FAQs

Shouldn’t I be able to do this on my own?

We all need a little extra assistance and support sometimes. Rock on for that recognition! It’s not easy asking for that and it takes strength to be vulnerable. There are times when we just need a little boost or maybe things are too hectic and we know we will need support for a while. Whatever the reason, extra assistance can be super beneficial. Think of going to therapy as having one extra person in your corner that you can bounce things off of or get fresh perspective from. Someone that won’t judge you and will offer refuge from your daily life.

How long does each therapy session take?

Initial sessions are approximately 60 minutes. These sessions are a good time for you to get to know me and figure out if we’re a good fit. They are also the time of the most information gathering for me to see how I can best help you address your needs. Subsequent sessions are approximately 50 minutes (for a 60 minute session) and can sometimes be paired down to 45 minutes as desired.

Can’t I just take medication?

Medication isn’t a miracle cure. Think of it like a band-aid. Band-aids can be really helpful. Put one on a cut and it’ll help keep out the grime and dust while the wound is healing. The healing still needs to go on beneath the surface, though. That’s the work you’ll do in therapy. Taking medication is a truly personal and unique decision to be made in conjunction with a licensed provider.

How long will therapy take?

That’s a huge question. One I cannot truly answer here as this is specific to both the individual and the concern they are struggling with. This also depends on your own active participation in your treatment. Some clients come to therapy with one goal in mind. When this is accomplished, they leave. Others come to therapy and continue for years to have this added support through many of life’s circumstances and transitions, allowing for this space to call their own. Sessions are scheduled per your schedule and mine. If someone is coming weekly and works on things outside of sessions, they may reach their desired goal quicker than someone else might under different circumstances.

What types of techniques do you use?

I enjoy working with several methods. You can find a few of these listed on the “Therapies” page above. No two people are alike and there is no “one size fits all” approach to therapy. As a yoga therapist, I have found that mindfulness and movement therapy bring a component to my therapy practice that results in reduced anxiety, depression and clients feeling less triggered by their past traumas. I enjoy working with worksheets found in CBT as well as building on the strengths you already have for coping skills. Whatever it is you are struggling with, we will see what methods may work best for you.

Do you offer sliding scale rates?

I do. It would be awful for those who are ready to engage in therapy to have one more barrier placed in front of them. I have a limited number of sliding scale options available. When they are full, I am unable to take on any more and am happy to provide referrals. Please ask about my sliding scale as well as sometimes scheduling shorter, 45 minute sessions, as needed. This is not offered on a continual basis.

What about insurance?

I am an In-Network provider with Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, UMR, Cigna, Aetna and commercial Excellus BCBS plans. I do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.

I provide out of network billing as needed, providing you with a monthly statement that you can submit directly to your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement. It is important to note that insurance companies do not “guarantee benefits”. Many folks utilize their out of network benefits and I encourage those wishing to go this route to contact your insurance company, first to find out if they have these.