Question 1

Are you currently accepting new clients?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Go ahead and fill out the prospective client questionnaire (this helps me prepare for our call) and then when you hit the submit button you will be routed to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation. I look forward to speaking with you soon about your therapy goals. :)

Question 2

Do you take insurance? What is the per-session rate?

Accepted Answer

I choose not to take insurance in my practice to ensure that every decision made about psychotherapy treatment (such as length of treatment, frequency and duration of sessions, therapy modalities, etc.) is between my clients and myself, not a third-party payer. The only way to ensure the highest quality of care and best possible outcomes is to take insurance out of the equation. If you have a PPO insurance plan, I'm happy to provide you with a monthly superbill, if applicable. I also accept HSA and FSA plans to cover the cost of therapy.

The rate is $275 per 50-minute therapy session. Longer sessions are pro-rated at the usual rate.

Question 3

Do you work with children, teens and families?

Accepted Answer

Nope, I do not. As much as I love the whole fam, I have found that working with individual adults and couples is my true calling. Please see my resources list for amazing therapists with these other specialties.

Question 4

What do all of those letters mean after a therapist's name?

Accepted Answer

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who prescribes psychiatric medication
A psychologist is a doctorate level clinician who can provide psychological testing and talk therapy
A counselor is a general term for licensed clinicians (such as Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) as well as people who provide other types of counsel (such as a spiritual counselor)
A clinical social worker is a clinician who also has an educational background in social justice
A therapist is a general term that could describe a number of different types of healing professionals (such as a physical therapist or massage therapist)
A psychotherapist is someone who practices talk therapy and often carries the designation of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and helps people with issues in their life related to mental health and difficulties in relationships
A life coach can support people in a number of areas of life but isn't licensed by a state board

Phew! I am a psychotherapist with an LMFT license.

Question 5

How long is a therapy session? How often do I need to go?

Accepted Answer

Therapy sessions are generally 50 minutes in length. From time-to-time I will recommend longer sessions (70 or 90 minutes) for trauma-focused work or other reasons. We can discuss this further in our phone consultation.

Weekly sessions are highly encouraged for the first 6-8 weeks of therapy. If you are only able to commit to every-other week to start, we can discuss further in the call if you're a good candidate for that frequency of meetings. I cannot provide therapy for a frequency less than every-other-week.

Question 6

How long does therapy take to work?

Accepted Answer

This is completely dependent on the client's severity of presenting symptoms, goals, strengths, readiness to engage in the process and willingness to make behavioral changes outside the therapy room. Shorter-term therapy that is more focused on resolving a particular stressor or life phase typically ranges from about 12-18 sessions, whereas longer-term therapy that is focused more on developing insight and creating lasting transformational change on a deeper level can last 1-2 years or longer.

Question 7

What can I expect in a first therapy session?

Accepted Answer

If you have any questions about confidentiality, we will clear those up before getting started to make sure you feel comfortable sharing.
We will get very clear on your goals for therapy. This ensures that your therapy is 100% focused on your unique needs and objectives.
I will do everything I can to help you feel safe, heard and supported to build your trust in me.
You'll share about what's bothering you and I'll ask clarifying questions so that I understand your history, strengths and areas of opportunity.
We'll get to work helping you meet your goals! This is completely tailored to you, so it could include increasing awareness, practicing relaxation techniques, reframing thoughts, improving self-compassion or any number of other tools in my toolbox.
Lastly, we'll set an intention together for what you'd like to take from our session and put into practice until our next meeting.

Question 8

Is everything I say in therapy 100% confidential?

Accepted Answer

Almost! There are rare instances in which I may need to break confidentiality such as if you are a serious danger to yourself or someone else, if you report suspected abuse or neglect of children, elders (aged 60+) or vulnerable adults or in certain legal situations. Here is a full list of situations in which I would need to break confidentiality in therapy.

Question 9

Is virtual therapy as effective is in-person therapy?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Research has consistently shown that online therapy is just as effective for individuals as face-to-face therapy. There are also added benefits such as scheduling convenience, not having to pay for parking and gas, reduced time in traffic and not having to worry about childcare. You can have your therapy session in any location that is both safe and private.

Get in touch

Here's how we can connect:

Use the Calendly calendar widget below to pick a date and time to meet via video chat

Once you pick an appointment, you'll be immediately prompted to answer a few questions

On our video call, I'll answer all your questions and you'll get a sense if it's a good fit to move forward

Let's get your call on the books

Common questions about starting therapy

Are you currently accepting new clients?

Do you take insurance? What is the per-session rate?

Do you work with children, teens and families?

What do all of those letters mean after a therapist's name?

How long is a therapy session? How often do I need to go?

How long does therapy take to work?

What can I expect in a first therapy session?

Is everything I say in therapy 100% confidential?

Is virtual therapy as effective is in-person therapy?

Psst!

Yes, therapy is a big commitment of time, energy and money. There's no reason to sugar-coat it. But here's what I think...

Why? Because you're the one in the driver's seat. You're the one in control of how much you put into and get out of therapy.

What would you do if your happiness and success were inevitable? Would you make decisions based on fear of it not working out? Or faith in the process?

Get in touch

Here's how we can connect:

Use the Calendly calendar widget below to pick a date and time to meet via video chat Once you pick an appointment, you'll be immediately prompted to answer a few questions On our video call, I'll answer all your questions and you'll get a sense if it's a good fit to move forward

Let's get your call on the books

Common questions about starting therapy

Are you currently accepting new clients?

Do you take insurance? What is the per-session rate?

Do you work with children, teens and families?

What do all of those letters mean after a therapist's name?

How long is a therapy session? How often do I need to go?

How long does therapy take to work?

What can I expect in a first therapy session?

Is everything I say in therapy 100% confidential?

Is virtual therapy as effective is in-person therapy?

Psst!

Yes, therapy is a big commitment of time, energy and money. There's no reason to sugar-coat it. But here's what I think...

Why? Because you're the one in the driver's seat. You're the one in control of how much you put into and get out of therapy.

What would you do if your happiness and success were inevitable? Would you make decisions based on fear of it not working out? Or faith in the process?

Use the Calendly calendar widget below to pick a date and time to meet via video chat

Once you pick an appointment, you'll be immediately prompted to answer a few questions

On our video call, I'll answer all your questions and you'll get a sense if it's a good fit to move forward