Individual therapy session:
$200 (55-60 minutes)

Extended session:
$285 (85-90 minutes)

Please note: Insurance coverage is typically limited to 60 minutes per session.

I do not accept insurance. However, if you receive Out of Network mental health benefits from your insurance provider, I can provide a receipt with appropriate details for you to request reimbursement.

Here's a list of questions that can be helpful when talking to your insurance company about out of network benefits:

1. Does my health insurance plan include out-of-network mental health benefits?

2. Do I have an out-of-network deductible? What is it? Have I met it? When does it reset?

3. Is there a separate deductible for mental health?

4. Is there a limit to the number of sessions covered per calendar year?

5. Does my plan permit mental health services via telehealth? Is an initial in-person session required?

6. Is a referral required for mental health services?

7. Is an advanced authorization required for reimbursement?

I accept all major credit cards, debit cards, Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account cards.

Payments are processed via Square Invoice, a secure payment system that is fully compliant with privacy laws (HIPAA).

Payment is due at time of session.

Since the scheduling of an appointment involves the reservation of time set aside especially for you, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required for cancelling an appointment. If for any reason a session is cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the planned session time, a late fee of $75 will be charged. 

Exceptions: For each calendar year, I will waive the late fee for the first 3 cancellations for whatever reason. After that, late fees will be automatically invoiced and must be paid in full before therapy resumes.

Please note that insurance does not reimburse for missed sessions.

Through my affiliation with The Pragmatic Therapist in Old Town Fairfax, I can see people for in-person therapy sessions.

I also offer virtual therapy, which gives you the option to participate from your desktop, laptop, phone, or tablet in a comfortable setting of your choice.

VIdeo sessions are conducted using a HIPAA-compliant version of Google Meet.

Weekly sessions are typically 55 minutes long. Extended sessions of 85 minutes are available if needed for EMDR processing sessions or extra support.

Please note: if you will be filing for out of network benefits, insurance does not cover any time beyond the first hour.

Start by emailing or calling me directly to schedule your free 15-minute consultation call. If things feel like a good fit during that call, we will discuss next steps, including choosing a weekly meeting time and setting up a start date. You will also be sent initial paperwork to complete prior to our first session.

You can expect a response to emails or phone calls within 1-2 business days. It's important to keep in mind that messages left via cell phone may not always come through clearly. If you haven't heard back from me as quickly as you would like, please feel free to reach out again.

Note: Your privacy is always a top priority for me. So it's important to be aware that email isn't the most secure way to communicate sensitive information. If you have highly sensitive information that you wish to share with me, I recommend you wait until we can talk live.

It's not unusual for clients to continue to struggle with the same issues/challenges despite having previously explored therapy or personal growth work. As a licensed therapist with more than 10 years of experience working with clients, I firmly believe that, with the right therapy tools, persistence, and compassionate support, anyone can move in the direction of desired changes.

My therapy toolkit includes traditional talk therapy tools as well as EMDR and mindfulness exercises that work directly with the body/brain connection to help regulate the nervous system and integrate unprocessed emotional content. By fostering increased self-awareness and brain engagement, these therapeutic methods help unearth the root causes of your challenges and help you work towards resolution of your longstanding issues.

No. Although initially developed to treat PTSD, EMDR has proven effective in treating a number of mental health issues including anxiety, impaired self-esteem, grief, relationship trauma, and attachment issues.

When a person is experiencing acute mental health issues, medication can be incredibly helpful in alleviating the intensity of symptoms and making it possible to manage the demands of daily life more effectively.

At the same time, medications don’t directly resolve a person’s underlying emotional distress or trauma. If you are specifically seeking EMDR therapy for trauma, it’s important to know that certain medications can interfere with EMDR processing. We will discuss any limitations associated with your current medications in our first meeting.

Overall, I think medication can be a helpful tool in a comprehensive healing strategy. While I am unable to prescribe medications, I will let you know if it seems appropriate to contact your primary care provider for a medication evaluation.

Each week, I will suggest options for taking our work a step further. These might include a worksheet to help you learn a new therapy tool, an interpersonal strategy to practice with a partner, a mindfulness exercise to help regulate your emotions and calm your nervous system, or an introspective practice such as journaling to further explore thoughts and feelings.

Homework is always optional; however, clients who consistently spend time working with their therapy tools outside of sessions tend to experience progress more quickly.