Frequently Asked Questions

I’ve compiled a list of the most frequent questions that I have received over my career. It’s normal and encouraged for patients to ask many questions when choosing to work with a Psychologist. Here are some answers to the questions I receive the most. If you can’t find what you are looking for, please get in touch.

What should I expect in therapy?

Therapy begins with an evaluation of your needs. The first session is different than all other sessions.  I want to learn a lot about you so that I have context for the difficulties you are experiencing and the goals that you have for yourself.  For that reason, the first session in longer (60 minutes, as opposed to 45) and I will be asking you a lot of questions to get a sense of your childhood, school/work experiences, interpersonal patterns, and relationships.  We will then develop specific and measurable goals and begin to work on them collaboratively.  Determining the length of treatment is a collaborative process that depends on the client’s goals and individual case formulation. If we decide to work together, we’ll schedule once weekly 45-minute sessions, although sessions may become more infrequent as progress is made.  Sessions are only offered via telehealth currently.

Do you accept insurance? What is the cost for therapy?

Please call or email to discuss my fee. I do not work directly with insurance companies, but if you have a PPO or another plan that allows you to select an out-of-network provider, you may be eligible for reimbursement. I provide superbills, which can be submitted to your insurance company for direct reimbursement to you. Policies vary significantly, and I recommend checking with your insurance company to determine the extent of your out-of-network mental health (or “behavioral health”) benefits, including your annual deductible, the number of sessions covered per calendar year, and whether or not your sessions need to be pre-authorized. 

*Accepted forms of payment include cash, check, and credit card. Payment is due at the time of your session.

What is your no show/cancellation policy?

While I understand that “life happens,” I also must value the time that I reserve for you for our sessions.  Should you need to cancel your session unexpectedly, at least 24 hours notice is required.  For sessions that are missed or canceled with less than 24 hours notice, clients are financially responsible for the full fee for the missed session, regardless of whether the appointment is rescheduled for that same week. The card on file will be charged automatically if the session is missed without 24 hours notice.