Do you accept insurance?
I choose not to be a provider on insurance plans. However, most clients who choose to use their insurance can receive reimbursement through their out-of-network benefits. I give my clients a monthly statement which they send to their insurance company. I work on a fee-for-service basis. Please be aware that when using your insurance, you authorize release of your private health information to the insurance company. Some clients choose to pay out-of-pocket to avoid release of information.
It is important to be informed about diagnosis and the waiver of confidentiality that accompanies usage of insurance for mental health. Please read my essay “What are the Concerns About Using Insurance for Therapy?” before you make your decision about whether or not to use insurance.
What are your fees, and how long are the sessions?
The initial assessment for individuals is 50 minutes and is $225.00. For couples, it is $285 and is 75 minutes.
Individual sessions thereafter are $185.
Couples and family therapy sessions are $200. Sessions are usually 50 minutes long. Longer sessions can be requested and the fee is adjusted accordingly. A 75-minute session is $285.
An optional comprehensive assessment for couples is The Gottman Assessment ( $800 and includes 4 sessions).
What are your hours?
Sessions are scheduled from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday (5:00 is the last appointment of the day.) Monday sessions are held online only. Sessions are not held on Friday or the weekend.
How soon can I get an appointment?
This varies: sometimes the same week, sometimes longer. Please call the office or send an email, and your question will be answered promptly.
What is the frequency and length of time I will be in therapy?
The duration of therapy depends on your goals and the nature of the problem you wish to work on. Generally, we would meet once a week until your problem is adequately resolved.
What happens initially, after I sign up for therapy?
After you contact me by phone or email and we agree to schedule a session, I will send you a link to a secure client portal to complete the intake forms online. After the intake forms are complete, we will schedule the appointment at a time that is convenient for you. Sessions may be done by telehealth with a secure video, or in person at the office.