FAQs

I am physically located in Denver, Colorado although I maintain a license to practice in Massachusetts as well as Colorado. This allows me the flexibility to see clients in both states, and online therapy means that I can reach more people.

Online therapy happens through my HIPAA compliant, secure platform, Simple Practice which uses state of the art video conferencing technology that allows us to meet without having to be in-person. When we agree to work together you will receive a link to my Simple Practice site where you are able to complete all the paperwork necessary to begin, and from there you will get a link to the appointments, with reminders, so that you when you come to a session it is easy and seamless.

At this time I do not offer in-person sessions. Maintaining an office is a financial burden that would necessitate higher fees. I chose to close my physical office during the Pandemic and since then my clients and I have enjoyed not struggling with driving, parking, and the extra time and effort of commuting back and forth.

At this time I only take insurance from the following carriers:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts only.

• AETNA

• United Healthcare (UHC)/OPTUM

My fees for clients is $175 for a 50 minute session for individuals, and $200 for couples. If you have insurance that I am able to take, the fee is adjusted by the insurance company and depends on your own contract with them. We would sort that out in the beginning. Sometimes clients will ask if I have a sliding scale. The answer is yes, depending on your particular situation. I may be able to give you a fee that best fits your own financial needs if you inquire.

The first appointment is one of discovery. You will have completed all the paperwork requirements, and an intake form which asks for basic information about what you want to get out of counseling. Using this as a starting point our session will be guided with questions and you’ll be given the opportunity to state your hopes and objectives as well. This appointment in particular aims to give direction to the course of therapy and within a few sessions we should both be clear about what we hope to achieve and what that might look like.

This is entirely up to you! If you feel good about the therapeutic relationship and you feel that you are making progress in your life then you can stay as long as that is true. For each person the choice to stay in therapy depends on many factors. I will always respect your choice and give you the most objective assessment of progress to help you discern your choice.

A Good Faith Estimate is a requirement of therapists to quote to a client what they believe will be the client’s financial obligation for the services that the therapist renders. It’s an estimate rather than an exact amount when insurance is used because it’s not always known right away what the client’s insurance will cover because of deductibles, co-insurance payments and co-pays. The therapist doesn’t always have access to the most current information so they can only provide an estimate based on the basics of the insurance policy. It is always in the client’s best interests to contact their own insurance company to best understand their financial obligation.