Frequently Asked Questions
How long are sessions?
Individual counseling sessions and parent coaching sessions are 50 minutes in length.
What is your fee?
My fee is $250/session. I reserve a limited number of reduced fee slots. Please email me if the reserved fee is of interest to you and I will let you know if I currently have any of these slots available.
How often would I or my child come in?
I recommend starting with weekly sessions (or twice a week, if preferred) in order to build a solid connection and a foundation for working together. It can be difficult to build momentum in the therapeutic process when meeting less than weekly, especially when there is an occasional cancellation. Once there’s a sense that progress is being made, we can talk about transitioning to every other week and continue to decrease session frequency from there.
When and where do you see clients?
I work mainly out of my office in North Boulder. However, when the weather is agreeable, I like to go outdoors and walk with clients. We may walk down to Howard Heuston Park to play basketball, toss a ball around, or any other activity the client enjoys. I have afternoon and evening sessions available; all sessions are by appointment.
What is the best way to contact you?
The best way to contact me is by email. If I receive an email, text, or phone call that I deem clinically sensitive or that requires an in-depth response, I will ask that you schedule a phone session or in-person session. Due to licensing requirements, I am not permitted to offer clinical advice over email or texts.
What forms of payment do you accept?
I accept cash, check, credit/debit cards (this includes HSA cards), and Venmo payments. With all card payments, there is a 3% surcharge added to the session fee. Payment is due at the time of service. I require all clients to provide a credit/debit card to be kept on file so that if cash or check payment is not provided at the time of service, I can charge the card. This policy has been put into place due to the significant amount of time spent having to secure payment in the past.
Do you take insurance?
I am not currently accepting insurance. However, I am happy to email itemized receipts for submission to insurance companies for consideration of third-party reimbursement. Since health plans vary widely, I would suggest you contact your insurance provider to determine what the out-of-network benefits are for behavioral health/counseling services.
What questions should I ask my insurance about out-of-network providers?
- What are my out-of-network benefits for outpatient therapy/behavioral health?
- How many sessions per year does my insurance cover?
- What is the reimbursement rate per session?
- What is my deductible? How much of it have I met? When does it renew?
- Is preauthorization required from my primary care doctor?
What are the benefits of paying out-of-pocket?
When using “out of network” benefits, insurance companies can mandate a diagnosis, oversee health records, and may seek access to therapy records/ information. They may also limit the number of therapy sessions per year, regardless of the circumstances. When considering the implications of using insurance, paying out-of-pocket is a better option for some clients due to the privacy and freedom it provides.
What is your cancellation policy?
A 48-hour notice is required to cancel an appointment. Clients who cancel with less than 48-hours notice will be charged the full fee, unless there is a significant life/death event (i.e., car accident, family death, major emergency). Cancellations for Monday sessions must occur by the Friday before the scheduled sessions. If the client is ill, phone calls or Skype/Facetime can be used in lieu of face-to-face meetings in my office.
Are you available after hours in case of emergencies?
I do not operate an emergency practice, and I am not available after hours in cases of crisis or medical emergency. In the event of a crisis or medical emergency, please call 911 for help or go directly to the local hospital emergency room.