The consultation call serves as an initial meeting to discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, current concerns and goals, and to determine if I’m a good fit for your needs. During the consultation, I’ll ask questions about symptoms, history, and personal and family background. I will discuss the type of therapy I offer and how it may be helpful for you. You will have an opportunity to ask questions about my approach to therapy, my experience, and qualifications. We will also discuss fee structure and the availability of appointments. You can expect the call to last approximately 15-20 minutes.

This is an opportunity to assess compatibility and to determine if everyone involved feels comfortable working together. If we agree it’s a good match, and intake appointment can be scheduled. If it’s not a good fit, I will do my best to provide referrals to other therapists who may be better suited to meet your needs. It's important to remember that the consultation is just the first step in the therapy process. I encourage you to take time to consider your options and make a decision that feels right for you.

There is no specific time frame when working on personal development and growth. Depending on the type of changes that you are looking to make and the variety of issues that you are attempting to work on, therapy can last from a few sessions to much longer. Some find therapy to be extremely beneficial and choose to make it a long-term process.

I bill $180 for a 50-minute individual session and $210 for a 50-minute couples/relationship session. Longer sessions are available and are billed at a prorated fee (i.e. 75-minute individual session would be $270). I accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards. I do not bill insurance, however I can provide you with a statement at your request that you can submit to your insurance company. Reimbursement is not guaranteed so please contact your insurer for coverage details.

Confidentiality is one of the most important components of therapy as there is a high degree of trust required. With few exceptions, the highly sensitive material that is discussed between you and your therapist will not be shared with anyone else without your permission. For example, your therapist may share information with someone on your healthcare team (e.g. primary care doctor, psychiatrist), but by law will only be allowed to release this information after obtaining your written consent. In addition, therapists are legally mandated to make certain disclosures in cases where there is suspicion of harm to oneself, harm to others, or child abuse. All such disclosures will be discussed with you in advance.