How do I get therapy services set up?

1. Request a free 15-minute phone consultation
   This gives us a chance to connect and see if we're a good fit.

2. Talk about your needs and goals
   During the call, we'll discuss what you're looking for in a therapist and what you'd like to work on in therapy.

3. Schedule your first session
   If it feels like a good match, we’ll move forward by completing the intake paperwork and setting up your first appointment.

How much does therapy cost? Can I use my insurance?

50-minute session | $130

I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots based on financial need. I'm happy to talk more about this during our consultation call.

I also work with several major insurance plans — including United Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, Aetna, and Cigna — through Headway. To use your insurance, please visit headway.co and confirm that I’m in-network with your specific plan. You can also contact your insurance company directly to verify coverage. Your plan will determine whether you have a standard copay or coinsurance.

If I'm not in-network with your insurance, you still have the option to see me as an out-of-network provider. In that case, I can provide a superbill (a receipt you submit to your insurance), and depending on your plan, you may be reimbursed for a portion of the fee — sometimes up to 80%.

Please note: To use insurance benefits, a mental health diagnosis is required and will be part of your official medical record. This information may be accessible to your insurance company and any third parties involved in your care. It's important to consider whether this might have any personal or professional implications for you. If you have concerns about confidentiality, I recommend contacting your insurance provider directly for more information.

Are you seeing clients in person or virtually?

Both! In-person sessions are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in North Central Austin. Virtual sessions are available Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Clients must be residents of Texas in order to engage in therapy.

How many therapy sessions are needed? How often will we meet?

Most clients begin therapy with weekly or biweekly sessions to establish consistency and build momentum. As you begin to feel more stable and notice progress, we can explore spacing sessions out. I typically recommend a minimum of 8–10 sessions to allow time for a strong therapeutic relationship to develop and for meaningful growth to take place. That said, many clients choose to continue for a longer period, depending on their goals and needs.

What if I can’t make it to a session, can I reschedule?

I understand that life can be unpredictable. If you need to reschedule, please provide at least 24 hours' notice. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice or missed appointments may result in a late cancellation fee..

What type of therapy style do you practice?

Each client has different needs, so I tailor my approach to fit what works best for you. I draw from a variety of evidence-based therapies, including:

• Narrative Therapy: Explores the stories you tell about yourself and your experiences, creating space to rewrite them in more empowering ways.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Supports you in making space for difficult emotions while taking meaningful steps aligned with your values.

• Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT): Emphasizes your strengths and focuses on practical, future-oriented strategies to help you reach your goals.

• Mindfulness: Encourages present-moment awareness and self-compassion, helping you respond to challenges with greater clarity and calm.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns that may be influencing how you feel and behave.

What is the "No Surprises Act"?

STANDARD NOTICE: “Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate of Expected Charges” Under the No Surprises Act

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.