faq

do you accept insurance?

I am in-network with Aetna, United Healthcare/Optum, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia PPO and HMO plans, Oscar, and Oxford.

Otherwise, I am a out of network / private pay provider. My out-of-network fee is $135 per session. I also take a limited number of sliding scale clients.

will our sessions be confidential?

Yes, with some limits. Based on licensing laws, I am a mandated reporter and am obligated to report in certain instances - in the event that the client divulges that they are a danger to themselves or others or in the instance of child or elder abuse. In the case of these events, I would be bound by law to report to the relevant authorities.

why does the state I live in matter?

Based on licensure laws, I can only legally provide therapy for clients in states that I am licensed in. I am currently licensed in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

do you only provide telehealth therapy?

I provide telehealth services, which is a video-based therapy to clients living throughout Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. All you need is a smartphone or computer with video capability and internet, along with a quiet, secure area for your sessions.

I also offer in-person sessions at my office in Carrollton, Georgia.

I don’t have insurance. what are my options?

If you don’t have insurance, you can opt for private pay, which is $135 per session. I also have a limited number of sliding scale spots, that vary in cost, dependent on need. Feel free to email me about my sliding scale availability.

why do I have to do a consultation call? what should I expect?

Simply put, the consultation is a vibe check. I want to make sure that we click, and we have schedules and expectations that align. I tell people to estimate the telehealth call will take in between 15-20 minutes.

I will ask some simple questions, such as:

• What state do you live in?

• What type of insurance do you have?

• What is your availability like for appointments?

• What prompted you to reach out to me?

• Have you ever been in therapy before? What was that experience like?

Feel free to prepare questions of your own. These are some of the questions I am frequently asked:

• How much will therapy cost?

  This is variable and depends on factors like meeting your deductible/out of pocket max. My practice is to verify your insurance benefits and then we move forward with scheduling. I do not want therapy to create unexpected expenses, so I do try to mitigate confusion. You will be aware of any fees or copays prior to meeting with me.

• Are you available in the evening or weekends?

  I am not available in the evening or weekends for sessions. I currently offer my services from 8am-3pm, Monday through Thursday.

• What techniques or modalities do you use?

  I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) most of the time. The modality boils down to six main tenets: Defusion, Contact with the Present Moment, Acceptance, Self-as-context, Values, and Committed Action. Very simply, the modality encourages you to be present with your experiences, open up, and do what matters, in accordance with your values.

  I also use EMDR and Brainspotting as additional tools for those who have experienced trauma, anxiety, and a myriad of other situations that happen over the course of a lifetime. These processes typically help people dig deeper and reprocess situations in the past, so that they can move forward.

• Do you work with people that aren’t diagnosed with ADHD/autism?

  I work with many clients who are not formally diagnosed with autism or ADHD. I respect self-diagnosis and the lived experiences of my clients. I do take on a small number of clients who are dealing with complex trauma. My clinical focus and caseload remain focused on ADHD/autistic women.

• Do you work with members of the LGBTQIA+ community?

  YES. Absolutely.

At the end of the call, I usually ask if you would like to move forward with scheduling or if you would prefer to think about your decision. I usually will follow-up by email so that you can contact me directly once you have made your decision.