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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take insurance?
I am not paneled with insurance companies, which means our work is determined by what's clinically most beneficial for you rather than what insurance will authorize. Working outside of insurance also means every aspect of our work together stays between us, without any of it — including your diagnosis — having to be disclosed to insurance.
If you are eligible for out-of-network benefits through your insurance, I am happy to provide a monthly billing statement ("superbill") that you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. You can contact your insurance directly to inquire about out-of-network benefits and coverage.
Do you offer in-person services?
My practice is fully virtual. I work with clients located in California, Maine, Ohio, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Meeting virtually means we can work together wherever you are, without the added time and cost of getting to an office. It also means you get to choose a therapist based on fit rather than proximity, which matters more than people often realize. And many of my clients find it easier to settle in and open up from a space that already feels comfortable to them.
Does virtual therapy work?
That's an enthusiastic yes. Virtual therapy can be just as effective as meeting in person, and the research supports that — including for trauma work. If you've never tried telehealth, you might be surprised — most of my clients say it feels more connected than they expected.
That said, in-person therapy has its own benefits, and virtual isn't for everyone. What matters most is that you have a space private enough to really settle in.
Privacy matters to me as much as it does to you. I use only HIPAA-compliant software for our sessions, and I'm always somewhere private on my end — never a coffee shop or a shared space.
How frequently do we meet?
Therapy works best when we're able to meet consistently. It gives us time to get to know each other, and it lets me get familiar with the patterns playing out in your life — which is hard to do when sessions are spread far apart.
Most people start with weekly or every-other-week sessions, and I ask for that consistency through the first few months. From there we can figure out what makes sense together, and adjust as we go.
How much do sessions cost?
Initial intake sessions are $225. Ongoing sessions are $200 for 50-60 minutes.
For established clients, I also offer extended sessions and trauma therapy intensives, billed at a pro-rated rate, as well as ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. If we're working together and any of these sound useful, let me know and we can talk about how they might fit into our work.
I hold a limited number of sliding scale spots, and they are currently full.
How do you manage cancellations and no-shows?
When we schedule a session, that time is set aside for you, and on short notice it usually can't be offered to anyone else. For that reason, I ask that appointments be canceled at least 48 hours in advance.
Late cancellations and missed appointments are charged the full session fee.
What is the process for getting started?
Finding a therapist you click with matters, so we start with a free 15-20 minute consultation call — a chance for you to ask questions and for us both to get a feel for whether I'm the right fit for you. You can schedule it using the "Request Appointment" button, or by filling out my contact form and letting me know the best way to reach you.
If it feels like a good fit, we'll schedule an initial session where we go deeper into what brings you to therapy, your history, and what you're hoping for.
Do you offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy?
Yes. I offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) to clients in all six states where I'm licensed. KAP pairs ketamine, prescribed and monitored by a collaborating medical provider, with the psychotherapy we do together — preparation beforehand, support during the session itself, and integration work afterward.
One thing that sets my approach apart: I only offer KAP to clients I'm already established with. The medicine can open things up quickly, and what happens in those sessions needs somewhere safe to land. That's the therapeutic relationship, and it isn't something we can build on the fly.
KAP sessions are longer than a standard session — usually two to three hours — and are billed at $225 per hour. Preparation and integration sessions are scheduled as standard 50-60 minute sessions at my usual rate of $200. The medical provider I collaborate with bills separately for the prescribing and medical monitoring.
If you're curious whether KAP might be a fit for you, it's something we can explore together once we've been working for a while. And if you're new and specifically looking for KAP, I'm glad to talk through what that path would look like.