No, I do not accept insurance.

But you deserve to know why:

Insurance companies place many preconditions around your care and how it’s provided to you, including length and (at times) type of treatment. They also can be highly intrusive with the content discussed during sessions and their documentation requirements.

Considering how much confidentiality was drilled into my head during my training- I can’t get on board with that. Not taking insurance allows me both the time and energy to focus on your needs instead of “labeling” you during the first session to justify why you want to come to therapy.

Side note:

Therapy can be more than just a weekly bill. It’s an opportunity to be fully seen and decide to invest in yourself. Considering that you do so much for others, choosing you can seem impossible. I encourage you to consider what might happen if you invest in something for your benefit- shame and guilt-free.

This is why I joined Mentaya: to help make therapy more accessible by allowing you to submit stress-free and hassle-free claims.

Our work doesn’t just end on the hour. The skills you learn in session, you’ll take with you to apply out of session and when you finish therapy.

What goes into the fee:

-Collaboration with other providers (psychiatry, school, work, attorneys) within limits of confidentiality of course

-Books or other materials if warranted and relevant to treatment

-Check in's in between sessions for EMDR and DBT modalities

**If a second session is needed throughout the week, you will be charged half the amount of the first session (a first full fee session is required first for this to apply)

Setting my rate to meet my business needs allows me to be more creative and have much more time and flexibility to focus on your treatment. Premium fees are seldom set for greed, much instead to allow the opportunity for both therapist and client to engage in quality treatment. If I was busy seeing 30-40 clients a week (as most therapists do) to keep my business afloat and make ends meet, you could not possibly have the best version of me as a therapist, and that's all you deserve if you're deciding to come to therapy.

Psychotherapy Intake: $250

60-minute session: $200

EMDR session: $250

Couples/Family: $225

Short answer: it’s different for everyone.

I know that can be discouraging to hear. Here’s the thing, it depends on the commitment and consistency to your care.

I have seen it typically takes about 8-10 sessions for clients to develop the self-awareness of patterns that are holding them back. While some clients want long-term therapy, others want short-term. We will talk about what feels best for you.

I am open to both. I understand some circumstances don’t allow a person to come into the office. However, I am more inclined to have clients come into the office for EMDR services.

An additional thought:

Processing trauma work can be super rewarding but challenging before it gets to the point of catharsis. I always encourage clients to come into the office to have a private space and let it all out. While our homes can also be safe, coming into the office allows you to “leave it there.”

Click the “make an appointment” button to email me your availability; I will find a time that works for both of us. We will confirm, and I’ll send you a Zoom link for a 15-minute consult.

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