FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My professional fees are $120/hour but there is some room for negotiation.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I think the best way to begin is to meet a couple of times to be sure that the client and I are a good fit for each other. I do a lot of listening in the beginning so that I can gain a clear understanding of how the person got to the place they're at and to hear what has and has not worked to solve their problem.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a graduate of Smith College so my training is traditional and excellent. I've been a clinical social worker since 1991 so I have lots of experience working with lots of different kinds of people and problems. My experiences in crisis intervention, domestic violence, child welfare and trauma have prepared and equipped me to deal with most relationship issues as well as problems that most of us cope with at different times in our lives; depression, anxiety, self-esteem etc...