FAQs

  • My hours are from 7am-12pm PST or 10am-3pm EST Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays.

    I provide 45- to 55-minute psychotherapy sessions at an out-of-pocket rate of $150 to $180 per session for individuals in WA or NY.

    I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to answer any questions and to mutually assess if we may work well with each other.

  • The length of therapy is a collaborative process and is determined by your individual needs, goals, and any insurance limitations. Some people find a few weeks helpful, while others benefit from longer-term support over several months or years. Factors influencing therapy duration include your goals, the specific issues we address, and any current life events. We will regularly review your progress and discuss ending therapy when it feels right for you.

    Therapy is a unique opportunity to work on a variety of issues with a professional who is trained to listen objectively in order to help problem solve and increase self-acceptance. Friends and family are often wonderful people to look to for support and insight, but they can also share their subjective opinions and experiences that may not match with your own. Therapy allows the focus to be on you without judgment and fear of hurting anyone’s feelings; it’s a space where you can be completely honest. Therapy is an alliance that can be both healing and transformative.

    If you are new to psychotherapy, this quick video explains the process a bit further.

  • The rise of remote work, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to a significant increase in the availability and use of online therapy.

    I offer all sessions through a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, ensuring your privacy and allowing you to participate from the convenience of your home or any other private location.

    Studies have shown online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to be equally effective as traditional in-person therapy. While online therapy offers many benefits, it's not the ideal format for everyone. This resource can help you assess if online therapy aligns with your needs.

  • If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please do so at least 48 hours before your scheduled session to avoid a cancellation fee equaling the agreed rate amount/insurance reimbursement rate per session.

    Unless there is a prior arrangement, sessions will take place weekly at our pre-established time. You are allowed one no-show and/or cancellation less than 48 hours without penalty per calendar year.

    If you plan to miss more than two appointments in a row, each subsequent missed session will be $100 as a placeholder for your appointment time. I believe that continuity is vital to meaningful therapeutic work and deep change.

  • I am an in-network provider for the following insurance plans:

    Because insurance plan names can differ from state to state, the best way to determine if I am in-network with your coverage is to contact your insurance provider directly. Please provide them with my National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1023377108.

  • I offer services to clients paying privately (out-of-pocket), and to those using out-of-network (OON) insurance benefits, in accordance with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (aka the No Surprises Act). If you decide to take either approach, I will provide a Good Faith Estimate at the beginning of treatment.

    If you have OON benefits, I will also provide you a monthly superbill for you to submit to your insurance company. I recommend contacting your insurer (the number is usually on the back of your insurance card) to verify your OON coverage. Some helpful questions to ask your insurance provider:

    • Do I have out-of-network, outpatient mental health benefits?

    • How much does my plan reimburse for an out-of-network provider? (What percentage of the fee will I be reimbursed?)

    • How many sessions per year does my plan cover?

    • What is my deductible and out-of-pocket maximum?

    • Is approval required from my primary care physician?

    • Does telehealth affect my benefits?

    • Is there anything else I should know that may be helpful?

  • That’s a bummer, but I understand that finding affordable therapy or a therapist who accepts your insurance can be difficult. Here are some helpful resources to support your search:

  • Beginning January 1, 2022, Congress enacted and President Biden signed into law the No Surprises Act, providing new federal consumer protections against surprise medical bills. In the case that you are not enrolled in a health plan or coverage or if you decide not to use your insurance, all providers (individual or a facility) must send your health plan a “Good Faith Estimate” amount of scheduled services, including any expected ancillary services and the expected billing and diagnostic codes for all items and services to be provided.

    In other words, under the new law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using their insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

    • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

    • Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

    • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

    • Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.