What are your fees?

Individuals : $175 for 50 minutes

• $250 for 50 minutes on the weekend for special cases

Couples/Families : $200 for 55 minutes or $350 for 80 minutes

I provide limited openings with sliding scale options for clients facing financial constraints.

Payments will be collected at the start of each session.

• I have a 24 hour cancellation policy - if you do not cancel within that timeline, you will be charged the full fee.

  • Good Faith Estimate Notice:

    Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. 

    You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.

    You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service, or at any time during treatment.  

    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, or how to dispute a bill, see your Estimate, or visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

Does your private practice take insurance?

I am considered an out-of-network provider for individual therapy sessions. Family and couples therapy, are private pay only—Superbills are not provided for these services. All sessions must be paid in full at the time of service.

• If you’re seeking reimbursement for individual therapy through your out-of-network insurance benefits, I can provide a Superbill at the end of each month. This document includes the dates of service, fees paid, and a mental health diagnosis—if your symptoms meet the clinical criteria. Insurance companies only cover mental health treatment when it is deemed “medically necessary”, which means a diagnosis is required. While many clients find therapy beneficial even without a diagnosable condition, these sessions would not be eligible for insurance reimbursement and must be paid out of pocket. Please note that providing a diagnosis for the sole purpose of obtaining insurance reimbursement, when one is not clinically indicated, constitutes insurance fraud and is highly illegal.

• If you do choose to use your out-of-network benefits, keep in mind that any diagnosis submitted will become part of your permanent medical record. This could potentially impact future decisions or opportunities, such as applying for military service. Additionally, insurance companies may request access to your therapy records, meaning your treatment will not remain fully confidential.

Why don’t you provide Superbills for couples/families?

In the past, I provided Superbills for couples therapy by diagnosing one partner in the relationship. However, after consulting with a legal professional, I’ve chosen to discontinue this practice for several important reasons - and I would be more than happy to discuss further with you. Couples or family therapy—as I offer it, and as many relational therapists do—is not typically covered by insurance.

• My approach centers on treating the relationship itself as the client. This means all interventions are directed toward improving the health and functioning of your relationship. While I may address individual mental health concerns with one or both partners, the overall treatment goals, plans, and documentation are focused on relational dynamics. If your personal symptoms—such as anxiety or depression—are rooted in relationship challenges, they will likely improve through this process. Relationship therapy can be highly effective in alleviating distress tied to relational disconnection. Very unfortunately, insurance companies often do not recognize the clinical value of relationship-focused therapy and do not consider relational issues as “medically necessary” for reimbursement purposes. Which doesn’t make any sense.

• Traditionally, the most common way couples therapy is billed to insurance (either in-network or out-of-network) is by using CPT code 90847, “Family therapy with the patient present.” In these cases, the therapist typically assigns a mental health diagnosis to one partner—such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (F41.1)—and bills insurance under that individual’s name. This designates that person as the Identified Patient (IP), meaning they are seen as the primary recipient of care, rather than the couple or relationship as a whole. This model differs significantly from how I structure and deliver relationship therapy.

• Please let me know if you have further questions regarding this.

Do I need a consultation?

Yes! I offer free consultations — 20-35 minutes depending — where we will determine if it’s a good fit for us both and I get an opportunity to learn more about how I can best support you.

After doing this for a few years now, I’ve learned how deeply important the “right fit” is. I am not the right therapist for everyone, and I highly encourage you to not stop searching until you find the right therapist for YOU — where you feel a strong sense of connection and feel you’re able to build trust — since therapy is like any other relationship, and there has to be relatability and trust.