All you need is a willingness
to look inward
be curious
and motivated to change  

My favorite way to do therapy is to work collaboratively with clients to understand what they value and how they want to be in the world.  I draw on contemporary psychodynamic principles to help clients understand how deeper, historical influences have shaped them over the years.  I consider subconscious processes, relationship and attachment patterns, defenses or coping mechanisms and the development of the self.  This process helps clients move toward new, better patterns of being and relating through insight.

 I use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on problematic thoughts and behaviors.  Change in CBT happens when we challenge those thoughts and behaviors through logic and by trying new, healthier behaviors.

Some clients prefer to stay in the present, using CBT and time-limited therapy; and this is enough to accomplish their goals.  Other clients seek to explore, understand and change more about their psyche.  This takes more time and is best accomplished in longer-term therapy paying close attention to psychodynamic concepts.  


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Payment & Rates

Rates

Rates are variable. Sessions are 45 minutes.

Insurance

I am considered an out-of-network provider. I will provide you with an invoice for you to submit to your insurance directly for reimbursement. Depending on your insurance plan, it is possible for services to be covered in full or in part.  Please contact your insurance carrier to verify how your plan compensates for out-of-network mental health outpatient office services (CPT code 90837). 

I recommend asking these questions to your insurance provider to help determine your benefits:

  • Does my health insurance plan include out-of- network mental health benefits?

  • What is the usual amount of reimbursement? (Insurance usually pays a percentage of what is termed an “allowed amount”.)

  • Do I have a deductible? If so, what is it and have I met it yet? 

  • Do I have a copay or coinsurance? 

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you cancel at least 24 hours beforehand. Otherwise, you may be charged the full fee.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using 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.

You have a right to request a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask 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. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.