Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes! Now accepting the following insurances:  Aetna, Optum, UMR, and United Healthcare (sometimes called US Behavioral Health or USBH, United Health Care or UHC, or simply United).

Choosing private pay for therapy offers numerous benefits that enhance your treatment experience. Firstly, it ensures the utmost confidentiality, as your records remain solely between you and your therapist, with no need to disclose information to an insurance company. This not only protects your privacy but also means you avoid the necessity of a formal mental health diagnosis often required for insurance reimbursement.

Furthermore, private pay gives you the flexibility to tailor your therapy to your needs. Unlike insurance plans that may restrict the number and type of sessions, private pay allows you to decide the frequency and format of your therapy, whether individual, family, couples, or group sessions. This personalized approach helps you receive the most effective care without external limitations.

Additionally, in compliance with The No Surprises Act, we provide a Good Faith Estimate for your expected therapy costs, giving you transparency and control over your treatment expenses. This estimate is informative and not a binding contract, so you can adjust or stop your therapy at any time without financial surprises.

For more details, visit: cms.gov/nosurprises.

 Currently accept all major credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) as well as Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

To process payments as an Out-of-Network provider, we work with Simple Practice which uses a highly secure and HIPAA-compliant credit card processing service. As a payment option for our sessions, you may keep a credit card on file with simple practice. 

Yes! I offer primarily online therapy services, also known as telehealth services. Telehealth services are provided via a secure, confidential HIPAA compliant video chat platform. Clients and therapists have found that telehealth sessions can be both effective and convenient.  

Yes, however not in the traditional sense. I currently offer walk and talk / nature therapy as in-person options. This includes walking or sitting at a local park, beach or trail of the client's choosing.