How does counseling and therapy help?
In a supportive and effective counseling relationship, clients often discover new insights about themselves and their lives. Over time, they experience clearer thinking, increased energy, and a deeper understanding of their emotions and needs. Therapy can help release long-held feelings that have kept them stuck, creating space for greater wholeness, peace, and self-acceptance.
Counseling is a collaborative process — a partnership between you and your therapist. While it can sometimes bring up uncomfortable emotions or challenge old patterns, this is often where meaningful growth begins. As you begin to apply new tools and perspectives, you’ll develop a renewed sense of self, confidence in your capacity to change, and trust in your ability to move toward the life you want to create.
Is everything I say confidential?
Yes. All client-therapist conversations are private and confidential. Your private information will be shared only with your written permission to do so. As a licensed psychotherapist, I follow the legal and ethical standards set by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. However, there are some exceptions to confidentiality laws, that includes . . .
Suspected child abuse, dependent adult, or elder abuse
If a client is threatening imminent bodily harm to themselves or others
If a court order mandates that therapy records be produced.
What is the duration of a typical counseling session?
Sessions are typically 50 minutes, but can be extended to 60 or 90 minutes depending on circumstances and needs. Initially, we meet on a weekly basis to establish continuity, build rapport and to make consistent progress on your goals. As you begin to experience more stability and progress, sessions can be gradually tapered — shifting to biweekly, monthly, or as-needed check-ins to help you maintain your growth and integrate what you’ve learned.
How long does the process of therapy generally take?
The length of therapy varies for each person. It depends on several factors — such as the nature of your concerns, the depth and duration of the issues, and the goals you’d like to achieve.
Some clients come to therapy to work on a specific, short-term goal and may experience meaningful change within a few sessions. Others seek to understand and heal deeper, more longstanding patterns, which can take several months or longer.
Regardless of the timeline, my approach is collaborative and action-oriented. Together, we’ll identify your goals and actively work toward them both in sessions. Progress tends to unfold most effectively when clients are engaged in the process — practicing the tools, reflections, and techniques we develop in therapy.
Can I use my health insurance to cover the cost of therapy?
I’m not currently contracted with any insurance companies, so I’m considered an out-of-network provider. Many clients, however, are able to receive partial reimbursement for therapy sessions through their out-of-network benefits.
If you’d like to explore this option, you can call the member services number on your insurance card and ask whether your plan covers “out-of-network therapy sessions.” If it does, I’m happy to provide a monthly statement (superbill) with all the necessary details for you to submit directly to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.
What is your cancellation policy?
I require at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your session. This allows me to offer the time to another client who may be waiting for an appointment.
Please contact me by phone, text, or email at least 48 hours before your scheduled session to avoid being charged for the appointment. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice (or missed sessions) will be billed at the full session rate.
What forms of payment do you accept?
I accept payments via Venmo, Zelle, HSA and all major Credit Cards.