How do I get started?

I offer a free 20-minute video consultation to determine goodness-of-fit. You may self-schedule a session with me or simply send me an email to let me know you’d like to begin the process. From there, you can either book a consult or, if you’re ready to get started with therapy, an initial assessment. Please reach out if the available times on my calendar don’t work for you so we can brainstorm possible solutions.

With whom do you currently work?

I work with individuals (so, currently, no couples or families) age 18 and up at this time. Keep an eye out for occasional group therapy offerings.

Do you offer in-person or virtual therapy?

I offer both! For in-person sessions, I have space on Thursdays only in Durham—my office is located right by Duke East Campus and the Whole Foods on Broad Street. For virtual sessions, which are held via SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant electronic health record system and video conferencing software, you must be physically located in the state of North Carolina while we meet.

Do you accept insurance?

I am out-of-network with all insurance plans. I can, however, offer superbills (i.e., receipts for your sessions), which you can provide to your insurance company for potential reimbursement, depending on your plan.

What are your rates?

The 20-minute virtual consultation is free. If we choose to move forward together, 60-minute intake assessments cost a one-time fee of $190. After that, you choose between 45-minute individual therapy sessions at $130 or 60-minute individual therapy sessions at $160. Whether we meet for 45 minutes or 60 minutes, as well as our therapy cadence, will largely depend on your schedule, therapy budget, and personal preference.

How often do we meet?

I always recommend folks start out with weekly sessions, which will help us to build a strong foundation of trust and will help us get the ball rolling. As you make progress toward your therapeutic goals, we may reduce our session frequency to every-other-week sessions and, eventually, monthly check-ins or as-needed appointments.

How long does therapy last?

The length of time we spend working together also varies a great deal—some folks find that they meet their goals within a matter of weeks or months, while others continue to find therapy valuable and supportive for longer (or come and go as their needs, circumstances, and goals change).

What can I expect from my first session?

Before we start, I will share some paperwork with you (e.g., informed consent, policy practices, background questionnaires) that will help us to use our time efficiently when we meet for our intake assessment (i.e., the first session). During this session, we will go over any important logistics and answer any remaining questions you may have about the process. From there, we’ll spend 60 minutes reviewing your history, exploring your strengths and challenges, and collaborating on your goals for therapy. These goals are flexible and subject to change, but will help us get started and stay focused on what matters most to you.

What is a Good Faith Estimate (GFE)?

A GFE is a federally required form for clients using self-pay. It shows the costs of items and services that are reasonably expected for your health care needs for an item or service. The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate was created. The GFE does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur. If this happens, federal law allows you to dispute (appeal) the bill. If you are billed for more than this GFE, you have the right to dispute the bill. You may contact the health care provider or facility listed to let them know the billed charges are higher than the GFE. You can ask them to update the bill to match the GFE, ask to negotiate the bill, or ask if there is financial assistance available.