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Getting started is simple. Reach out through the contact form to schedule a call—I’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

My office is accessible by bus and the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro. Street parking is available on surrounding streets.

• Session Fees: The standard fee for a therapy session is $160 per 53-55 minutes. The fee covers the time, expertise, and resources dedicated to your therapy. This allows for a comprehensive assessment to establish a tailored treatment plan based on your unique needs. It's important to note that these price points are not necessarily reflective of the cost you would pay for treatment and are instead reflective of the cost billed to insurance providers. Typically, clients that use insurance pay a fraction of the cost of these fees but the actual amount is unique based on your insurance plan. I can provide free estimates regarding your coverage.  Please contact me for our estimates on pricing.

  • If I am an out-of-network provider with your health insurance, I can produce a SuperBill for you to request reimbursement from your health insurance company.

• Payment Methods: I accept payments through our platform, TherapyNotes. Payment is due at the time of each session, unless other arrangements have been made in advance.

• Cancellation Policy: We require a minimum of 48 hours' notice for appointment cancellations. Late cancellations or no-shows may be subject to a fee. This policy helps us manage our schedule effectively and ensures availability for other clients.

• Fee Review: Periodically, fees may be subject to review and adjustment. Any changes to fees will be communicated to clients in advance.

• Financial Agreements: Prior to beginning therapy, a financial agreement may be discussed and documented, outlining the terms and expectations regarding fees, payment schedules, and any agreed-upon adjustments.

• Fee Questions: If you have questions or concerns about fees, please feel free to discuss them with your therapist. Open communication is essential to ensure that the financial aspect of therapy does not create additional stress.

• Fee Confidentiality: All financial discussions and arrangements are treated with the utmost confidentiality. Your therapist will not disclose information about fees to anyone without your consent.

An individual therapy session is typically 53 minutes.

• Session Fees: A session fee is incurred at the scheduled appointment time. The standard session duration is 53-55 minutes, and fees are calculated accordingly.

• Ongoing Session Billing: Charges for ongoing therapy sessions are applied at the beginning or end of each session. For clients using insurance, claims take time to process to create an accurate invoice; therefore, payment is due based on the deadline on the invoice, or agreed upon timeline.

• Outstanding Balances: Clients are responsible for settling any outstanding balances. In the event of a balance exceeding an agreed-upon period, additional arrangements may be discussed to ensure continued therapy services.

My office is in a shared business building at 1801 Columbia Rd NW. At the front door you’ll dial my suite number and I’ll buzz you in.

• Licensed and Accredited: I am a licensed mental health professionals, holding valid independent license in DC (and Wisconsin). My commitment is to maintain high standards of ethical practice through ongoing professional development.

• Advanced Degrees: I hold an advanced degrees in social work, a Masters of Social Work, which demonstrates a strong theoretical, research based practice foundation.

• Specialized Training: Beyond formal education, I pursued specialized training in various therapeutic modalities, settings or trainings, allowing me to tailor an approach to meet the unique needs of each client. I have professional experience addressing substance abuse, domestic violence, grief and loss, compounding stress and trauma, post-traumatic growth, anxiety, and depression.

• Experience Across Diverse Settings: I bring experience gained from working in diverse clinical settings, including private practice, government mental health programs, hospitals, and more. This diverse experience enhances my ability to understand and address a broad spectrum of mental health challenges.

• Commitment to Continuing Education: Staying current with the latest developments in mental health is a priority. I engage in ongoing professional development, attend conferences, and participate in training programs to integrate the latest evidence-based practices into my work.

• Compassionate and Client-Centered Approach: I prioritize a compassionate and client-centered approach. What I create is a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly.

• Supervision and Consultation: I am not a stranger to asking for guidance, so I engage in supervision and consultation to ensure I am providing quality care.

A Good Faith Estimate is an estimate provided by a healthcare provider, including therapy practices, to give patients an estimate of the expected costs for medical services if a patient doesn’t have health insurance. It is intended to help patients understand and plan for the financial aspects of their healthcare.

For therapy practices, a Good Faith Estimate typically includes:

• Service Details: A description of the therapy services to be provided, including the type of therapy, duration of sessions, and any other relevant details.

• Cost Breakdown: An itemized breakdown of the anticipated costs associated with the therapy services. This may include session fees, evaluation charges, or any additional fees related to specific therapies or assessments.

• Insurance Information: If the therapy practice accepts insurance, the Good Faith Estimate may include information about the expected coverage and any out-of-pocket expenses that the patient may be responsible for.

• Billing and Payment Information: Details about the billing process, such as accepted payment methods, billing frequency, and any specific billing policies the therapy practice may have.

