let’s get to work
three easy steps to start
If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency or are at risk of harming yourself or someone else, please contact 911 or go to your nearest hospital’s emergency department. The same applies for a loved one. Support is also available at 1-800-273-8255 (Suicide Prevention Lifeline), Crisis Text Line or IMAlive.
Step 1
Complete the New Client Inquiry Form. I will respond as soon as possible, typically within 1-2 business days, to schedule a 15-minute consultation call.
Step 2
During the consultation call, we will talk briefly about your concerns and determine if I’m a good fit for your needs. We will discuss a few logistical things, such as payment, scheduling and how a typical appointment will go, along with scheduling the first appointment. I’ll answer any questions you have about starting therapy.
Step 3
Prior to the first appointment, I will send you an intake form to complete and return. Our first intake session will feel kind of “business-y” – this where we will go over any important family history, typical demographic information and will feel like I’m asking A LOT of questions.
For your child:
During the intake appointment, I will hang out with your child one-on-one for a bit to get to know them and begin to gauge their attention span and the time they can actively focus. I typically do some form of one-on-one time with your child, parenting sessions that will just be the adults and what I will refer to as Team sessions; Team sessions are parents and child together.
For your teen:
During the intake appointment, I will meet with your teen one-on-one for a bit so I can begin building rapport and ease them into what to expect moving forward. Teens appreciate feeling a sense of autonomy – they will be able to mention any information they feel is important for me to know. Your teen and I will work together as a team to determine how and when we include parents.
For your family:
When I work with families within the family therapy structure, the entire family is considered the client – that means that all members of the family need to be present for sessions. In the beginning we will do anywhere from 3-5 sessions to help me understand family history, each family member’s individual developmental and social history and current family stressors.
rates & payment
Rates
Individual Therapy – Adults (1 hour): $200
Individual Therapy – Child or Teen (1 hour): $200
Couple Therapy (1 hour): $250
Family Therapy (1.5 hours): $300
Longer sessions may be needed depending on the number of attendees and where we are in our progress. Any changes will be discussed ahead of time and the rate will be adjusted accordingly.
Insurance
At this time, I am not taking insurance for payment coverage. Instead, I can provide you with a detailed receipt (called a “superbill”) for any reimbursement needs.
Payment
All scheduling and appointments will go through my SimplePractice® portal, a HIPAA-compliant EHR software that specializes in private therapy practice.
Payments are due prior to the appointment via SimplePractice® (accepts all major credit cards), PayPal® or Venmo®.
