FAQs

Who do you treat?

Adults (18 years or older) struggling with depression, mood swings, emotional dysregulation, known or suspected mood disorders (e.g. MDD, persistent depressive disorder, bipolar spectrum, etc), or other issues with mood with or without other co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, panic, insomnia, history of trauma, OCD, etc.


Do you accept insurance? what forms of payment do you take?

I am cash/private pay only, accepting credit card through a secure portal. Upon request, I can provide a superbill for the visit that you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement, if covered. Coverage of out-of-network providers varies by insurance providers, and you should discuss coverage and reimbursement rates with your insurance provider.

What is your no show or cancellation policy?

I require that you notify me of cancellations no later than 48 hours in advance due to the limited hours of my practice. Last minute cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full fee to the credit card on file.

Do you treat all mental health conditions?

Due to having a small, part-time solo private practice, I am unable to provide the level of care that certain mental health conditions require. If we determine during your consultation, or at a later time while working together, that you require a different level of care than I can provide, I will refer you to options that better fit your needs.

Because my practice is Telehealth only, I am unable to offer Controlled Substances including but not limited to benzodiazepines (e.g. Xanax, Valium, Klonopin) and stimulants (e.g. Ritalin, Adderall).

Do you do “XYZ specific psychotherapy”?

I do not offer certain therapies such as EMDR, CPT, ERP, exposure therapy, etc., which are sometimes indicated for specific conditions.

If while working together, we determine that a specific type of psychotherapy that I do not offer is a better fit, I can continue to provide medication management services while you work with a separate therapist. Similarly, if you already have a therapist, I am happy to offer medication management in collaboration with the psychotherapy you are already receiving.

Notices to Patients

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