Areas Of Expertise

Children and Adolescents

“Enter into children’s play and you will ﬁnd the place where their minds, hearts, and souls meet.” - Virginia Axline

Children communicate differently than adults. Developmentally, they struggle to verbally express their wants and needs. Play therapy is an evidenced based practice that provides an environment for children to work through their struggles and find ways to heal. For children, play is their language, and toys are their words. I am trained to use this method and am currently under supervision to fulfill requirements for Registered Play Therapist certification.

"'The adolescent period of life is in reality the one with the most power for courage and creativity. Life is on fire when we hit our teens. And these changes are not something to avoid or just get through, but to encourage." - Daniel J. Siegel, Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain

During adolescence, the brain is undergoing a dramatic change which requires patience and understanding from adults in their lives. I have considerable experience working with adolescents and helping them navigate their changing world.

Anxiety

"My life has been full of terrible misfortunes, most of which never happened." ~ Michel de Montaigne

Anxiety is an often misunderstood struggle. It can feel debilitating and keep you from living the life you want. It is also part of who we are as humans to keep us safe. I haves specific training to helping you understand your anxiety, discover the root cause, and make friends with this part of you that is really only trying to keep you safe. We will work together to calm this part of you and ease the symptoms of severe anxiety.

Depression

“You can turn a tendency toward a downward spiral of depression and anxiety into an upward spiral of joy and clarity in your life.”
― Alex Korb, The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time

Depression can creep into your entire life and keep you feeling stuck, numb, and hopeless. I have specialized training in how depression plays out in the brain and how to use that to begin an "upward spiral" and a more joyful life. I will be with you as you discover the deeper meanings of your depression and explore new ways to combat its paralyzing effects.

My Approach

Fees and Insurance

Below you can find information regarding session fees for services as well as how insurance is handled in my practice. Please note payment can be made through the client portal.

BASE RATE FEES FOR SERVICES

My hourly base rate for therapy services for individuals is $170. I provide the following types of services with fees listed for your convenience.
- Therapy
  - Individual Therapy (60 minutes) – $170/session
  - Play Therapy (45 minutes) – $140/session

INSURANCE

I am a preferred provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield
For most other insurance companies, I am considered an Out-Of-Network (OON) provider. Although you will pay the fee at the time of service, I can provide you with a billing statement for services rendered so you may file an OON provider claim to obtain reimbursement.
As an OON provider I am not aware of how much you will be reimbursed by your insurance carrier. If you wish to pursue this option, I recommend contacting your insurance provider and asking the following questions to determine your benefits:
- Does my health insurance plan include mental health (psychotherapy) benefits?
- Do I have Out-Of-Network mental health benefits?
- Is any pre-approval required before obtaining Out-Of-Network mental health services?
- Do I have a deductible? If so, what is it and have I met it yet?
- If I have out-of-network mental health benefits, will I be reimbursed the full amount I paid or a portion?
- Does my Out-Of-Network plan limit my therapy sessions per calendar year? If so, how many sessions are allowed?
- What documentation is needed in my billing statements ("Superbills") from my therapist to be submitted for reimbursement?

METHODS OF PAYMENT

I accept cash, check or debit/credit cards as well as HSA cards for payment due at the time of service, or at monthly invoice.