Do you accept insurance?
No, but I can provide you with a "superbill" that will allow you to file on your own. When filing with your insurance company, be aware that most will require a formal diagnosis prior to reimbursing your claim. If provided to your insurance, this diagnosis may remain on your medical record.
How long until I see change?
This depends on your individual areas of concern, goals, and the course of growth throughout the therapeutic process. Change takes time. Things may feel worse for a time before they feel better as we uncover parts of you that you've worked so hard to keep hidden. Regular attendance and follow through are associated with more successful outcomes.
How long is a session?
A "clinical hour" is 50 minutes. The remaining 10 minutes is used to complete documentation, filing, and maintenance of a confidential record on your behalf.
What does confidentiality look like with teens?
Legally, parents or guardians have access to their child's health information. However, in order to establish and maintain a positive and trusting therapeutic relationship with your teen, I ask parents to allow space and help maintain confidentiality between therapist and client. As explained in the Informed Consent/Practice Policy, exceptions do apply concerning safety and abuse.
What is my role as a parent when my teen is attending therapy?
I will help your teen process any conflicts and encourage him/her to share these with you. There may be occasions when I ask you to join us in the therapy session, with your teen's consent, to practice problem solving and communication.
How does virtual therapy / telehealth work?
I'll share my confidential "Sessions" link with you when we schedule. This link will be the same every time we meet. A few minutes before our appointment time, just click the link and remain in the virtual "waiting room" until it's time to meet. Otherwise, you can expect the same therapy experience and process as you'd have in-office. Many people prefer virtual because they can meet in the comfort of their own home, avoid travel and traffic, and have more flexible scheduling. I have a limited number of in-office appointments available, and can be much more flexible scheduling your sessions when meeting virtually.
No, but I can provide you with a "superbill" that will allow you to file on your own. When filing with your insurance company, be aware that most will require a formal diagnosis prior to reimbursing your claim. If provided to your insurance, this diagnosis may remain on your medical record.
How long until I see change?
This depends on your individual areas of concern, goals, and the course of growth throughout the therapeutic process. Change takes time. Things may feel worse for a time before they feel better as we uncover parts of you that you've worked so hard to keep hidden. Regular attendance and follow through are associated with more successful outcomes.
How long is a session?
A "clinical hour" is 50 minutes. The remaining 10 minutes is used to complete documentation, filing, and maintenance of a confidential record on your behalf.
What does confidentiality look like with teens?
Legally, parents or guardians have access to their child's health information. However, in order to establish and maintain a positive and trusting therapeutic relationship with your teen, I ask parents to allow space and help maintain confidentiality between therapist and client. As explained in the Informed Consent/Practice Policy, exceptions do apply concerning safety and abuse.
What is my role as a parent when my teen is attending therapy?
I will help your teen process any conflicts and encourage him/her to share these with you. There may be occasions when I ask you to join us in the therapy session, with your teen's consent, to practice problem solving and communication.
How does virtual therapy / telehealth work?
I'll share my confidential "Sessions" link with you when we schedule. This link will be the same every time we meet. A few minutes before our appointment time, just click the link and remain in the virtual "waiting room" until it's time to meet. Otherwise, you can expect the same therapy experience and process as you'd have in-office. Many people prefer virtual because they can meet in the comfort of their own home, avoid travel and traffic, and have more flexible scheduling. I have a limited number of in-office appointments available, and can be much more flexible scheduling your sessions when meeting virtually.