What can I expect at my first session?

Our first session is our chance to meet face to face, whether that’s in-person or virtually through video sessions. In the first session, we’ll go over your personal history, the concerns that bring you in and what you hope you get out of counseling and the therapeutic process. If you have specific goals we can discuss those and if you’re not really sure, together we can collaborate on what your goals will be. In this session we’ll get to know one another and make sure we’re a good fit to work through your goals together, if for some reason we find we are not a good fit then I will provide referrals for someone who may be a better fit for you.

At the office, there is a lobby area to take a seat when you first come in. You can expect that your therapist will be ready within 5 minutes of your appointment time unless something urgent has come up. Please wait patiently for your therapist to come out to the lobby and greet you.

If we’re meeting virtually, you can expect a link in your reminder text. If you do not receive a link within 5 minutes please call or text me so I can resend you the link.

How long are sessions?

The therapy hour is 50 minutes long, so around the 50 minute mark we will be wrapping up our session. I will take responsibility of keeping track of time and making sure we’re staying on track, but there are clocks in my office if you’d like to keep track of time as well.

How often do I need therapy? How long will I be in therapy?

How long you’ll be in therapy and how often you come in is something that’s unique to everyone. Typically therapy is most powerful and beneficial when sessions are conducted on a weekly basis. Depending on your goals, we can discuss what your realistic expectations can be.

Do you take insurance?

Yes, we are in network with Aetna and Cigna.

Do you offer a sliding scale?

I believe counseling should be affordable for all. We offer a small number of spots that are available for sliding scale clients. When making your appointment, you may request a sliding scale option. If there are no current spots available you will be offered a spot on the waitlist or a referral to another counselor who may have sliding scale options.

What is your fee?

Our fees range from 75$ to $155 per session.