Frequently Asked Questions

I am an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly. Many clients use out-of-network benefits to get partial reimbursement from their insurance company. I can provide a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance for full or partial reimbursement depending on your policy plan.

Yes. I offer a free 15 minute phone or video consultation so you can share a bit about what brings you in, ask about my approach and fees, and see if it feels comfortable to talk with me. There’s no expectation to commit on the spot: think of the consult as information-gathering for both of us. If you’d like to proceed with booking, we can discuss further during the consult, or coordinate over e-mail later on.

After you send a brief contact form or email, I will respond with possible consult times and any clarifying questions. In our consult, we’ll talk about what you’re hoping will be different, how I work (EMDR, IFS, creative arts therapy), fees, and scheduling. From there, we decide together whether you would like to move forward, and if there is any particular approach you would like to focus more on.

Yes, I offer sliding scale services based on income and need. At this time, my sliding scale availability at the rates between $70 - $150 is full. If you require a lower fee, I recommend browsing Open Path Collective, a directory of therapists offering therapy in the $40-70 per session range.

If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, I ask that you provide me with as much time as possible, and with 24 hours as minimum. When a client cancels without giving enough notice, it can prevent another client from being seen. The full fee of the session is charged for late cancellations and missed appointments. In addition, you are responsible for coming to the session on time and you have the opportunity to opt into e-mail and/or text reminders a few days before your appointment to make sure you don’t miss a scheduled time. If you are late for your scheduled time, the appointment will still need to end on time.

I primarily use IFS (parts work), EMDR, and creative arts therapy, and I integrate somatics and attachment-focused work. These approaches are especially helpful for trauma, complex family dynamics, and feeling “stuck” in old patterns. We’ll choose what fits you best, and we can adjust over time as we learn what feels most effective.

Sessions are 50 or 90 minutes and held virtually. 50-53 minute is standard length, while 90 minutes might be best for EMDR resprocessing sessions.

We might spend time talking through what’s happening in your life, tracking what shows up in your body, and doing structured trauma work (like EMDR) or parts work (IFS) when appropriate. Some sessions are more exploratory; others are more focused and active. We’ll regularly check in about what’s working and what you’d like to adjust.

Most clients start with weekly sessions to build rapport and safety. Length of therapy varies: some people work with me for a few months around a specific issue, others stay longer to do deeper trauma and identity work. We’ll talk openly about pacing, goals, and what feels sustainable for you.

No, we start with what feels both tolerable and productive. Early sessions often focus on getting to know your history and your life now, building enough safety, and resourcing your system so that if and when we turn toward trauma or early experiences, you’re not doing it alone or without tools.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, commonly known as the No Surprises Act, 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 health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. It is recommended that once you receive your good faith estimate you keep a copy for your records or take a picture for future reference. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises