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FAQS

Have questions about what it’s like to work together? Check out these frequently asked questions. If you don’t see your question here, click here to get in touch.

  • In order to provide you with safe and secure treatment, we will always meet through your client portal via Simple Practice. Prior to your first session, you will receive a link to set up your client portal, which allows us to communicate via secure messaging and HIPAA compliant video calls.

    Due to state requirements, clients must be in the state of Maryland at the time of our appointment.

  • At this time my services are virtual.

  • I am an out of network provider for all insurance companies. Individual therapy sessions are $195 for 50 minutes. You will receive a superbill monthly for submission to your insurance company, who may provide out of network reimbursement.

    The Simply Skillful Skills Coaching program is individualized and condensed, giving you valuable resources in a short amount of time. The cost of each skills session is $225. Because this service is not clinical or medical, it is not submissible to insurance for reimbursement.

  • Utilizing insurance can have it’s benefits. However, many individuals elect to forgo using insurance of a number of reasons. You may not want your insurance company to maintain records of your mental health. Insurance companies require that you receive a psychiatric diagnosis in order to receive coverage, and they get to decide if you are “sick enough” to require therapy. In the same way, they can review your private health information and decide you no longer meet their criteria for care and may stop providing coverage at any point. Many prefer to be in charge of how and when you receive care.

  • During your first appointment we take time to get to know each other a little better. You will get a sense of my therapy style and personality while I ask questions that will help me better understand your history and current experiences. You are encouraged to ask your own questions, share your expectations and goals for therapy, and express any concerns you may have about the process.

  • The length of therapy depends on what you want to work on and how deep you want to go. The goal isn’t to keep you in therapy forever - it’s to help you get to a place where you feel more confident, equipped and in control. We’ll check in on your progress regularly and adjust as needed. There is no clear timeline for all individuals. We go at your pace.

    If you are looking for a fixed course of action, check out my Skills Coaching page to learn about my 14 week coping skills training option.