What to Expect

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You’ve already done the hard part – taking the first step. Now let’s see if we’re the right fit – for your needs, your story, and your pace.

This free consultation call is a chance to connect, ask questions, and get a sense of how I work. There’s no pressure to commit – just an open, compassionate conversation to explore fit.

During our 20-minute call, we might talk about:

  • What brings you to therapy

  • What kind of support or space you’re looking for

  • Your past experiences (if any) and what has—or hasn’t—felt helpful

  • Your preferences in style or approach

    I’ll also share:

  • A little about how I show up and what therapy with me can look like

  • Info on fees, sliding scale availability, and how to use out-of-network insurance benefits if needed

  • Any other questions you have for me

Finding a therapist you feel safe with is a deeply personal choice. Let’s take this next step together and see what feels right.

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Fees and Insurance

  • A free, 20-minute consultation via phone or video helps us connect and explore whether working together feels right.

  • Standard rates are $250 for 45-min individual sessions and $350 for 60-min couples sessions.

What does therapy cost?

What does “self-pay” or “cash pay” therapy mean?

I operate on a self-pay basis, meaning I’m not in-network with any insurance providers. This allows our work together to stay focused on you—not dictated by insurance limitations. Insurance companies often request access to clients’ treatment notes and may use them to decide whether to continue covering care or what type of care you can receive. By staying out-of-network can focus on long-term, collaborative healing—on your terms, not theirs.

However, if your plan offers out-of-network reimbursement (OON), you may be able to submit claims to get back somewhere between 40%–80% of your session fees, depending on your benefits plan.

Helpful tip: Questions to ask your insurer

  • Does my plan include out-of-network mental health benefits or require pre-authorization?

  • What’s my deductible, and how much is left to pay? (a deductible is the amount you pay out of pocket before your insurance covers anything at all.)

  • What portion of each session will be covered after deductible?

  • Is there a fee cap or a limit on the number of covered sessions per year?

  • Do they cover teletherapy, and if so, for how long?

You will pay out of pocket for each session and then send a reimbursement request to your insurance company. I’ll provide all the information you’ll need on a detailed receipt called a “superbill”. You will submit the superbill to your insurance company at the end of each month.

How can I pay for sessions?

You’re welcome to use a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), or pay via credit/debit card—whatever feels easiest for your financial path. I use a HIPPA compliant payment app called IVY Pay. Prior to our first session you will receive a text message to connect a form of payment to the app.

Do you offer sliding scale?

I do have a limited number of sliding scale session slots available. If finances are a barrier to treatment, let’s talk further.

Need support navigating insurance?

I’m happy to walk you through the process during our free consultation—no one should feel overwhelmed by financial logistics.

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We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
— Joseph Campbell

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