Frequently Asked Questions
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Individual therapy sessions are $125 per 50 minute session, and $185 per 80 minute session.
If this is a financial burden for you, please reach out to discuss reduced rate options. -
At this time, no, I do not accept insurance.
I am, however, happy to provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement. Please know though that it is up to the sole discretion of your insurance company whether they will provide any reimbursement or not.
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I have experience with a variety of concerns, but my particular specialities are eating disorders and disordered eating, maternal mental health care, and anxiety and panic disorders.
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I know it can be nerve-racking to enter into the therapy space for a first time or with a new therapist. I do my best to make it as smooth and painless as possible. Please check out my about me page for more information on my process.
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Annoyingly, the answer to this is always “it depends.” The best answer I can give is that I like to think in 10-12 session “chunks” (so about three months.) A good rule of thumb when entering into therapy is to assume you will need to commit for at least that long to begin to see progress. Depending on your goals and needs, however, it can take much longer. Realistically, most people need between 6-12 months of regular therapy sessions to feel they have accomplished what they need to for this season of growth and change.
I know this can seem daunting. I do my best to keep you informed and engaged in the progression of your own therapy. We will set goals early on, and then regularly revisit these to ensure that we are moving in the direction you want to go. Check out my about me page to learn more about this process. -
No I cannot. Only certain medical practitioners can prescribe medication for you. These are generally doctors (like PCPs or Psychiatrists), Nurse Practioners, or Physician’s Assistants. If you are interested in exploring medication options, I am happy to provide you with referrals for these types of providers in the area.
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LPC stands for “Licensed Professional Counselor.” An Associate designation means that I am still what we call “under supervision.”
What this means is that I meet weekly with a more experienced clinician (“supervisor”) to review my clients’ needs and explore my personal progress as a counselor. It is a process that every counselor or therapist goes through to ensure that on top of all of the education and training we receive in school, we are completely prepared to provide the best possible care to you.
What this means for you is that you essentially get two therapists for the price of one! My supervisor’s name is Melodye Phillips, LPC-S, CEDS, PMH-C. Click here to find out more about her.