Call or send an email with your name and the best way to reach you. If there is a preferred day/time to contact you, include that as well. I do my best to return messages within 48 hours. Please limit private details in these messages, as voicemail and email are considered confidential, but not necessarily HIPAA-compliant.

I will reach out to schedule a complimentary phone screening. This gives me a chance to ask some initial questions, and, of course, I welcome your questions as well! If we decide to move forward, we will schedule our first session and I will send you forms to be filled out electronically prior to our first session. I very much look forward to hearing from you!

My fee is $150 for a 50 minute individual session, and $210 for a 50 minute couples session. However, I do leave room in my schedule to accept a few clients at a reduced rate (sliding scale). Sliding scale fees acknowledge that what is reasonable for one person may simply be unaffordable to another. I aim to make counseling accessible to as many people as possible. Consider what you think the benefits of therapy might be worth to you, and we’ll discuss this during your complimentary phone screening. Sure, discussions about money can be uncomfortable, but hey, if we might be working together, we should get used to less-than-comfortable conversations, right?

*Please note that prices are subject to change. Should a price increase be necessary, I will always give fair notice to allow you to budget and prepare for this.

I am out-of-network with insurance. I do provide superbills to clients who have out-of-network benefits. You may send the superbill to your insurance carrier and see if they provide reimbursement. Clients with Horizon and Aetna have had success in receiving partial (50%) to full reimbursement, depending on their plan. Contact your insurance company to see if they offer reimbursement for out-of-network providers. For example, you can ask them what they would reimburse you for a specific code. For example, you can ask “What would you reimburse me for a GT 90837 if my therapist charges $125?” (GT is the modifier that indicates it is a telehealth session, and 90837 is the code for 50-60 minute session. This should give you an idea of what you will owe. Remember - if you have an HSA, you can usually use that to pay for therapy as well!

Many factors go into the cost of mental health services. Pricing will vary depending on general living costs in the area, level of expertise, experience, and credentialing of the counselor, and operating costs of the practice. As a mental health counselor utilizing telehealth, I am able to keep costs below average. It is important to note that in order to practice with state licensure, a therapist must have advanced education degrees, pay various licensing fees, and engage in required continuing education courses. In addition, there are insurance premiums, business taxes, and of course, the fees necessary for a phone, website, software, and marketing.

Yes! I am seeing New Jersey, Oregon and Florida-based clients via telehealth. Location within these three states doesn’t matter - all we need is a good wifi connection! You must be physically in these states when engaging in the session!

I am currently only meeting with clients over the age of 18. All counselors have areas of focus, and areas in which they have less experience and expertise. For this reason, clients with certain disorders or behaviors may be referred to a professional with more knowledge in that area. This is for the benefit of the client - my job is to benefit you and your needs.

Every counselor has their “ideal” client. My ideal client understands that the focus of therapy is to examine the self, and should not focus on a desire for others to change. Previous clients I’ve worked with have described me as “humorous” and also that I have a “tough love” approach. I love emotional awareness, compassion for self and others, and accountability. There should be motivation to step outside your comfort zone, and to consider where you have control (yourself) and where you don’t (others). I have a well-rounded background with both mandated and self-referred clients, and experience in treating a variety of symptoms and disorders, including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, life transitions, poor self-esteem, social media fixation/addiction, anger management, communication issues, and emotional dysregulation.

Personally, I love in-person sessions too, which is why I’m providing opportunities for “walk and talk” sessions when applicable. However, telehealth services offer convenience (Less money you’re spending on gas! Less time you’re spending in traffic!) and affordability (because I’m not paying rent on an office space, I can keep costs below average). There is also an element of safety to online therapy during the pandemic, and it may be more accessible to those without reliable transportation, or those with an anxiety disorder.

No, that is beyond the legal scope of practice for a mental health counselor, unless they hold additional licensure in a field that does allow this (such as a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner). It is common for counselors to have some communication with a client’s prescribing doctor, when applicable. For example, if a client is being prescribed an antidepressant by a psychiatrist, I would ask this client to sign a release of information so that your psychiatrist and I can collaborate on your care. This is encouraged, but not always required, in order to begin treatment.