Fees & FAQs

Art therapy is just what it sounds like: a type of therapy that uses art-making as a tool in the therapeutic process. I integrate art therapy into my work with people who are interested in using the creative process to gain insight into their experiences and as a way to imagine and create change. How art therapy is used within therapeutic work, including the types of art materials and processes, depends on the goals and needs of each person. Learn more about my approach to art therapy here.

Fees By Service:
• Intake Session, 60 min., $275
• Individual Therapy, 50 min., $225
• EMDR Therapy, 90 min., $375
• Workshops & Lectures: varies based on request. Contact me for a free 15-minute consultation

I am out-of-network for all insurance plans. However, if you have a PPO plan you may be able to receive partial reimbursement for therapy sessions. If you’d like to see if you’re eligible for out-of-network reimbursement, please contact your insurance company’s Member Services line prior to booking an appointment with me. Here are helpful questions to ask them:

• Am I eligible for out-of-network reimbursement for psychotherapy, including via telehealth?
• What percentage will be covered by the insurance company?
• Do I have a deductible, co-pay, or co-insurance? If so, when does my deductible reset?
• How many sessions per calendar year are covered?
• What is the procedure to requesting reimbursement?

If you use out-of-network benefits, I’ll provide you a monthly superbill which you’ll send to your insurance company so they can reimburse you for a portion of the fee based on your benefit schedule. Please note that payment for services is expected to be made at the time of each appointment and I don’t file insurance claims for clients.

I’m committed to economic accessibility and set aside 30% of my client slots for those for whom it would be a financial hardship without a reduced fee. In reality, I need most clients to pay my full fee for my work to be sustainable- this allows me to support myself, to provide sliding scale discounts, and to volunteer time in my community through abolition work and pro bono community art therapy services.
At this time, all my sliding scale appointment slots are full. I’ll update this when that availability changes. If you need counseling services at a lower cost, please visit Open Path Collective.

“The economic concept of sliding scale at its most basic: people pay as they are able to for services, events and items. Those with access to more resources pay more and thus provide the cushion for those with less access to pay less, creating a sustainable economic underpinning for said services, events and items.”
- Hadassah Damien’s (Ride Free Fearless Money) blog post “Sliding Scale: Why, How, and Sorting Out Who”

Sliding scales work when people are honest about their financial situations and accountable to each other. Here are two helpful graphics for examining your resources and economic situation on a scale beyond simply income:

•The Green Bottle: Where You Fall on the Sliding Scale by Alexis J. Cunningfolk, Warts & Cunning Apothecary (you can also check out their informative blog post on sliding scale)
•Sliding Scale Fee Guidance by Hadassah Damien, Ride Free Fearless Money

Contact me if you’d like to discuss a sliding scale fee.

I require at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a session so that I may offer the spot to someone else and plan accordingly. You’ll be responsible for the full session fee if you miss an appointment or cancel within 24 hours.

I offer all prospective clients a free 15-minute phone consultation to help us determine if I am a good fit for you. This gives me a chance to ask you a bit about what you’re looking for, and gives you a chance to ask me any questions you may have about my therapy practice. If we decide to move forward with working together, I’ll send you some paperwork to complete before our first meeting, as well as a link to a HIPAA-compliant Zoom meeting.

In our first session, called an “intake evaluation”, I’ll ask you questions that help me get to know you and the situations that have prompted you to seek out therapy. I’ll invite you to share more about yourself and we can also talk about what’s worked or not worked for your mental health and wellness in the past.

Some questions that I like to ask during a first session include:

• What brought you to therapy?
• What goals would you like to reach by going to therapy?
• What do I need to know about you to understand your current challenges?

You can ask me questions as well. You might be curious about my experience or how future sessions work.
The most important part of a first session is for us to determine if I'm a good fit for you. If you feel accepted and comfortable with me, and I feel like I’ve got the right experience to support you, we’ll discuss if and when you’d like to meet again. We’ll also create a plan for your therapy goals and how we’ll work together for you to reach them.

The length of therapy varies from person to person. Usually, my new clients tell me they start seeing some shifts and small signs of growth after the first handful of sessions. Some people find 8-16 weeks to be enough to gain some tools to cope with challenging situations and more easily identify what they want for themselves. Other people feel more supported by longer term therapy and meet with me over the course of several months or even years. We’ll work together to find the length of time that works for you, and how long you’d like to work with me is always your choice.

In terms of frequency, this will depend on your circumstances, and we’ll discuss this together. I recommend meeting weekly for at least the first month of therapy because I find that it provides the continuity and support to help people gain insights and make changes most effectively. As you begin to meet your goals, we might meet every other week, and eventually even monthly until we decide your therapy work is done. Throughout this time, we’ll also be focusing on your strengths and community resources.

This is such an important question! Research shows that the highest predictor for people’s sense of therapy effectiveness is the strength of the therapeutic relationship. During the first few sessions, you’ll be able to see how you feel working with me. I’ll check in with you periodically to see if we need to make any adjustments to how we’re working together. That said, my approach is not going to work for everyone. What’s most important to me is that you find someone who you feel is the right fit for you. If for some reason me or my approach to therapy aren’t feeling like a good fit for you, we can explore that together, and I’ll help you to find another therapist who may be a better match.