Having been on both sides of the therapeutic relationship, I know firsthand that the process can be both deeply transformative and unbelievably bizarre. As your therapist, I’m asking a lot of you: to be vulnerable, to build trust with me, and to invest in ongoing support. It’s completely understandable that strong, sometimes conflicting feelings develop. Part of my role is to open conversations about our dynamic, the power structures inside and outside the therapy space, our limitations, and what we expect of each other.

My ultimate goal is for you not to be in therapy forever! I believe therapy comes in seasons. Life and needs change, and the relationship is always open to edits. If we decide to work together, we’ll use our discovery call to get clear about your therapy intentions, estimated timeframe, budget, and a roadmap for the self-work ahead. Therapy will sometimes feel challenging, but our relationship is always meant to be collaborative, supportive, and life-enhancing.

I’m an out-of-network provider, which means I don’t have agreements with insurance companies. I don’t accept insurance, but I can give you a monthly superbill, a form you can submit to your insurer for possible partial or full reimbursement.

To find out what your plan covers, I suggest asking your insurance company the following questions:

• Do I have mental health benefits?

• Do I have coverage for individual therapy with an out-of-network provider?

• How much will insurance cover, and how much will I be responsible for paying? 

• Do I have a deductible? If so, how much of that have I met?

• How many psychotherapy sessions does my insurance plan authorize per calendar year?

In our discovery call, I’ll share more about my philosophy on fees. In brief: therapy is a major financial and emotional commitment, and I’m here to help you stay accountable to yourself and the lasting changes you want to make.

Although my practice is private, my values are community-based, with a focus on redistributing wealth. You may never meet the other people I work with, but you all have something in common: you’re all working with me. Your fee goes into a communal pot. If you can pay a little more than someone else, you’re helping another person access therapy they might not otherwise afford.

When thinking about what you can pay, I invite you to consider what you can pay while still coming to therapy every week without giving up anything else that sustains you.

Before we begin working together, I offer a complimentary, 15-minute discovery call by video or phone. It’s a chance for you to get a feel for my voice and communication style, and for me to learn a bit about what’s bringing you to therapy. You’re welcome to ask me anything about therapy, my practice approach, or how I work.