FAQs
Coming to therapy can be vulnerable. You matter and your questions matter.
Why don’t you take insurance?
There are three reasons, client privacy is the biggest reason. When using insurance, these companies have access to very personal information about you. If asked, I have to supply notes on our sessions to an insurance company, leaving you vulnerable to have intimate moments and thoughts reviewed.
Additionally, when insurance is involved they can dictate how I treat clients, how long, which interventions we use. This requirement can undercut therapeutic progress and using the most advanced and effective techniques.
Rather than spending time going back and forth with insurance companies, I can focus entirely on providing the absolute most effective therapy to my clients, with all of my energy focussed on client care. You get the best of me as a therapist.
How often will we meet?
I see my clients weekly for the first 3-4 months. After that point we can discuss moving to a lower frequency in support of your therapy goals.
What if I have more questions?
You are welcome to book a consultation call to discuss them. If getting on a call feels like too much pressure, please feel free to check out the About page or fill out a form on the Contact page. It also lists other ways to reach out to me with any questions.
How long will I be in therapy?
The length of therapy varies, but clients tend to come for 25-30 sessions, typically on a weekly basis.
What types of therapy do you offer?
I work with adults, Adolescents, and couples. I operate under a transpersonal lens and I integrate attachment theory, trauma theory, mindfulness/ in-depth studies in Buddhist psychology, interpersonal neurobiology, and exploration of deep childhood wounds.
What happens during the free consultation?
The call will be via telephone and last about 15 minutes. During this time, I’ll ask a bit about what’s bringing you to therapy, and how I can help if I think I can. We will discuss any questions and concerns you have and at the end decide about trying a first session together.
Good Faith Estimate for Therapy
You have right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate (GFE)” 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 GFE for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items and services.This includes costs related to medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a GFE in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider and any other provider you choose, for a GFE before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your GFE, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your GFE. For questions or more information about your right to a GFE, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.
