COMMON QUERIES

WHAT KIND OF CLIENTS DO YOU WORK WITH?

The bulk of my training is with child and adolescent clients, but I am also comfortable working with adult clients. For young children, I utilize parent consultation/training as the primary intervention. My practice is focused on primary anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, although I am open to working with many other co-occurring conditions. While my experience in risk assessment and crisis intervention is extensive, I do not currently take clients who are in regular acute crisis or were recently discharged from an inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. I am always happy to provide referrals/resources if we are unable to work together.

HOW LONG DOES EACH THERAPY SESSION TAKE?

Everyone has different needs, but most sessions will be 50 minutes, unless otherwise discussed. I offer 30 minute appointments, but only as appropriate (e.g., once established in therapy and needing a briefer maintenance check-in). Our first appointment will range from 60 to 90 minutes.

HOW MANY SESSIONS DOES THERAPY TAKE?

This depends on your goals, the complexity of the presenting concerns, and at times unforeseen circumstances. Some people benefit from just a few sessions, while others may need therapy for a year or more. While I significantly value the therapeutic relationship I build with my client, I want them to use me only as needed and do my best to make therapy an effective, yet efficient process.

DO YOU HAVE IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS?

I primarily offer telehealth appointments. Within a certain travel range, I offer in-person intensive and community-based sessions.

WHAT ABOUT FEES AND INSURANCE?

I do not take insurance and I am considered an out-of-network provider. This has benefits such as increased privacy, more flexibility with treatment course, and allows me to keep my caseload smaller. I will give you an itemised "superbill" you may submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement at the end of each month. I recommend you contact your insurance company before meeting with me to see if you have out-of-network benefits for therapy.

Please contact me to discuss fees based on location and service needed (e.g., intensive treatment with travel required).