SERVICES

I provide counseling and support to individuals, couples and families on a variety of issues, including:

life transitions and life adjustment difficulties

relationship and communication issues

anxiety

depression

parenting issues

stress management

grief and loss

self-esteem/self-confidence issues

spirituality and life balance

Your confidentiality is protected, both by law and by my practices. In cases of insurance or employee assistance programs, however, I am expected to report certain information, such as dates of service, diagnoses, or general counseling issues to these companies.

 Appointments are generally scheduled in 50-minute sessions for indviduals and couples. Some clients, however, find that 80-minute sessions are more beneficial, and I offer these as well. While I do not provide emergency services, I will make every effort to return phone calls and/or schedule appointments within 24 hours. Brief phone calls will not be charged. If an appointment is not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance, there is a reasonable "fee for time lost" charge.      

 My regular rate is $125 for a 50-minute session and $185 for an 80-minute session.  I am also a provider with several insurance companies and employee assistance programs. You may very likely be able to use your insurance to help cover the costs of counseling. Also check with your employer about the possibility of short term counseling coverage through an employee assistance program.  I offer a negotiated sliding scale fee for persons who are not covered by insurance and are paying for their own therapy.

• Whether you have mental health benefits
• Whether you need a referral from a doctor
• Amount of your deductible and whether it's been met
• Amount covered per therapy session and amount of your co-pay
• Number of sessions covered per calendar year