Session Rate

Individual, couples, or family private pay rate: $155/hour

Insurances accepted: Aetna, UnitedHealth (Oscar & Oxford Health)

Payments can be made using all major credit cards, debit card, cash, check, or online transfers. If you think I would be a good fit based on my specialties and your problem(s), we can discuss the most feasible financial plan for you moving forward. 

Consultation

I offer a 20-minute phone consultation. It’s important for you to know if you will be compatible working with me, and I also want you to feel confident moving forward with your decision once you’ve been informed of the therapeutic process. This is also a great opportunity to briefly discuss your presenting problems and to ask questions!

Distance Therapy

There are circumstances when a person cannot attend in-person sessions, e.g. illnesses, distance, lack of transportation, therefore upon the client’s request, I can provide distance therapy if I’ve determined that your problems can be addressed ethically using distance therapy. Prior to starting, I would like to hold a brief phone consultation to explain laws and regulations concerning distance therapy. 

Change and Progress

Change and progress in therapy will depend on your presenting problem(s), cooperation, frequency of visits, and your effort and motivation to work towards change. I have seen progress made from individuals, couples, and families, as early as 6 weeks into therapy, although the average length is 8-24 sessions depending on factors mentioned here. Termination of therapy is agreed upon once you feel like you’ve reached your goals for therapy. 

Participation in Therapy

What if my spouse/partner/family member does not want to attend therapy?

There are many ways to invite a family member, partner, or healthy supporter to participate in therapy, but this would require a brief consultation on our end to determine the best approach for you and this person. I highly encourage the participation of family members or partner if your presenting problems are embedded in these relationship contexts. The most motivated member/partner, I believe, is the person most likely to change, and also the one to create change in his/her relationship and family. Whether or not another person participates in therapy, you can still commit to your own personal growth, as this is probably one of the most rewarding experiences of therapy.

Confidentiality

Will information I share in therapy be kept confidential?

Yes, within limits of the law, which will be explained to you before or during our first session. Privacy laws will vary based on the structure of therapy, depending on whether it’s individual, couples, or family therapy, and will also depend on the age of the client(s) in session.

Timing of Therapy

Is therapy right for me at this time?

Generally speaking, if you see that your problem(s) is disrupting your daily routine, work life, relationship/marriage, mental and/or physical health, then you should consider therapy. An individual or relationship crisis is avoidable if the necessary skills and solutions are applied early on. There is a difference between crisis prevention and crisis intervention. Crisis prevention refers to daily maintenance work from personal insight and skills learned to maintain psychological stability, regardless of what’s coming your way or what you’re dealing with; and on the contrary, crisis intervention is used primarily to resuscitate a relationship, or to halt a nearly destructive outcome. Both approaches can help the situation at hand, although my experience has revealed that when a person is in a crisis, they are in a state of physical and emotional exhaustion at that time, and this could affect their stamina, motivation, and effort to work towards change. However, this is not meant to discourage you from seeking therapy if you are in a crisis or are needing help. Seek help before, during, or after a difficult situation, but an understanding of when to seek help is important! Most relationships are salvageable, and failures are avoidable at the preventative stage, and this may start with your awareness that something is not going right, and then taking the necessary steps to get your life back on track.

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