FAQ

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• What is online therapy?

  Online therapy (also known as telehealth or virtual therapy) is therapy that takes place over the Internet instead of in person. I use a secure, HIPAA compliant video platform to conduct sessions.

• Do you take insurance?

  No, I am an out-of-network provider for all insurance carriers. I am able to submit out-of-network claims directly to most insurance companies. If your plan offers parital reimbursement for out-of-network services, you would then be sent that money directly. If you would prefer to submit the claims yourself, I can provide a monthly superbill.

• What are your fees?

  My fee is $180 per 50-minute therapy session. If that is a barrier to your receiving care, please contact me to discuss options.

  If you have CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, your fees will be determined by your insurance plan. If you are unsure of your benefits, please call your plan directly.

• What is your cancellation policy?

  To avoid a late cancellation fee, please cancel or reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance.

• What can I expect during a consultation call?

  I will give you a phone call at the time we have set via email. When you answer, I'll double check to make sure it's still a good time for you. Then, I will ask a few broad questions to start to get to know you and to see if we might be a good fit. For example, I might ask what has led to you seeking therapy now and whether you have ever done therapy before. I will also invite you to ask any questions you might have. If we both decide to move forward together, we'll go right into finding a time on our calendars. If not, I will offer to email you other resources to support your therapist search.

• What can I expect at my first session with you?

  I will email you a link for the video call in advance. When we meet for the first time, I will introduce myself and check in with how you are in that moment- nervous, excited, tired, hopeless- whatever! I will ask you if we should set aside time to discuss any topics that are on your mind. And I will have some general initial topics to cover- who's in your life, what do you do with your days, what has therapy been like for you in your past (if relevant), and what are your goals for therapy, for example. I will have a more directive approach during this session than I will have in subsequent sessions, as I am seeking to get a picture of you and your life as I start to understand what our work together might entail.

• What are your hours?

  I work during the daytime on weekdays. I do not currently offer evening or weekend hours.

• What books and resources do you recommend?

  Oh boy, have I got recommendations! A few that I find myself bringing up often, in no particular order:

  • For social anxiety: How To Be Yourself: How To Rise Above Social Anxiety and Quiet your Inner Critic by Ellen Hendriksen PhD
  • For addressing the traumatic impact of racism and for somatic coping skills more generally: My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Mending of Our Bodies and Hearts by Resmaa Menakem, MSW, LICSW, SEP
  • For learning what healing from trauma can look like: What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo
  • For developing self-compassion generally and for ADHD and depression specifically: How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis
  • For healing your relationship to sex: Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski PhD
  • For people experiencing persistent overwhelm: The Burnout Workbook: Advice and Exercises to Help You Unlock the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski PhD and Amelia Nagoski DMA
  • For learning and practicing mindfulness skills: Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha Brain One Simple Practice at a Time by Rick Hanson PhD