FAQs
What is the process for getting started? What should I expect?
We begin with a free 15-minute consultation, which is a chance for you to get a sense of how I work and whether we’re a good fit. We’ll discuss what brings you to seek therapy at this time and how I could help.
In the first sessions, I take time to get to know you, especially your history and your goals. I like to know what you might have already tried, what has felt helpful, and what has not. After an initial 60-minute intake session, subsequent sessions are either 45 minutes or 55 minutes, whichever you prefer.
Most clients work with me anywhere from a few months to a year or more. We’ll check in regularly as we go to make sure our work together is still serving you and adjust the timeline to fit what you need.
Do you work in-person or virtually? What states do you serve?
I work both in-person in Salt Lake City, UT, where I am licensed, as well as virtually in most states. I serve clients in the following states through PSYPACT:
- Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgina, Washington, Washington D.C. / District of Columbia, West Virgina, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Who do you work with?
I work with adults 21 years and older, with particular focus on depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, and managing stress. My specialties include physicians and health care providers, difficult life transitions, improving relationships, high-demand professions, long-term recovery, and mindfulness.
What are your fees? Do you take insurance?
A 45-minute session is $215 and a 55-minute session is $245, while the 60-minute initial intake session is $300. I am an out-of-network provider for health insurance plans. I provide a monthly superbill you can submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement, depending on your plan. I am happy to answer any further questions during the consultation.
What are your privacy and confidentiality practices?
The privacy and confidentiality of every client is foundational to the work we do together. I use secure, HIPAA-compliant systems to protect your information. Everything shared in our sessions, including your participation in treatment, remains confidential, aside from a small number of legally required exceptions like concerns about safety.
What if I need immediate help?
If you are in crisis and in need of immediate care, please use one of the resources below:
- Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
- Text “HOME” to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor through the Crisis Text Line.
- Utah residents: the SafeUT app offers free, confidential crisis chat and support around the clock.
- Further resources are available through HMHI crisis intervention and support services.
Do I have the right to a Good Faith Estimate?
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the No Surprises Act, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency services.
- Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
- If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
- Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
- For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises