Services

Unlike most therapists, I provide full 65-minute sessions that can be extended for even longer if needed. I provide individual therapy to teenagers (usually age 13+) and adults, and also couples counseling.

I personally prefer to meet in person and believe I do my best work when face-to-face with my clients.

Fees, payment, and cancelation policy

  • Initial phone consult - Free

    • 20-30 minutes

  • Initial session/assessment - $200

    • 120 minutes

  • All ongoing sessions -

    • $145 for up to 65 minutes

    • $20 for every 15 minutes after that

I accept cash, check, Apple Pay, Health Saving Account cards, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa.

All payments are due in full at time of service.

All missed (or no-show) sessions will be charged my full regular fee ($145).

To cancel a session, 24 hours notice is needed. Canceled sessions without a 24 hour notice, will be charged my full regular fee ($145). However, I do offer a one-time exception.

I Do not work with insurance

I am not in network with insurance companies and do private pay only. If requested, I can provide a superbill (special receipt) that you can send to your insurance for possible reimbursement. You are still required to pay for the session in full at the time of service. A superbill does not guarantee you will be reimbursed, but it is possible. You will need to call your insurance provider to ask if they have out of network (OON) benefits for mental health therapy.

I do not accept insurance for a couple reasons.

  1. Makes confidentiality difficult- You expect your therapist to keep your struggles and what you say confidential. However, insurance companies require you to have a diagnosis. To get paid, a therapist would have to provide your diagnosis and maybe even your treatment notes to your insurance. Long story short, a lot less stays confidential.

  2. Treatment driven by insurance- Some insurances will only pay if certain treatment methods are used. No one person is the same, and you may not benefit from the same treatment method as somebody else. This makes it hard for you and your therapist to make a treatment plan that works for you.

  3. Ethical dilemmas if you don’t have a diagnosis- Many people attend therapy for help and support, but may not have an actual mental illness. If you are one of those people, your therapist would still have to give you a diagnosis so they can be paid by your insurance. Basically they would have to make something up, which is not very ethical or fun.

Good Faith Estimate

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

●      You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

●      Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

●      If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

●      Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.