FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My services are cash only, and I do not bill insurance or issue clinical documentation for reimbursement. The current session fee, appointment length, and payment expectations are provided in writing before an appointment is accepted, so there are no surprises. The agreed fee is due in cash at the appointment, and a basic receipt identifying the service as non-clinical wellness support is available upon request. Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. A missed appointment or cancellation with less than 24 hours’ notice may require payment of the full session fee before another time is reserved, except when an emergency or circumstance outside the client’s reasonable control is discussed. Ask about the current fee when you inquire.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The process begins with a written inquiry describing what the prospective client is looking for. I respond with information about the practice’s non-clinical scope and ask a few practical questions to determine whether the service appears appropriate. Before scheduling, we discuss the client’s goals, whether licensed care is already in place, the limits of this service, appointment length, fee, cancellation policy, access needs, and the private home-office setting. If both parties agree that the arrangement is a reasonable fit, the appointment details are confirmed in writing. During the first meeting, we identify a clear focus, work through it using conversation, planning, rehearsal, observation, or a structured creative exercise, and close by summarizing useful observations and practical next steps. Follow-up is arranged only when it would be useful and mutually agreed.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I hold a PhD in Theatre with an emphasis in Performance Studies. My academic background includes sustained study of narrative, embodiment, communication, identity, culture, rehearsal, and the ways people make meaning through language and action. I bring that perspective into a secular, one-to-one wellness-support setting through narrative exploration, embodied awareness, practical planning, and structured creative reflection. My doctorate is academic rather than medical, and I do not present myself as a physician, psychologist, psychotherapist, counselor, or other licensed mental health professional. I do not diagnose or treat bipolar disorder. My services are intended to complement—not replace—psychiatric, psychological, medical, or crisis care provided by licensed professionals.