The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. We'll discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, your goals, relevant background information, and any questions you may have. Together, we'll determine whether we're a good fit and create a plan for moving forward. If for any reason moving forward in the therapeutic process doesn’t make sense, I am committed to helping you find someone to meet your needs.

For the beginning and active working stages of therapy, I recommend weekly or bi-weekly sessions to start. Once rapport has been established and goals are being met, transitioning to less frequency can be helpful. Ultimately, this is a personal decision made collaboratively based on goals, scheduling, and availability.

While my exact availability changes with some frequency, my general schedule is:

Tuesdays, in-person, 9:30-3:00

Wednesdays, virtual, 9:30-3:30

Thursdays, virtual, 9:30-3:30

Fridays, in-person, 9:30-3:00

Clients may cancel appointments up to 24 hours before session with no fee. Sessions cancelled less than 24 hours before session incur a late cancel fee.

Your Right to Know the Cost of Care

I believe clients should have a clear understanding of the cost of services before beginning treatment.

If you are paying for services yourself and are not using insurance benefits, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) of the expected costs of your mental health care.

A Good Faith Estimate provides an estimate of the services that may be recommended based on your current needs and the information available at the time it is created. Because therapy is a personalized process, your treatment needs, frequency of sessions, and length of care may change over time. If significant changes occur, an updated estimate will be provided.

Common Services

Services may include:

• Initial Intake Assessment (90791)

• Individual Therapy, 45 minutes (90834)

• Individual Therapy, 60 minutes (90837)

• Family or Couples Therapy (90847)

Treatment Is Individualized

The number and frequency of sessions recommended will depend on your goals, symptoms, life circumstances, and progress in therapy. Together, we will regularly review your treatment needs and make adjustments as appropriate.

Questions About Costs

If you have questions about fees, estimated costs, or your Good Faith Estimate, please ask at any time. My goal is to help you make informed decisions about your care and avoid unexpected expenses.

If you receive a bill that is substantially higher than your Good Faith Estimate, you may have the right to dispute the charges through a federal patient-provider dispute resolution process.