Appointments
Finding a good client-therapist fit is an important aspect of beginning therapy. I offer a free 20-minute initial phone consultation for new clients who are interested in learning more about my services and approach. This phone consultation allows for you to briefly share information with me about your interest in starting therapy and what you are looking for. It also allows me to tell you some about my approach, and for us to discuss other aspects of my services, such as scheduling, fees, and insurance.
First Session
The initial appointment is typically 75 minutes, and is a time for us to get to know one another, and for me to gather more information about you and your interest in seeking psychotherapy. I will ask you to share what is bringing to therapy, and I will also ask you a variety of questions about your past and present experiences, general functioning, and goals for therapy. During this initial meeting we will review my fee structure, office policies, and therapy approaches. I encourage new clients to ask any questions you may have of me and my therapeutic style.
If you feel good about our first meeting and have an interest in continuing to work together, then we can discuss setting up a second session and/or an ongoing, regular session time. If we decide that we will not work together, I will be glad to provide you referrals to other therapists who may be a better fit. Also, if I determine that your issues or therapy goals are not within the scope of my training, I will provide you with a referral to a more appropriately trained therapist or provider.
If you feel good about our first meeting and have an interest in continuing to work together, then we can discuss setting up a second session and/or an ongoing, regular session time. If we decide that we will not work together, I will be glad to provide you referrals to other therapists who may be a better fit. Also, if I determine that your issues or therapy goals are not within the scope of my training, I will provide you with a referral to a more appropriately trained therapist or provider.
Before your scheduled first session, you will get access to an online portal to review my
practice documents and to complete the required new client paperwork.
Fees & Insurance |
During our initial phone consultation we can discuss my fees and what fees will be applicable depending on whether or not you are paying out of pocket or using insurance benefits. I do offer a discounted rate for therapy on a limited basis, dependent on financial need. Insurance I am currently a preferred provider for the following insurance plans:
Please keep in mind that with other insurance plans you may still be able to use your insurance if your plan has out-of-network benefits. It is advised that you contact your insurance company to confirm if my services are available to you under your specific plan. When doing this, please obtain important plan information, such as expected co-payment or co-insurance amounts, deductibles, and session limits or necessary authorizations if applicable. Click the following link for information regarding Good Faith Estimates for clients without insurance or those choosing not to bill insurance: Good Faith Estimate information
Click here for my Notice of Privacy Practices.
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