Frequently Asked Questions

General

No, I do not provide emergency or after hours' care. In case of a life threatening or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

I see therapy clients Monday-Thursday between 9am-5pm. The diagnostic interview and feedback session for a psychological assessment can be done in the evening.

Yes! I am a PSYPACT provider. PSYPACT (Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact) is an interstate compact that allows psychologists to practice telehealth in 42 participating states (other states are pending), including: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NE, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, and WY.

Yes. Information cannot be disclosed without written permission.

Exceptions include:

  • Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse
  • If you are threatening serious bodily harm to another person(s)
  • If you intend to harm yourself

I don't treat chronic or acute conditions, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. I also don't treat individuals with severe depression, current suicidal or homicidal thoughts/behaviors, or personality disorders.

If you’re facing any of these concerns, please know that there are professionals who specialize in this type of care and can provide the focused support you deserve.

Psychology Today is a great resource to help you find a mental health professional that specializes in these areas.

Online Therapy

I work from a brief therapy model, meaning our work is solution-focused and geared to help you see progress and build practical tools within a few months. Most clients work with me, on average, for 6-12 months, while others stay longer to continue working toward long-term goals.

Fourty-five minute sessions are considered the common “clinical hour” in the mental health field. The remaining fifteen minutes are used by the psychologist to write session notes and complete any other documentation.

I typically recommend weekly sessions in the beginning, and as therapy progresses we may to move to biweekly sessions or once a month, check-in sessions. We'll discuss together what feels right for you.

Rates & Insurance

Insurance companies dictate things like length of treatment and sessions, and require that you are diagnosed with a mental health disorder for therapy to be paid for.

Insurance companies also have access to know why you are going to therapy and what progress you are making. They have the right to audit your therapy files and notes, and ask questions of your therapist about your treatment.

By bypassing insurance, I'm able to keep your records secure and confidential, without limitations of an insurance company, ensuring you the quality treatment you deserve.

Psychological testing and assessment is time-consuming and requires significant specialized training. Several hours are spent "behind the scenes" in addition to our one-on-one time spent together. These hours include scoring, interpreting, synthesizing test results, and report writing. On average, it takes at least 9-10 hours (sometimes more!) to complete a psychological assessment.

All these factors are used when determining my prices for psychological assessments.

Yes. I reserve a limited number of reduced rate spots at $140 for a 45-minute session. I don't require any proof of income. If you cannot afford this, openpathcollective.org is a great website where you can find a local mental health professional that offers reduced therapy rates ranging from $40-$70.

For psychological assessments, I split the cost into three payments (see Rates & Insurance). I also structure the costs as a flat fee package, so that you do not pay any additional cost if I happen to spend more time than anticipated on your assessment.