FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My fees are as follows: Initial Assessment $150 Individual Therapy Session: $125 Couples Therapy Session: $150 I am an in-network provider for the following insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO) Blue Choice PPO For all other insurance, I will provide a detailed receipt that you can submit for reimbursement. Depending on financial need and availability, I offer a sliding scale so please call to discuss fee. I understand that one of the main obstacles to receiving professional support can often be financial, and I am willing to do what I can to ensure that you are able to receive the help that you need. If you have a benefit for Out-of-Network providers, I am happy to provide you with a monthly superbill so that you can file for possible reimbursement. If you choose to utilize your insurance and seek reimbursement for your Out-of-Network Benefits, I encourage you to contact your insurance company prior to your first session and ask the following questions: Do I have mental health coverage? What percentage of my bill will be covered for services obtained by an Out-of-Network Provider? How many sessions will be covered per calendar year? What is my deductible and has it been met? Is approval required from my primary care physician?
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First, its important to make sure we are a good fit. Therapy is most successful when there is a strong therapeutic relationship between therapist and client. Most clients I see in my practice are ready and willing to embrace change and work hard to dig deep into themselves. Therapy is a truly unique experience for each and every client. We will start by meeting once per week for 50 minutes to develop clear goals and outcomes about what you want your life to look like in order to thrive. We will talk and peel back the layers to explore your roadblocks and limiting patterns that have been holding you back up until now. We will then explore shifts in the way you think and act that will bring a renewed sense of hope and empowerment. Therapy is a path towards self-discovery. Though this journey is exhilarating, it can often bring up difficult emotions and feelings that are necessary for you to work through to experience true personal growth. During our therapy sessions, I will listen empathically and provide a space of complete acceptance.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a psychotherapist with experience providing guidance and therapeutic services to individuals (infancy to elderly), couples, and families with a wide array of conditions. My specialized work includes depression and anxiety, grief and loss, coping will chronic or terminal illness, life transitions, relationship struggles, domestic abuse and sexual trauma. Prior to private practice, I gained experience in community mental health, early intervention, hospital-based social work and independent counseling practices. I work and listen emphatically blending keen mindfulness with psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches to create a safe and open experience for each client. I also work from an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) background. I utilize a strengths-based approach to assist individuals in gaining insight and creating positive, meaningful growth. I earned a Bachelors of Science in Rehabilitation Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison and received a Masters of Social Work from Loyola University-Chicago.