fit is everything!

Effective therapy is all about the relationship between you and your therapist. Chemistry matters! I offer an initial 15-minute consultation session free of charge, so you can make a more informed decision about your treatment without the added financial stress.

Individual Therapy

$160 | 50 minute session

$200 | 50 minute session

$260 | 80 minute session

insurance and sliding scale

I am an out-of-network provider and do not work with any insurance companies. If you have the option of using out-of-network benefits, I do find that most insurance companies will reimburse for individual therapy services, and I will provide monthly statements with all the coding and relevant details insurance companies require. I also understand the importance of accessibility and flexibility in mental health, and I can accommodate clients with a range of financial situations by offering a sliding scale fee structure. Please don’t hesitate to inquire.

Why I don’t take insurance for couples therapy

Short answer: insurance is built for treating one person’s diagnosis, not for treating a relationship. Most insurers require:

• an identified patient,

• a mental-health diagnosis for that person, and

• proof the treatment is medically necessary and aimed at that diagnosis.

While that model fits individual therapy, I don’t believe it fits couples therapy, where we’re focused on patterns, communication, and connection (not treating one partner’s disorder!). I believe that in couples work, the relationship is the client. And while there is a code for “relationship problems” (Z63.0), insurers generally don’t cover it.

Could we bill under one partner’s diagnosis? I choose not to. Doing so would mean labeling one partner the “patient” and documenting treatment as if the work primarily targets their condition. Some therapists make different calls, and I can respect that. For me, that route isn’t accurate to what we’re doing together, and I believe it can create ethical and privacy concerns.

If you have questions about fees, superbills, or how this compares to individual therapy coverage, please reach out—I’m happy to clarify and help you plan!