• Terms and Conditions: Any terms and conditions related to payment, cancellation policies, or other important financial information.

It's important to note that a Good Faith Estimate is not a guarantee of final costs, as actual charges may vary based on factors such as the patient's specific needs, changes in treatment plans, or insurance adjustments. However, the Good Faith Estimate provides patients with a reasonable estimate to help them make informed decisions about their healthcare.

I get that unforeseen circumstances may arise, leading to missed therapy sessions. My goal is to provide the best possible care, and to ensure the effectiveness of our therapy sessions, the following is my policy regarding missed appointments:

• Cancellation Notice: Clients are required to provide at least 24 hours' notice for any appointment cancellations. This allows us to schedule other clients in need and manage our resources efficiently.

• Late Cancellation/No-Show Fee: Cancellations made the day before your scheduled appointment (between 48 and 24 hours) will be billed a $100 cancellation fee. Missed appointments (no-shows) and same-day cancellations will be billed at full rate ($160). A "no-show" is if you are more than 15 minutes late for a session and a same-day cancellation is under 24 hours before your scheduled appointment.

• Exceptions for Emergencies: Of course, exceptions will be made to this policy in the case of extreme weather or another emergency on a case by case basis.

• Repeated Missed Appointments: Clients who repeatedly miss appointments without proper notice may be subject to a review of their ongoing therapy arrangement. This is to ensure that therapy remains a beneficial and consistent experience for both the client and the therapist.

• Open Communication: We value open communication and encourage clients to discuss any challenges they may face in attending sessions. If there are recurring issues, we are committed to working together to find a solution that best supports the client's therapeutic journey.

Therapy sessions can be incredibly versatile and are designed to address a wide range of topics. They're a safe space to explore thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and life experiences. Here are several areas you might consider discussing in therapy:

• Emotions and Feelings: Expressing and understanding emotions is a fundamental aspect of therapy. You can talk about how you feel, what triggers certain emotions, and how they impact your daily life.

• Relationships: Discussing relationships with family, friends, partners, or colleagues can be incredibly beneficial. It might involve exploring communication issues, conflicts, boundaries, or personal dynamics.

• Life Transitions: Major life changes like moving, changing jobs, starting or ending relationships, or dealing with loss can significantly impact mental health. Therapy can help you navigate these transitions.

• Self-Exploration and Identity: Therapy is a safe space to explore who you are, your values, beliefs, strengths, weaknesses, and how these aspects influence your life choices.

• Anxiety or Stress: Understanding triggers, coping mechanisms, and ways to manage anxiety or stress is a common focus in therapy. Learning relaxation techniques and stress management strategies is often part of the process.

• Depression or Sadness: Exploring the root causes, identifying patterns, and finding ways to manage symptoms are vital in therapy. It's about finding tools to cope and strategies for improving mood.

• Behavioral Patterns: Discussing recurring patterns of behavior, whether positive or negative, can help in understanding why they exist and how they might be changed for personal growth.

• Self-Esteem and Confidence: Exploring self-worth, building self-confidence, and understanding how self-esteem affects your choices and relationships can be a key focus in therapy.

• Trauma and PTSD: Addressing past traumatic experiences and their effects on your mental health requires a safe and supportive environment, which therapy can provide.

• Goals and Personal Development: Therapy can help you set realistic goals, explore personal aspirations, and develop strategies to achieve them.

• Other: Most topics of conversation fall within the bounds of what would be considered appropriate during a therapy session. However, your therapist will make you aware if you are approaching any boundaries of what would be considered inappropriate. Sexual harassment or threats of violence will not be tolerated.

  Additionally, there may be topics that I’m mandated to report (threats of harm towards others, etc). These will be reviewed before your first session (see “Is what I talk about in therapy confidential?”)

Yes, confidentiality is a fundamental aspect of therapy. Therapists are bound by professional ethics and laws that require me to keep everything discussed during therapy sessions confidential. This means I cannot share your information with anyone without your explicit consent.

However, there are a few exceptions to confidentiality:

• Harm to Self or Others: If there's a risk of harm to yourself or others, therapists are legally obligated to take steps to ensure safety. This might involve notifying appropriate authorities or individuals to prevent harm.

• Abuse or Neglect: Therapists are mandated reporters, meaning we must report any suspicion or knowledge of abuse or neglect of children, elderly individuals, or vulnerable populations to the authorities.

• Court Orders or Legal Requirements: In some cases, therapists may be required by a court order or legal obligation to disclose certain information.

• Consultation: Therapists might discuss cases in a general or anonymous manner with supervisors, colleagues, or consultants for professional guidance. However, this is typically done without revealing identifying information about the client.