FAQ

How do I know when the right time to start therapy is?

How do I schedule the right time and frequency for therapy?

What are you payment options? Do you take insurance?

What is the cancellation policy?

How is my information kept confidential?

I'm an athlete and feel really weird talking about feelings, is that normal?

Naturally as humans we feel a spectrum of emotions on a daily basis, however sometimes these emotions become too much to bare. This is where therapy can be helpful and useful. Feeling hopeless? Maybe you've been excessively worrying? Having some relationship issues or life transitions? These are some common signs that you may be ready for therapy. You may also be feeling stuck in a rut and wanting to grow. Therapy offers a safe, neutral space for you to be able to explore your past, present and future.

Most individual sessions last approximately 50 minutes. However when working with larger groups such as couples and families I do suggest longer sessions around 80 minutes so that we can cover everything. If you are an individual who would like a longer session we can totally do that as well, let's chat about it to see which option is best for you.

In terms of frequency, generally, best practice is that we schedule a session every week.

I do not take insurance, however, I can provide you with an itemized invoice each month that you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. In this situation, please make sure to inquire with your insurance provider if they cover out of network services for mental health in order to be eligible for part or full reimbursement. Here are some questions to determine if you are eligible for Out-of-Network coverage.

what are my mental health benefits?
what is the coverage amount per therapy session?
how many therapy sessions does my plan cover?
how much does my insurance pay for an Out-of-Network provider?
is approval required from my primary care physician?

In terms of payment, I take all major credit cards and HSA. Payment is due at the start of each session.

If you need to cancel a session, please do so and let me know at least 24 hours in advance in order to avoid being charged a late cancellation fee. This fee is discussed further in the disclosure form.

Under the protection of HIPPA, everything we discuss is completely confidential. There are a few exceptions to this, they are further discussed in more detail within the disclosure form. I also use an Electronic Records System that stores all of your personal and health information securely.

If there is a situation in therapy that comes up in which it seems helpful or necessary for me to talk with someone outside of you and I, such as a member of your family or healthcare team, you can complete a Release of Information (ROI) form. We will discuss that form upon the situation that presents itself.

Not only is this really normal for athletes, but studies have actually found it's more difficult for athletes to speak about emotions because of the culture athletics builds surrounding its individuals. So yes, totally common.