Treatment Setting and Payment

Our sessions will be held via Zoom for your convenience and safety. Once your intake process is complete, I’ll send you a link to the meeting room, which you can keep it in a safe place to use for all our sessions. If you're looking for in-person appointments, I will have a limited number available starting in 2025.

After our first session, I’ll make a recommendation based on your needs and any scheduling preferences you or I might have. Most people typically meet with me either twice a month or weekly, but I’m flexible and happy to work with whatever frequency makes the most sense for you. We can adjust as needed!

Just click the "Book Your First Session" button and fill out the requested information. I’ll get back to you, and if I have availability, I’ll send you intake paperwork through my secure portal. This will include basic information about you, your goals, and payment details.

Once the paperwork is complete, I’ll send you a Zoom link and confirm the date and time for our first appointment. If you plan to use insurance, be sure to contact your insurance provider before our first meeting to check for any deductibles, co-insurance, or copays. A helpful tool for this is the Reimbursify app, which you can easily download to your smartphone.

Yes! I offer 10-minute phone consultations for those paying out of pocket, on an as-needed basis. I understand that therapy is a significant investment, and I want to ensure you feel confident about whether you’d like to move forward with me. This brief consult gives you the opportunity to ask questions or get a feel for my style before committing to a full session.

How long it takes to feel better really depends on your unique needs, goals, and the kind of support you're looking for. Some people feel better after just a few sessions, while others may be in therapy for months or even years. It’s also common to feel more emotional when you start talking about things you haven’t addressed in a while. This can feel like a “dip” in the process, but it’s usually a sign that you’re challenging yourself in new ways.

I have plenty of strategies to help you navigate these tough moments and feel less overwhelmed as we go through the process together.

I’m currently in-network with several insurance plans, including Cigna, Medicare, Maryland Medicaid, GEHA, United, Johns Hopkins EHP, and the Veterans Administration outpatient program. For other insurance plans, I am out-of-network, but some plans offer out-of-network benefits that may allow you to be reimbursed for part of the cost.

If you choose to pay out of pocket and have out-of-network benefits, I’ll provide you with a superbill that includes all the necessary information for you to file for reimbursement. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about how this works!

The fee for an initial 55-minute appointment is $185. For ongoing sessions, the fee is $175 for a 55-minute individual session and $185 for family or couples’ sessions. I understand that therapy costs can be a concern, so I do offer a limited number of sliding scale slots. If you think you might need one, feel free to reach out, and I may ask for proof of income to help determine eligibility.

Deciding when to end therapy is something we’ll discuss from the very beginning. During our first session, I’ll want to understand your goals so we can track your progress together. As we move through therapy, we’ll revisit this question to see how you're feeling about the changes you're making.

People often feel ready to end therapy when they notice improvements in their daily lives. For example, you might feel more motivated in the morning, see a boost in your grades, feel consistently hopeful about the future, or experience stronger, more trusting relationships with family and friends. Other signs might include feeling less conflict with your partner or siblings, advancing in your career, or being able to set healthy boundaries with others. Ultimately, we’ll work together to assess whether you’ve achieved your goals and whether continuing therapy is still helpful for you.

The first session is all about getting to know each other. I’ll spend the first 10-15 minutes explaining my approach to therapy and my practice policies. This is your chance to ask any questions so you can decide if you feel comfortable with me and if you want to continue working together. If it turns out that I’m not the best fit for you, that’s okay! I’d be happy to help you find someone else who might be a better match.

After that, I’ll use the information from your intake paperwork to start getting to know you better. I might ask about your hobbies, interests, and what brings you to therapy. If you’re feeling nervous, that’s completely normal! You can let me know, and we can do things like drawing or spend time with my chickens or cats—anything that might help you feel more comfortable.

Towards the end of the session, we’ll talk about your goals and form an initial treatment plan, including how often we’ll meet and any scheduling logistics. If you’re a parent bringing a teen or child to therapy, I’d like to spend some time separately with both of you (if you're comfortable with that) because sometimes kids open up more with someone outside the family.

It’s totally okay if you don’t have a specific issue to bring up! Many people think they need to talk about problems for therapy to be useful, but it can also be valuable to discuss things that are going well—like your relationships or activities you enjoy. This helps us explore the thought patterns and habits that support your well-being, and those can be just as important when it comes to managing challenges.