Office hours vary; new clients can contact me by phone or email to set up an initial phone consultation.
Setting up an Appointment
A phone consultation allows us to discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, discuss payment options and to schedule a session. Sessions are usually 50 minutes long; however an 80 minute session is available if arranged in advance.
Your First Appointment
At the first session we will get to know each other and discuss what you are looking to achieve from therapy. We will also discuss the frequency with which sessions will be scheduled. It is often helpful to meet weekly at first and many clients prefer this, however I do offer alternate scheduling in order to suit your needs. Possibilities include scheduling bi-weekly, monthly or as needed.
Therapy sessions ends when you feel that you have become proficient at the skills you needs and are feeling confident in your ability to use them.
Insurance and Fees
Individual sessions are $80.00
I accept cash and credit cards.
Currently I do not accept insurance; however I am happy to provide you with a receipt that you can submit to your insurance company. Please check with your insurance in advance to be sure that you can be reimbursed.
Benefits of fee for service (Private Pay):
Every insurance company has rules and goals that may be different from the client/therapist goal. Often people choose fee for service in order to be in control of their treatment and to bring about the change that they desire. This decision allows for the opportunity to schedule extended therapy sessions and it provides additional confidentiality since I am not required to file any paperwork with your insurance company. This gives added protection that any diagnosis that is given will not be released or known to others.