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Friends and family can provide wonderful support for many; however, a qualified professional has the experience and training to teach effective skills, explore underlying issues and systematically work with you through the process of change. Therapy is also highly confidential, which allows clients to feel safe and be open while working through their issues. A therapist does not act as a friend or simply gives you advice or tells you what to do, rather they are an objective professional who provides a space free from judgments and expectations, which allows growth and change to happen.

To help you figure this out, I offer a free phone consultation, where we can talk about current issues, needs or questions you might have. If we decide that therapy is the right choice for you, we will schedule an initial session as an opportunity for you to determine if my approach and style meets your needs and make sure we are a good fit for ongoing work.

Currently I work with individual adults, adolescents and families, offering psychotherapy services. It is also important to note what services I do not offer, to which I might need to offer you a referral.

I DO NOT:

  • Prescribe medication
  • Conduct psychological testing
  • Specialize in treating addiction/substance use
  • Offer court mediations
The duration and frequency of therapy depends on the nature and complexity of the issues you are dealing with. Each individual and situation is unique! After your initial visit, we will collaboratively set a treatment plan to help guide our work and reach your goals. We will continue to revisit those goals and adjust them according to your needs.
It is normal to experience some discomfort in therapy. It is part of the therapeutic process and is often necessary for growth and moving forward. Therapy involves learning to tolerate these feelings and finding ways to deal with them in a positive manner. It also involves challenging yourself and being open to receiving constructive feedback. The important thing to remember is that you won’t be alone through this.
Fees vary based on the type of service you are seeking (for example family vs individual session). Please contact me directly to discuss payment and next steps. At this time, I do not accept insurance. You may be able to get reimbursed by your insurance provider for out-of-netwrok services, in which case I will be happy to provide you with a superbill; however, you will need to verify your benefits beforehand.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health 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 expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.

You can ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.

For questions or more information about your right to a good faith estimate, visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises

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