No, I do not accept any insurance. Some people have very reasonable "out-of-network" coverage. If you would like to use your health insurance, please call your insurance provider and ask them about out-of-network benefits. I do not bill insurance, but I'm happy to provide you with a receipt for you to submit for possible reimbursement. Payment is due at the time of service via credit, debit, HSA, or FSA card.

Individual therapy:

$165 for a 45-50 minute session

$245 for a 60-80 minute session

Group and workshop rates vary and can be estimated at:

$60 for a 60-90 minute session

I offer a limited number of reduced rate slots for people that cannot afford the full fee. I’m a therapist because I believe in therapy. I also recognize that financial insecurity can have a profound impact on mental health – I have plenty of firsthand experience with this. Please call to inquire about sliding scale if finances are your only barrier to participation. I have established a standard rate for services that I believe reflects the value of what I have to offer. My reduced rates are based on a “pay what you can” model. Basically, I trust my clients to tell me what they can afford to pay in the event that my full rate isn’t manageable for them. Unfortunately, I can’t accommodate every budget and I need to limit the number of reduced rate clients that I see at any given time. (Click here to read more about the costs associated with working as a psychotherapist).

When a person is offered a reduced rate (anything less than the rates listed above), this rate will be valid for 12 months beginning on the first date of service. I ask that people let me know if their financial situation improves and they can pay my full fee, or something closer to it, so that someone else who may not have been able to afford therapy otherwise can do so. At the end of a 12-month period of reduced fees, we discuss what you can afford and what I can accommodate, and come to a decision together about what you will be charged for services during the next 12-month period. Military veterans and active service members may be eligible for significant financial assistance for individual therapy through The Headstrong Project.

Rates are subject to change. Existing clients are notified at least one month in advance of any changes.

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Great questions!

There are many unseen costs associated with psychotherapy practice. In addition to basic expenses like rent, utilities, office equipment and office supplies, our ongoing expenses include: licensure and certification renewal fees, required continuing education to maintain licensure, liability insurance, multiple types of consultation (legal, business, tax, clinical, and educational), tax payments, HIPAA compliant medical record systems, therapy specific supplies, and specialized advanced trainings to maintain the highest quality of care possible.

In addition to the expenses listed above (and that is not a comprehensive list), much of a therapist's time is unpaid. We spend time preparing for each session, reviewing your progress and needs, reflecting on how best to help you, obtaining consultation/training, and completing documentation. We conduct initial, free phone consultations with every potential client, many of whom do not go on to participate in paid services. And we take time for self-care, which is essential for any therapist who seeks to be fully present and engaged during psychotherapy or group sessions.

Insurance dictates how much a therapist gets paid for their time and what type and duration of treatment can be provided. Billing insurance requires additional unpaid time, including time spent justifying care or disputing erroneously unpaid claims. Many providers need to hire additional staff to manage insurance claims and authorizations, which adds another significant operating expense.