Some questions you may be thinking about

How can therapy help me?

Therapy provides support for life's challenges. I help clients develop coping strategies for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, stress, and personal growth. Together, we'll work on understanding yourself better, improving relationships, managing emotions, and building confidence.

Your active participation determines the benefits you gain. Through our work, you'll develop new perspectives, healthier patterns, and practical tools for life's complexities.

Do I really need therapy? I can usually handle my problems.

Seeking therapy shows self-awareness and strength. While you may have managed challenges before, there's wisdom in getting support when life feels overwhelming. Therapy provides lasting tools to recognize triggers, change unhelpful patterns, and build resilience.

Why do people go to therapy and how do I know if it's right for me?

People seek therapy for major transitions like job changes, divorce, or loss. Others struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or low self-esteem. Many want to understand themselves better and work toward goals. If you're ready for positive change and new perspectives, therapy can help.

What is therapy with me like?

Each person's experience is unique. We'll discuss current events in your life, relevant history, and progress from previous sessions. Therapy might be short-term for specific issues or longer-term for deeper patterns and growth.

Weekly sessions are most common. I may suggest activities between sessions like journaling or practicing new behaviors to support your progress.

What about medication vs. psychotherapy?

While medication helps some symptoms, therapy addresses root causes and teaches lasting coping skills. Many benefit from combining both approaches. Work with your medical doctor to determine what's best for you.

What are your rates?

The fee for counseling Individuals, Couples & Families is $225 per session. We offer a Sliding Scale to a select number of patients with demonstrated financial need. I am happy to provide you with all necessary information (a "Superbill) so that you may receive out-of-network insurance benefits if this is an option for you. 

We do not directly accept insurance as we value the sanctity of the confidential relationship that we share with my patients. This would otherwise be breached if we adhere to insurance companies' strict mandates requiring us to regularly report patients' most private information and diagnoses.

If you have health insurance with out-of-network coverage, a large percentage of the fee can be reimbursed directly to you by your insurance provider. Typical reimbursement rates are between 65-85% for out-of-network services. Please check with your plan. Patients with out-of-network benefits are regularly reimbursed up to 65%-80% of my fee.

Do you take insurance, and how does that work?

To determine if you have mental health coverage through your insurance carrier, the first thing you should do is call them. Check your coverage carefully and make sure you understand their answers.  Some helpful issues you can raise with them:

• Coverage details and cost per session

• Number of covered sessions

• Out-of-network benefits

• Primary care physician approval requirements

Does what we talk about in therapy remain confidential?

Your privacy is fundamental to effective therapy. Everything we discuss remains confidential, and I'll provide a written disclosure agreement. I cannot share information without your written permission.

Legal exceptions are:

• Suspected abuse or neglect of children, adults, or elders

• Serious risk of harm to yourself or others

I'm here to create a safe space where you can explore concerns and work toward positive change.