What can I expect from therapy?

Our first appointment together will include a review of your history, your main concerns, and what brings you to therapy at this time. We’ll talk about your goals for therapy, which will be reviewed regularly throughout treatment. We will review informed consent, including your rights to confidentiality, and I will answer any initial questions you may have.

Ongoing therapy sessions will be tailored to fit your needs and the goals we identified together during your first session.

The length of time you’re in therapy with me will depend of a variety of things, including:

• your financial needs

• the severity of your symptoms

• whether you’re looking to solve a single issue or work on deeper issues

• how much time you’re able to dedicate to working on skills between sessions

What are your hours?

I offer tele-therapy during the following times (Eastern Standard Time):

Monday through Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm

Saturday: 7:00am - 11:00am

How do I schedule a session with you?

Please schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to determine if I’m the right fit for you: Click here to schedule a call.

How much does it cost?

My prices* are as follows:

• $200 per 50-minute session

• Limited $100 – $150 Sliding Scale Sessions

Do you accept insurance?

I do accept the following insurances In Network in Pennsylvania:

• Aetna

• Cigna

• Oscar Health

• Oxford

• Quest Behavioral Health

• United Healthcare

• Wellspan EAP

Other than taking these in network insurances, my services are provided via private pay. You are welcome to call your insurance to check for Out of Network (OON) Benefits. If you have OON Benefits and you would like to use them, I will be happy to produce and give you a Super Bill on a monthly basis.

How do I pay for therapy?

I accept payment through a HIPAA compliant payment processing software called Stripe through my electronic health portal, Simple Practice. This ensures that your financial information remains encrypted and protected.

What are your payment policies?

Payment is expected at the time of service.*

Clients will be charged the full fee for services if they do not cancel with 24+ hours’ notice, or if they no-show their scheduled appointment. (If there is availability to meet that same week for both Clinician and Client, the full fee will be waived.)

What happens if I need to cancel a session?

Appointments must be cancelled within 24 hours of the appointment start time. You can cancel an appointment with me by contacting me directly via email or phone at least 24 hours before the start of our session.

If an appointment is canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice, you will be charged the full session fee. An exception to this rule is if I am able to get you in during that same business week for an appointment, you will not be charged.

Do you offer in-person services?

I am not offering in-person services at this time. My services are 100% virtual to support individuals all across the state of Pennsylvania.

Do I have to be physically located in the state of Pennsylvania for therapy sessions?

Yes! Due to licensing laws, I can only provide therapy to those who are located within the state of Pennsylvania at the time of service.

Are you available after hours?

I do my best to respond to contacts within one business day, however I am not always able to do so. Please know that I will get back to you as soon as I am able.

I do not provide on-call or emergency mental health services.

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Is it normal to feel anxious about starting therapy?

Therapy means that you are vulnerable, so it’s natural to be nervous. It can be scary to think of opening up or crying in front of someone. You might fear that it will be awkward. The fear around that can feel overwhelming. Although it’s normal to be nervous, that doesn’t make it feel great. It takes courage to continue getting the help you need.

Therapy is a space where you can be yourself and feel safe from judgment. I am committed to creating a space where you feel safe and comfortable opening up.

Will the things I talk about stay private?

What we talk about is our sessions will remain confidential. I am only able to share your information if you give me written & signed permission to do so.

However, there are a few situations where I must break confidentiality.

Some of those situations include:

• If I have reason to believe you may seriously injure or kill yourself, or if you tell me you have intentions to injure or kill yourself

• If I have reason to believe you may seriously injure or kill someone else, or if you tell me you have intentions to injure or kill someone else

• If you inform me of a child or vulnerable/dependent adult who is being abused

• When I am ordered by a judge to do so

Please note: I can only ensure confidentiality when it comes to my end of things. If you are attending virtual therapy in a common space in your home, in public, or in any other area where others may be able to see or hear you, I cannot guarantee your confidentiality in those spaces. This is why I recommend finding a spot that is quiet and where you can close a door between yourself and others in your home/environment.

How do I get started?

As with any relationship, it’s important that you find the right fit when choosing a therapist. I offer a free 15-20 minute consultation for us to explore how I can support you in your journey, and to help you determine whether you feel like I’m the right fit for you.

Click here to schedule a call.

*Notice in accordance with the No Surprises Act, effective 1/1/2022 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. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises