Do you have space for new people?

As of December 2020, my calendar is full. If you’d like to be notified by email when I have an opening, please join my mailing list at the bottom of this page. It is only used to notify you of openings for individual or couples therapy or classes or groups I may be offering.  

What kind of people do you work with?

I work with LGBTQ+ and straight people. I work with BIPOC. If I cannot provide healing modalities that might be beneficial, I refer to my expanding village of others who can.

Where are you located?

Until we can meet safely without masks, I am working via Zoom for Healthcare or telephone.

Do you take insurance?

I do not bill any insurance directly. Many insurance plans will cover a portion of therapy if you have out-of-network coverage. I can provide you with a regular statement for you to submit to your insurance company. To find out if your insurance will cover a portion of your fees, these are the questions to ask them:

  • Do I have outpatient coverage for out-of-network mental health benefits?

  • If so, what percentage of the fee do you reimburse?

  • Do I have a deductible, and if so, how much has been met?

  • If applicable, do you cover couples therapy, CPT code 90847?

  • How do I submit claims?

What is your rate for therapy?

Please contact me for my current rate. I keep a portion of my practice hours for pro bono work, and I have recently instituted a reduced rate for Black folks and Indigenous folks as a means of direct reparations.

Is therapy confidential?

Everything you talk about in therapy is confidential, except in the following instances:

  • If you tell me something that makes me believe a child or elderly person is being abused or neglected, I am required to intervene by notifying appropriate social services;

  • If you make a reasonable threat of violence toward a reasonably-identifiable potential victim, I am required to intervene to protect the potential victim by notifying police;

  • If I believe you are a danger to yourself or that you cannot keep yourself safe, I will intervene first by attempting to enlist care by your family or community, and if that is not available, I will engage resources to hospitalize you until you are safe.

If confidentiality is a concern for you, please feel free to ask for clarification.

How long does therapy last?

This is specific to the person or couple who comes for therapy, and it depends on many variables. I work with some people every week, some once per month, and others who I see for stretches of time to complete a specific part of their work who then take time off to let it integrate into their lives (or to get through a child’s soccer season) who then return for more work. Because my goal is to help you heal what needs healing, this answer will vary with every person.

Why do most of the people you work with come to therapy?

Most individual people I work with are feeling sad, depressed, anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, or in pain. Sometimes they can point to trauma from childhood or a specific event that led to the difficult feelings, but not always.

Most couples I work with come because there’s too much distress (which can look like fighting, but it can also look like a cool silence) and not enough fun.

What happens if we’re not a good fit?

If anyone involved feels like we’re not a good fit (that means you, me, or your partner), then I am happy to give you a referral to someone who I trust who may be a better fit for you.