Q: Are you in-network with insurance?
A: I work through multiple platforms (GrowTherapy, Rula, Headway, Alma) that may accept your insurance. Each platform has different insurance partnerships, so contact me to discuss your specific insurance and we can determine the best platform option. I also work with private-pay clients who prefer to pay out-of-pocket.
Q: How is your approach different from traditional therapy?
A: I specialize in treatment-resistant cases and high-functioning individuals who need more than validation-based therapy. My approach integrates Adlerian psychology, Socratic questioning, and CBT with a focus on pattern recognition and strategic narrative disruption. I’m more direct and accountability-focused than many therapists, which works well for people who are intellectually sophisticated and ready to do real work.
Q: What if I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t work?
A: That’s actually my specialty. Many of my clients have been through multiple therapists without lasting change. Often, previous therapy focused on support and validation without challenging the patterns keeping you stuck. My approach is designed specifically for people who have “mastered therapy” intellectually but haven’t experienced genuine transformation.
Q: How long does treatment typically last?
A: For individual therapy, most clients see meaningful progress within 12 sessions (about 3 months with weekly sessions). However, timeline varies based on complexity of issues and your goals. Some people work with me for 6 months, some for a year or more. We’ll regularly assess progress and adjust frequency as needed. I won’t keep you in therapy longer than necessary.
Q: Do you prescribe medication?
A: No. As an LMHC, I do not prescribe medication. However, I work collaboratively with psychiatrists and can provide referrals if medication management is appropriate. Some clients work with me for therapy while also seeing a psychiatrist for medication.
Q: What are your hours?
A: I offer flexible scheduling including early morning, evening, and weekend appointments to accommodate demanding professional schedules. All sessions are via secure telehealth platform.
Q: What is “spitting in the soup” and does that mean you’re going to be mean to me?
A: No. “Spitting in the soup” is an Adlerian concept about making unconscious patterns conscious — helping you see clearly what you’re getting from staying stuck. It’s not about being harsh; it’s about being honest. I’m direct and challenging, but never cruel. The goal is insight and growth, not punishment.
Q: What’s the Socratic method and how does it work in therapy?
A: The Socratic method (also called elenchus) uses strategic questioning to help you discover contradictions in your own thinking. Rather than telling you what’s wrong, I ask questions that help you recognize inconsistencies yourself. This creates deeper, more lasting insight than advice-giving.
Q: Do you work with couples in crisis or considering divorce?
A: Yes. I work with couples at all stages — from minor communication issues to serious consideration of divorce. My focus is on helping you make an informed decision. Sometimes therapy helps couples rebuild; sometimes it helps them separate respectfully. Either way, the goal is clarity about what’s fair and sustainable for both people.
Q: What if my partner won’t come to couples therapy?
A: I can still work with you individually on relationship patterns and communication strategies. However, couples therapy requires both partners’ participation. Individual therapy can help you decide how to proceed when your partner refuses therapy.
Q: Do you offer crisis services or emergency sessions?
A: No. I’m an outpatient therapist, not a crisis intervention service. If you’re in crisis (actively suicidal, psychotic, in danger), please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room. For established clients experiencing increased distress, we can often schedule additional sessions, but I cannot provide 24/7 crisis coverage.
Q: How does confidentiality work, especially for professionals under monitoring?
A: Standard therapy confidentiality applies with typical exceptions (imminent danger to self/others, child abuse, court order). For impaired professionals under board monitoring, I will be required to provide reports to your monitoring authority — this is discussed explicitly before we begin, and you’ll know exactly what information will be shared.
Q: What’s your cancellation policy?
A: I require 24-hour notice for cancellations. Late cancellations or no-shows are charged the full session fee. This policy exists because your session time is reserved exclusively for you.
Q: Can I contact you between sessions?
A: Brief logistical communication (scheduling, forms) is fine via the platform messaging system. I don’t provide therapeutic support via text or email between sessions. If you’re experiencing a crisis, use crisis resources. If you need more support than weekly sessions provide, we should discuss increasing session frequency.