Frequently Asked Questions
What services do you offer?I offer individual, couples, and family therapy via Telehealth. I also offer intensives for individuals looking for a shorter time commitment but are still willing to do some work.
How do I get started?Get started through filling out the contact form on my website and scheduling a free 15 minute inquiry call. This call is designed to make sure that you and I are a good fit for each other, as the therapeutic relationship is important.
What makes you different?What makes me different is my unique perspective as a therapist that began my career with working with spouses and family members of people who struggle with addiction. I think that it created a special way for me to empathize with everyone in the family system. I also think that my perspective as a women working in the field of sexual addiction along with boundaries and direct communication is valuable for men that struggle with engaging and communicating with women in a healthy and appropriate way
Do you take insurance? I am currently in the process of becoming credentialed with insurance. However, many people have out of network benefits that they don’t realize. I work with many of my clients to take advantage of those out of network benefits and let your insurance work for you. You can utilize the widget on the website to verify your out of network benefits.
How long are therapy sessions?
Sessions are 45-50 minutes long, however there is nothing magical about 50 minutes, so occasionally some sessions run short. Anything over 30 minutes will be billed at the full hourly rate. Anything under 30 minutes
What is your speciality?
My first speciality is working with men with sexual addiction or compulsive sexual behaviors. My second specialty is working with people with personality disorders or personality traits that have caused problems in their relationships. Lastly, I specialized in couples therapy.
How much do you charge per session? I offer a sliding scale rate in an effort to make therapy affordable. That rate is calculated based on your monthly income.
How do you take your notes?
I document every session via my electronic health record platform, Simple Practice. It is a HIPPA compliant EHR. During our sessions, I utilize AI note transcription to assist in my documentation. Immediately following that session, the AI transcript is deleted. If you are not comfortable with the use of AI in therapy, please inform me and I will discontinue use during our sessions.
What is your cancellation policy? Clients are required to inform me of cancellations or reschedules 24 hours prior to the session. If notified after 24 hours, ½ of the hourly session rate is charged at the time of the session.
What does the intake session look like?
In the first session I review the documentation that gets completed prior to the session and discuss confidentiality and practice policies. It is also a time for me to get to know you, so we spend a good deal of time talking about what brings you to therapy, goals you may have, what works for you and what doesn't, and how I may best be of support for you.