What can therapy do for me?

Therapy offers a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. It can help you gain clarity, improve relationships, reduce anxiety or depression, and build coping tools for life’s challenges. Many clients find that therapy not only helps them heal but also deepens self-awareness and supports long-term personal growth.

What questions should I ask during my consult call?

Your consult call is a great opportunity to see if we’re a good fit. You might ask:
What approaches or techniques do you use?
Have you worked with people facing similar challenges?
What can I expect in our sessions?
How often do clients typically meet with you?
What are your fees and policies for cancellations or rescheduling?

It’s also okay to share what you’re hoping to get out of therapy — the consult is for you as much as it is for your therapist.

What does “trauma-informed” really mean?

A trauma-informed approach recognizes that past experiences can shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world. It means therapy is conducted with sensitivity, compassion, and respect for your pace and boundaries. The focus is on creating safety, empowerment, and trust, never re-traumatization.

Do you accept insurance?

Currently, we do not accept insurance directly. However, many clients use their out-of-network benefits to receive partial reimbursement for sessions. We recommend checking with your insurance provider to ask:

Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits?
What is my reimbursement rate for therapy sessions?
Is there a deductible I need to meet first?

What are the benefits to a self-pay option?

Choosing self-pay for therapy offers flexibility, privacy, and a more personalized treatment experience. While using insurance works well for many people, private pay provides several important advantages. When you use insurance, a mental health diagnosis is required and details about your treatment may be shared with the insurance company for authorization and reimbursement purposes. With self-pay, your care remains between you and your therapist. No diagnosis is required for coverage, and no treatment records are submitted to third parties.

Insurance companies often set limits on the number of sessions or require ongoing reviews to justify continued care. With self-pay, there are no predetermined session caps or restrictions. You and your therapist decide together how often you meet and how long therapy continues—based entirely on your needs and goals. Treatment is guided by what feels meaningful and important to you, rather than by insurance requirements. Insurance reimbursement rates often require therapists to maintain very high caseloads to sustain their practice. Private pay models typically allow clinicians to see fewer clients, which helps prevent burnout and supports therapists in being more present, prepared, and attentive in each session.

Many clients view self-pay therapy as an investment in their personal growth and mental health. This investment can deepen commitment to the process and create a strong foundation for meaningful change.

What is a superbill?

A superbill is an itemized receipt that includes all the information your insurance company needs to process out-of-network reimbursement. We can provide a superbill upon request so you can submit it directly to your insurer.