Frequently Asked Questions
Do I HAVE TO LIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA TO WORK WITH YOU?
I am able to accept new clients in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Massachusetts.
Please note that if you have Aetna, and would like to use your insurance, I currently in network with North Carolina plans.
What are your office hours?
My office hours are Monday through Thursday, 11-5pm. I do not see clients on Friday’s. I use that time to manage all of the admin work it takes to run a private practice, so I can focus on client care during the week.
Do I have to come to therapy every week?
This is something we will figure out together, during our first session. I would need to know more about you, what’s bringing you to therapy, and what your goals for treatment are, before I can provide guidance in this area.
However, most of my clients are weekly or bi-weekly, and move to monthly check-ins when they feel symptom improvement.
Why is therapy so expensive?
I know that therapy can feel like quite a financial investment, and you need to consider your unique financial situation before making any decisions.
Therapists are similar to other medical providers in your life, in that it takes a lot of education, experience, and continuing education to pursue this career. Even after graduate school, counselors are required to get several years of experience before they are fully licensed. And, we are required to get a certain number of continuing education credits every year to maintain our licenses.
When therapists set our fees, we take into account our education, experience, certifications, licenses, as well as our reoccurring licensing fees. And, there’s a lot of other things that go on behind the scenes that we have to account for, such as marketing and advertising, website hosting, malpractice insurance, accounting, bookkeeping, electronic health record, HIPAA compliant email/phone software, office space, as well as electronic needs.
will you ever offer evening/weekend appointments?
I do not currently offer evening or weekend appointments and am unlikely to do so. My last appointment of the day is at 4pm, and those session times are usually very booked.
While I recognize that the majority of people work 9-5pm, I love the convenience of Telehealth therapy. I have found that most of my clients are happy to have therapy on their lunch break, or from their car.
If you absolutely need evening/weekend appointments, I'm happy to refer you to a therapist that has those slots available!
Do you offer sliding scale sessions?
At this time, I do not have any sliding scale slots available. However, here are some resources that connect clients with therapists that are able to offer lower-fee sessions at this time:
Do you work with high conflict couples?
While I do offer couple’s therapy, I would not take on a high-risk couple. (A high-risk couple includes active/risk of abuse and violence, and/or active addiction.) It is important for therapists to remain aware of their own limitations, and this is not an area that I specialize in. However, I am happy to offer referrals upon request.