The first few sessions are a great place to begin building our relationship. I understand it can be challenging to open up to someone you do not know, so I encourage you to ask me questions. Also, let me know what is working or not working in our time together. I want us to create a space that feels comfortable, accepting, and validating for your needs.

After you reach out, we will email to make sure I have availability that meets your scheduling needs and align with your insurance and/or payment plan.

We will then have a brief phone call for about 15-20minutes to discuss your current symptoms, goals for therapy, and any previous experiences you have had in therapy. During that time I also recommend you to ask me questions as needed to ensure your comfort with me.

I will then send you a link to create a profile through my client portal. This will have various documents for you to complete including insurance information, emergency information, and questionnaires about your personal history.

In our first two sessions, we will meet for one hour to continue gathering information about your life and experiences. I will be asking a lot of questions during this time, and again I encourage you to ask me any questions you may have too.

Moving forward, sessions may seem less structured as we make connections to themes and patterns in your life. At times I may recommend readings, worksheets, or other exercises for you to complete between sessions. I hope we can collaboratively identify strengths you would like to grow and areas of change to help you feel comfortable and confident in your daily life.

There is no set time period to determine when therapy will help someone feel better. For some people, it may be a few months as we build rapport and start to better understand your interactions with your world. However, for some people it can be longer. It is important you feel ready to reflect on your world with curiosity, openness, and trust. It also important for you to incorporate the new skills you harness in therapy between sessions.

I see all clients virtually through a HIPAA compliant and secure telehealth platform. This can be used on phones, tablets, and computers.

If you are using a phone or tablet, you will need to download an additional application.

A link for each appointment will be sent to you via email and/or text 72 hours prior to our session and again about 10-20 minutes before the start time.

If you do not receive the link 5 minutes before the time of session, please reach out directly via email.

At this time I am in-network with Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. For all other insurances, I am able to provide documentation (a Superbill) for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

Please reach out to your insurance provider directly to ensure your plan offers coverage for mental health services.

• Do I have benefits for mental health coverage?

• If so, what percentage is covered?

• Is there a session limit, and if so, in what time period?

• Do I have a deductible? What is it and how much of it have I met?

• How do I submit a request for reimbursement?

• What is the reimbursement for CPT code 90791 (diagnostic intake)? 90834 (45-minute session)? 90837 (53+ minute session)?

I do reserve some sessions for reduced rates, however at this time I do not have any open sliding scale spots.

I request cancellations be made over 24 hours in advance of your appointment. Any cancellations in 24 hours or less will incur a fee.