Services + Fees
Services
I offer individual and couples/partners psychotherapy to adults (18+) who reside anywhere in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. I have experience working with the following concerns:
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Relationship problems
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Family of origin issues
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Self-esteem and shame
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Life transitions
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Grief/loss
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Trauma
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Young adult identity and developmental concerns
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Masculinity and men's issues
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Women's issues
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LGBTQIA concerns
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Racial identity concerns
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Meaning-making and purpose
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I'm also available to facilitate workshops and trainings. Previous topics have included:
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Embodied masculinity
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Gestalt therapy
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Group facilitation
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Working with shame in psychotherapy
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Leadership, story-telling, and culture change
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Please contact me if you'd like to discuss a training or workshop on these or other potential topics.
Fees
Cost per 50-minute Session: $150
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I'm an out-of-network provider for most insurance plans that offer out-of-network benefits. Many plans with out-of-network benefits may reimburse a portion of the cost of therapy (usually between 50% and 90%, sometimes after you meet a deductible). If you opt to use your out-of-network benefits, I'll provide you with an invoice each month that you can submit to your insurance company in order to request reimbursement. Most plans provide a way to upload invoices simply and electronically.
Before deciding to use your out-of-network benefits, verify your benefits and make sure you understand how this coverage is likely to work. Keep in mind that any time you use insurance for therapy, whether in-network or out-of-network, the benefits quoted to you are an estimate rather than a guarantee of payment. Ask the following questions when you call your insurance company:
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Do I have out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health/psychotherapy?
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Do I have to meet a deductible before my out-of-network care will be reimbursed?
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If there is an out-of-network deductible, how much of it has been met so far this year?
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How much will I be reimbursed per out-of-network psychotherapy session?
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Is my coverage for out-of-network teletherapy (virtual therapy) the same as my coverage for out-of-network in-person therapy?
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How do I submit superbills for reimbursement? (A "superbill" is an invoice I will provide you each month to submit to your insurer.)
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Can I use these benefits with any out-of-network therapist, or is there a specific pool of out-of-network therapists I have to choose from?
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Is there a limit to the number of sessions I can get reimbursed per year?
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Do I need a referral from an in-network provider to get reimbursed for seeing an out-of-network provider? If so, can my PCP refer me or do I need a referral from a specialist?
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To make my services available to those with limited resources, I have sliding scale payment options. Sliding scale slots are limited and are available on a case-by-case basis. Please let me know if you have questions about this form of payment.
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I accept the following forms of payment:
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Cash
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Check
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Visa
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MasterCard
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Health Savings Account ​​
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My Approach
Meaningful change in therapy is rooted in the quality and depth of our connection. The relationship I hope to build with you will be grounded in mutuality, collaboration, curiosity, and respect.
As for my theoretical stance, I use a relational, embodied Gestalt approach in my work. This means I believe that: ​
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we all have a natural tendency toward growth and development and we get sick when this natural process gets interrupted.
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we learn and grow primarily through experience and experimentation and merely talking about a problem is not enough to make real changes.
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there is hidden wisdom in our symptoms.
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you are the expert on what you think, feel, and know.
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relationships are central to our well-being and we all need support in one form or another.
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to feel whole and alive we need to be able to experience and listen to our bodies. ​
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Also, as a social worker and gestalt therapist, I believe that I can't understand you unless I understand the relationships, cultures, systems, and ecologies in which you live. So I will invite you to join me in being curious about how your unique struggles are connected to the world around you.
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​My work is informed by LGBTQIA-affirming, feminist, sex-positive values and a recognition that oppression and injustice impact health and well-being.