Next Steps

1) Contact Me, Let's Chat

Email or call me and we'll have a free, brief phone conversation.
If we are a good fit, we'll schedule a time to meet. You'll get paperwork to do beforehand.
If we aren't a good fit, I'll give you referrals.

During our conversation, I want us to learn a little about what the other needs or is offering, if our schedules line up, be able to ask questions, and discuss finances (see Fees section below). The goal is to get a sense if we will work well with each other. If not, I'll provide you some referrals to other counselors who may be able to help you. If we both feel like we are a good fit, we'll schedule an intake session.

2) Paperwork & Initial Appointment

We'll meet in person or through telehealth and review paperwork.
We'll talk about what brings you to counseling and what you want to get out of counseling.

Just like seeing a new medical provider, starting with me will mean completing paperwork. Most of the paperwork will be sent to you to complete before our first initial meeting, so we have more time in session to talk. During that initial session, we'll review the paperwork and any other paperwork I need you to complete. We'll also talk about what's been going on that brings you to counseling, what you want to get out of counseling, and what to expect from counseling.

3) Develop a Plan & Meet

We'll draft goals and a treatment plan with a timeline.
We'll start meeting regularly according to the plan and do progress check-ins.
Once you meet the goals, we can decide to terminate or create new goals and a new plan.

From the paperwork and our discussion, we'll develop goals and a treatment plan together. We'll start meeting according to the plan, with regular progress check-ups along the way. In session, we're going to talk and try out new skills and perspectives. Outside of sessions, you'll be practicing the skills, reflecting, and completing other assignments to assist in your treatment. Sometimes counseling is going to feel amazing, and other times it is going to be very difficult. Reaching your goals and growing towards your ideal life is worth it. Once goals are met, we can discuss if new goals are appropriate or terminating services. You can also terminate services at any time.

Fees

My current rates are $100 for a 50 minute individual counseling session and $150 for a 90 minute session.

I can accept payment through cash, check, Venmo, or through use of credit/debit card including a HSA/FSA card. If you choose to use a credit/debit card there may be an additional service charge.

I accept self-pay clients only at this time. Clients may request a detailed invoice that they can submit to their insurance provider to potentially seek reimbursement. Reimbursement amount and success varies widely among providers. Please check with your insurance provider about reimbursement policies for out of network providers.