Getting Started
I'm glad you're here. Take some time to explore the site—check out the About page, explore Services, and get a feel for how I work. If it resonates or you're curious, please reach out. I'm happy to talk through any questions. If it feels like a good fit, here's how the process works.
The Process
Introductory Consultation
Reach out to schedule a brief 15–20-minute phone call. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, and I’ll share a bit about how I work. This helps us both get a sense of whether it makes sense to take the next step. The purpose of this call is to explore whether we may be a good fit, rather than to provide therapy, clinical guidance or treatment recommendations.
60-Minute Consultation
If we both feel it makes sense to continue, we’ll schedule a 60-minute consultation. This gives us more time to discuss your history, what you’re hoping to work on, and what therapy might look like. By the end, we’ll both have a clearer sense of whether working together feels right. If we mutually decide to begin therapy, the consultation will be billed at the fee discussed with you in advance. If either of us decides not to proceed, there is no charge.
The Formalities
Once we've met and agreed to work together, I'll send you forms to complete before our first session. At this point, the therapeutic relationship has been formed through our getting-started process, mutual agreement, and signed informed consent.
First Session
Your first session can be up to 75 minutes, giving us time to establish the foundation for our work together. Ongoing sessions are usually between 50 and 60 minutes, depending on the type of work we're doing that day.
What to Expect in Sessions
Some people come in not sure what to talk about, and that’s completely okay. You don’t need to arrive with an agenda. I usually start with a check-in, and from there we can follow what feels most important that day.
I believe structure matters in psychotherapy, and I work with clients to develop short-, medium-, and long-term goals. At the same time, if something pressing is happening in your life, we can pivot. Sometimes you need space to process something you haven’t felt comfortable saying out loud to anyone else. Those moments are also part of the work and often draw on the tools and skills we’ve been building together.
I use a comprehensive intake process to understand your background and what brought you here, but it won’t feel like an interrogation with a clipboard. The process unfolds naturally over our first few sessions. People are often surprised by how much ground we cover because it feels more like a conversation than an interview.
I believe getting to know you well strengthens the psychotherapeutic process. The depth we develop over time allows me to offer feedback that is thoughtful, responsive, and specific to you rather than generic.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
My fees reflect more than a decade of clinical practice, including four years at Silver Hill Hospital, as well as advanced training in EMDR, DBT, ketamine preparation, and psychedelic integration.
Fees are discussed during the introductory process and confirmed before the 60-minute consultation is scheduled. You will always know the cost of your care before making any commitment.
Private Pay, by Design
I practice independently of insurance networks so that decisions about the focus, pace, and duration of therapy can be made collaboratively, based on your needs and our work together. This provides greater flexibility without having your care shaped by an insurer’s session limits or administrative requirements.
Out-of-Network Benefits
I do not participate in insurance networks. Some plans may reimburse a portion or all of the costs of out-of-network psychotherapy. Because benefits do vary widely by plan, you are encouraged to call your insurance company to better understand your out-of-network coverage. You remain responsible for payment of services regardless of reimbursement.
Sliding Scale
I maintain a limited number of sliding-scale arrangements for clients who can pay a reduced fee. Availability varies, and you are welcome to ask about this during our introductory consultation.
Pro Bono
I reserve a small portion of my practice for pro bono care for people who might not otherwise be able to access therapy. Availability is limited, but I believe this is an important part of my work.
Uninsured & Self-Pay
Uninsured and self-pay clients receive a written Good Faith Estimate of expected charges, as provided under the federal No Surprises Act.
Check Your Out-of-Network Benefits
If you would like to explore your plan’s out-of-network benefits, you may use Mentaya’s independent benefits checker. It is only an estimate, and I would still encourage you to confirm this information is correct with your insurance company. It may not be accurate.
Mentaya is an independent third-party service. Its results are estimates and do not guarantee coverage or reimbursement. Questions about eligibility, coverage, claims, or reimbursement should be directed to your insurance company, which remains the final authority on how your benefits are applied.
Ready to begin?
Schedule an introductory consultation to talk about what's bringing you to therapy.
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