One-on-One Sessions

I work with individuals who are 18 and older.

Our sessions might look more like coaching or more like therapy, depending on what you're dealing with and what you want to focus on. As a licensed psychologist I am able to address concerns that range from mental health struggles to self-actualization.

The fee for 45-minute sessions is $375. A limited number of reduced-fee slots are available based on financial need. Payment is due at the time of service.

Thousands of research studies have shown that talking with a skilled professional can be really helpful for all kinds of issues. It tends to reduce symptoms, offer ways to cope with hard things, increase self-awareness, and facilitate acceptance of what is.

However, one-on-one sessions are not a cure-all. Sometimes they're not helpful, and even when they are, a person will still experience the ups and downs of life. In general the more invested one is in the process, the more helpful they'll find the sessions to be.

I have no connections to insurance companies or Medicare/Medicaid, so I am considered an out-of-network provider for all insurance policies. I can provide you with invoices that include the information insurance companies generally require for reimbursement if you have out-of-network coverage.

Availability varies but in general appointments are scheduled between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday-Friday.

Many people start to feel better and more hopeful even after the first session. It can be very uplifting to know that you'll be working closely with someone on things that are important to you. It's also not uncommon to feel a bit worse before feeling better, because talking about emotionally difficult things can be painful, similar to cleaning a wound.

The length of our work together varies a lot depending on several factors. Sometimes it can be quite brief, such as one month, for very focused issues. More often it will last for at least several months as we get to know one another and forge a working relationship. I typically work with a person for at least 3 months to a year or longer.

Close friends and family members can be an incredible source of support. The value of a professional often comes from their specialized skills for treating specific problems such as posttraumatic stress or sleep issues. Professionals also don't have a personal investment in what you think, feel, and do, so you can know that their input isn't driven by the fact that your actions will have a direct impact on their life (as is often the case with loved ones).

I keep my practice small so I can give each person I work with the individual time and attention they need. Sometimes I have more-or-less immediate openings, and other times there may be a wait before we can start working together.

Payment can be made by credit card for video-based sessions. In-person sessions may be paid by cash, check, or credit card.

CBT has a tremendous amount of research support showing that it's effective, and a lot of my work focuses on CBT practices. At the same time, other approaches can be very helpful, and are often just as beneficial as CBT. Our work together most likely will involve a combination of CBT and other helpful techniques.

If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, please provide me with at least 48 hours’ notice.

I consider protecting your privacy to be a sacred trust. As a rule, I don't share anything we talk about outside of our sessions. The only exceptions are when there is a clear threat to your safety or someone else's, or in other rare cases that we can talk about. Outside of these unusual instances you can rest assured that I will hold what you tell me in strict confidence.