ideal space for people who know they want something different in their lives but aren’t clear on what or how. Together, we’ll explore your goals, challenges, and possible steps forward.
You’re Seeking Relief, Growth, or Balance: Whether you’re struggling with a specific issue, like anxiety or burnout, or just feeling a bit “off,” therapy can provide tools to restore balance, feel more connected, and find meaning in your experiences.
4. How do I know you're the right therapist for me?
Finding the right therapist is crucial to continued growth and healing. I don't know if I'll be the right therapist for you, but I offer a free 15 minute consultation so that we can talk a little and see if we're a good match. Please use the "schedule" button you'll see throughout my site to schedule. There is also a link to a calendar where you can schedule your consultation.
1. What are your fees for therapy sessions?
My fees are $200 for a 45-minute session, $250 for a 60-minute session, and $350 for a 90-minute session.
2. What should I consider when choosing between private pay and insurance-covered therapy?
Privacy Preferences: With insurance, personal health information may need to be shared, including a mental health diagnosis. Private pay ensures your therapy remains entirely confidential between you and your therapist
Treatment Flexibility: Insurance may limit the number of sessions or types of therapy covered, which can sometimes impact the therapeutic process. Private pay allows you to customize the frequency, session length, and focus of therapy to meet your unique needs.
Diagnosis Requirement: To access insurance coverage, a formal mental health diagnosis is often required, which becomes part of your medical record. If you prefer to work on personal growth or specific challenges without a diagnosis, private pay might be a better fit.
Budget and Financial Priorities: Private pay may feel like a bigger financial commitment upfront, but many clients find the added flexibility, privacy, and control worth the investment. Others may choose insurance as a more cost-effective option based on their budget.
Long-Term Goals and Needs: Consider whether you’re seeking therapy for a specific short-term issue or as an ongoing source of support. Private pay allows you to adapt your therapy to long-term goals without limitations, whereas insurance may prioritize short-term, diagnosis-based care.
3. How do I know if I’m ready for therapy? And how can I feel hopeful instead of nervous about it?
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve experienced trauma or have difficulty trusting others. Trust is something I believe must be earned over time, and I am committed to creating a safe, respectful space to do just that. I understand trauma from both sides and will work hard to support you in a way that feels secure and genuine.
Here are a few signs you might be ready:
You’re Open to Self-Reflection: If you’re curious about why you feel or react a certain way and are open to exploring that with support, you’re in a great place to benefit from therapy.
You Want Change but Aren’t Sure Where to Start: Therapy can be the ideal space for people who know they want something different in their lives but aren’t clear on what or how. Together, we’ll explore your goals, challenges, and possible steps forward.
You’re Seeking Relief, Growth, or Balance: Whether you’re struggling with a specific issue, like anxiety or burnout, or just feeling a bit “off,” therapy can provide tools to restore balance, feel more connected, and find meaning in your experiences.
4. How do I know you're the right therapist for me?
Finding the right therapist is crucial to continued growth and healing. I don't know if I'll be the right therapist for you, but I offer a free 15 minute consultation so that we can talk a little and see if we're a good match. Please use the "schedule" button you'll see throughout my site to schedule. There is also a link to a calendar where you can schedule your consultation.