FAQs
Do you offer in-person or virtual sessions?
All sessions are currently conducted virtually through a secure HIPAA-compliant video platform.
Many clients are surprised by how effective telehealth can be, particularly for trauma-focused work. While I occasionally hold in-person sessions, I find that virtual allows greater flexibility and accessibility for busy professionals, parents, frequent travelers, and those who prefer the comfort of their own space.
How often will we meet?
Most clients begin with weekly sessions.
As therapy progresses, some clients choose to reduce the frequency of sessions based on their goals, progress, and needs. For therapy intensives, it’s assessed case by case.
How long does therapy take?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Some people come to therapy for a specific concern and stay for a relatively short period of time. Others choose to engage in longer-term work.
Generally, single-incident recent issues resolve rather quickly and longer term or childhood origin issues will need a bit more time. We will regularly evaluate what is most helpful for you and adjust accordingly.
What happens during the consultation?
The consultation is a casual chat where discuss what brings you to therapy, answer any questions you may have, and determine whether we feel like a good fit.
There is no pressure to move forward - finding the right therapist is everything, and I encourage people to choose someone who feels like the best fit for their needs, whether that’s with me or someone else.
Do you work with other therapists and helping professionals?
Yes.
I frequently work with therapists, healthcare providers, and other helping professionals. It’s actually one of my favorite things to do.
Do you offer consultation for therapists?
Yes.
I provide consultation related to integrative trauma treatment, EMDR, somatic approaches, and complex clinical presentations, including DID and other dissociative disorders. Contact me for more info.
Do you offer psychedelic -assisted therapy?
Yes and No. I explain in more detail below.
Do you take insurance?
No. I am a private-pay practice.
Many clients choose private-pay therapy because it allows greater privacy, flexibility, and freedom in how treatment is approached. I explain this in more detail below.
A limited number of reduced-fee appointments are available based on financial need and practice availability. Please feel free to ask if this is something you would like to discuss.
Do you offer sliding scale?
Individual Session
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Couples Session
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Consultation for Therapists
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Working Outside of Insurance
The work we do isn't simply about reducing symptoms.
It's about how you experience your life.
How you feel in your relationships.
How much energy you have.
How you respond to stress.
How connected you feel to yourself.
Many clients view this as an investment in their overall well-being, relationships, health, and future rather than simply a healthcare expense.
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Insurance companies typically require a mental health diagnosis and ongoing documentation to justify treatment.
Working outside of insurance allows us to keep your records more streamlined and focused on your care rather than insurance requirements.
In many cases, we can avoid assigning a diagnosis unless it is clinically necessary.
This can be particularly important for individuals in professions where mental health records, diagnoses, or treatment history may have implications for licensing, security clearances, disability applications, or future employment reviews.
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Many executives, healthcare professionals, attorneys, therapists, business owners, and public-facing professionals appreciate the additional privacy that private-pay therapy can provide.
Your treatment remains between you and your therapist rather than becoming part of an insurance company's review process.
For some clients, that peace of mind matters.
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Insurance companies often determine what is considered "medically necessary," how often sessions can occur, how long they can be, and how long treatment can continue.
Private-pay therapy allows us to make those decisions based on your needs—not an insurance company's administrative policies and opinions.
We can focus on the goals that matter most to you and adjust the pace of therapy as needed.
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Much of my work involves trauma, dissociation, nervous system-based approaches, and specialized treatment modalities that often don't fit neatly into insurance-driven models of care.
Working outside of insurance allows me to continue investing in advanced consultation, training, and education so I can provide the highest quality care possible.
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Because I am not spending hours each week on insurance billing, authorizations, audits, endless hold times, and paperwork, I am able to devote more time and energy to actual client care.
That means more bandwidth, more attention, more preparation, more training, and more focus on the work itself. I get to be dialed-in on each and every session rather than giving some clients full energy while others get fumes.
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Therapy doesn't have to happen in an office.
Sometimes people do their best work where they already feel most like themselves.
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
At this time, I do not administer psychedelic substances or provide psychedelic-assisted therapy.
However, I do work with individuals who have participated in legal psychedelic treatments, retreats, ceremonies, ketamine therapy, or other psychedelic experiences and are looking for support making sense of what emerged.
One of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of psychedelic work is integration.
Experiences that occur during altered states often need to be understood, organized, and incorporated into everyday life in a meaningful way.
I frequently help clients:
Integrate insights and experiences from psychedelic journeys
Process challenging or overwhelming experiences ("bad trips")
Understand emotions, memories, or material that surfaced during psychedelic work
Translate insights into sustainable changes in daily life
Prepare psychologically for upcoming legal psychedelic treatments
I also collaborate with a variety of healthcare and wellness providers when appropriate to help clients receive comprehensive support before and after their experiences.
If you're unsure whether your situation would be a good fit, feel free to reach out and ask.