FAQs

What happens when I reach out?

I will respond to your call or email and we can set up a consulation call. On the call, we will discuss what you are looking for, how I can support you, what to expect from therapy, and finances and scheduling. If you want to move forward, we will schedule a first appointment.

How long are appointments?

The first session will be about an hour. Subsequent sessions are 45 minutes.

How much will therapy cost?

I take several insurance plans:

Aetna

Anthem BCBS

BCBS of Massachusetts

Cigna

Carelon Behavioral Health

Oxford

Oscar

Quest Behavioral Health

United Healthcare

UHC Medicare Advantage

I also offer private pay ($150 for individual sessions, $200 for couples therapy) and can provide a superbill for OON claims.

I am also able to offer a sliding scale.

What is your cancellation policy?

I charge a $75 missed session fee if you do not give me 24 hours notice before canceling. I make it easy to contact me, as you can always text or email to let me know if your schedule changes. I am happy to reschedule with you if something comes up during our usual session time.

What can I expect from the first sessions?

After your intake session, we will schedule the next appointment. I like to offer the same time each week so that we have a consistent time to meet. I usually recommend that we meet weekly for at least the first several months to get to know each other, but you may later want to meet every other week if things are getting better.

Therapy often lasts for many months, as I get to know you and we work through various issues. Sometimes people find that three to four months is enough, if they want to learn some skills to better understand and manage their emotions, but others might spend over a year working on a variety of issues. You might come in wanting to talk about something very specific, but then find that other topics are coming up that are also helpful to address. There is no limit to how long you spend in therapy, and we can continue meeting as long as it is helpful to you. I might guide you or ask questions about specific things, but it’s up to you what we discuss.

You might also see me for a few sessions and feel like we are not a great fit, and that’s okay! If you do want to stop therapy or see someone else, I just ask that you let me know so that I can give you some referrals to another provider.

Do you prescribe medication?

No, I do not prescribe medication, but can give you referrals to other providers.

Emergency and Crisis Resources

If you are having an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Call 988 for the National Suicide Hotline.

Good Faith Estimate

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, healthcare providers and healthcare facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal healthcare program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.

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

Under the law, healthcare providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

  • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

  • Make sure your healthcare provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or 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 or call 1-877-696-6775.