FAQS

At this point in time I do not accept any insurance plans.

Private pay therapy allows you the highest level of privacy and control over your treatment which is especially important to many women I see who seek treatment for sensitive topics.

Insurance companies have the right to request your session notes to justify payment/treatment, they require that a clinical diagnosis be provided which limits the ability to see a therapist if your symptoms aren’t severe enough, and they can dictate the number and frequency of your sessions.

I am all about client empowerment and I want YOU to make decisions about your therapy journey without a middleman.

I’ll cut straight to the chase here. I believe in full transparency so you can make an informed choice about your care.

My current rate is $150 per 50 minute session.

At the moment I do not offer evening or weekend timeslots.

I typically work weekdays between roughly 9am and 2pm.

Many of my working clients discuss with their boss that they have a weekly appointment that will last roughly an hour. Clients often use their lunch hour or flex time as permitted. Some meet in their office, in their car (while parked!), or can arrange to work from home.

For my college-aged clients they fit sessions in between classes, work, and outside obligations.

I am here to keep things as simple as possible for everyone involved. I require payment at the time of service, before we begin our session. This allows me to focus my energy on providing my clients the best care possible instead of focusing on collecting past-due payments.

When we set an appointment that time is set aside exclusively for you. If you must cancel I require that you do so at least 24 hours in advance.

I get that life happens so I do allow clients one free same-day cancellation. After that, cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will incur the full session fee.

Repeated cancellations will be addressed in session to determine the best way to move forward.

As a private pay client we have the freedom to create a treatment plan that suits you best. How great is that?

Typically I meet with clients weekly for the first 4-6 weeks and then we can assess the progress made and determine whether weekly sessions should continue or if you would like to adjust. It is not uncommon to move to bi-weekly sessions after a period of time but many wish to continue weekly as well.

How long you are in therapy depends on so many factors, so this is a highly individualized decision. I make a point of regularly checking-in so we can make sure we are on the same page regarding your treatment. Some clients will work with me for just a few months while others may work with me for years.

Every client’s story and therapy journey is different!

Teletherapy is an excellent option for women like you who find themselves needing help but unsure of how they could fit anything else into their already busy schedule.

Teletherapy has actually been around for years but became more mainstream with COVID. Research supports its effectiveness (you can easily do a quick Google Scholar search to find studies) and for some it’s the only way to reasonably see a therapist on a routine basis.

In an ideal world you may wish to see your therapist in person, but we don’t always live in an ideal world, do we?

Here are the most cited reasons why clients choose online therapy:

• Convenience - Life is already so busy and there’s no way you could fit in the time to drive to/from an appointment weekly. BUT, you can close your office door for an hour, take a mid-day break between classes, or pop into a session while the kids are at school. No traffic, no childcare worries, no need to take hours and hours off of work (save that time for fun!) and no awkward waiting rooms.

• Privacy - Many tight knit communities or rural areas don’t always allow for you to separate your day-to-day life from those around you. While there is nothing wrong with seeking therapy, sometimes it just feel better to not have to run into your therapist at the grocery store, on the sidelines of your child’s game, or at a community function.

• Therapist fit - You found the PERFECT therapist for you! But wait…they practice hours away from where you live. Not an issue with online therapy!

• Flexibility - Maybe you travel for work or you’re a student who will be home for breaks. As long as you are in the state of Georgia, we can still hold your sessions.

• Simple - All you need is a strong internet connection, a quiet/private place (in Georgia), and the desire to be there!

Right now I am licensed in Georgia and can only see clients who are physically located in Georgia as well.

However, like other medical professions counselors have worked to create pathways to work across state lines. Once Georgians are eligible to apply for privileges to practice in other states I fully intend to apply to practice in at least Maryland and DC so I can expand my practice to serve the area I grew up in and still love to this day!

If you’ve found me and live outside of Georgia, check the Counseling Compact Map to see if your state is listed.

If so and you’re interested in working together, reach out to let me know!

The first appointment is all about getting to know you, what is bringing you to therapy, and what goals you would ideally like to achieve through therapy.

Laying the ground work and building a relationship is an integral part of successful therapy. We’ll also review how therapy works, confidentiality, and make sure any questions you have are answered.

And just know that if you can’t make it two minutes into the session before falling apart, you aren’t alone. I’m here for whatever you bring to the table.

Currently I exclusively offer teletherapy.

Research has consistently shown that teletherapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy, which is great!

That being said, there are certainly limitations. Online therapy is often not the best modality for high-risk clients with a history of self-harm or suicidal ideation/attempts. This practice does not provide after-hours/emergency services for clients in crisis.

Part of the free consultation process is to determine whether or not online therapy is the best fit for you and your circumstances. If a higher level of care is recommended I will do my best to provide referrals to providers in your area.

If you’re on my page and reading this far you’re likely shopping around to see which therapist seems like someone you’d mesh with best. One commonality of women I work with is the tendency to thoroughly research and explore every option before settling on a decision. You wouldn’t be here if you didn’t have a hard time making choices! Ever spent days researching a toaster? (Honestly…same.)

I’ve had a number of friends and family ask me “Why is it so hard to find reviews for therapists online?” as they lament no such thing as “Rate my Therapist” or the equivalent to thousands of Amazon reviews to sift through. Finding the right therapist is a huge decision (much more meaningful than a good toaster) so I get the frustration!

So what’s the deal? It is strictly against the code of ethics for most helping professionals like counselors, social workers, psychologists etc. to solicit testimonials which is why you may struggle to find those coveted reviews even for huge practices that you know are seeing hundreds of clients. Due to confidentiality any review that IS left (good or bad) cannot be directly addressed, so that one angry client or random person leaving a review? We aren’t able to respond the way your favorite restaurant could even if we never saw that client!

I include this here to provide context because it does seem a bit odd if you don’t know why the reviews just aren’t there. When you find a therapist you absolutely love, the best thing you can do is spread the word to your friends, family, community, or to anyone else you think might like them too.

And just like that toaster or beloved professor, everyone won’t love them, and that’s OK. I trust that you’ll do your homework and find the therapist who is right for you, even without thousands of reviews.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.

You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.