Are you taking new clients?
When my caseload is full and I’m not accepting new clients, you’ll see a notice at the top of the website and in the contact form indicating that no appointments are currently available. You’re still welcome to reach out if you’d like to be added to my wait-list; however, please note that the free 15-minute phone consultation can’t be scheduled until an opening is available. When space does open up, I’ll reach out to schedule the consultation, and we can assess then whether it feels like a good fit.
If you’re seeking professional consultation only, I do offer one-time consultations for non-clients focused on mental health treatment recommendations and guidance. This option is available even when my therapy caseload is full and may be helpful if you’re looking for clarity, direction, or next steps.
For current availability, please visit the Contact page and open the contact form.
At this time, I offer therapy exclusively via telehealth. Over the past several years, the demand for remote therapy has grown significantly, and maintaining a physical office space is no longer practical. Many clients find that telehealth works just as well and fits more easily into their lives.
Is therapy in-person or VIRTUAL?
Yes, I currently accept Aetna, Optum, Oscar, Oxford, Quest Behavioral Health, and UnitedHealthcare; however, to maintain a balanced caseload, I offer a limited number of openings for insurance clients. If you don’t have insurance or prefer not to use it, self-pay is also an option. I also offer a monthly membership option for clients who choose an upfront self-pay commitment, which offers a lower per-session rate.
If you’re planning to use insurance and would like a better idea of what your session cost might be, you’re welcome to reach out for an estimate. If I’m out of network with your insurance but you’d still like to work together, I can provide a superbill so you can seek reimbursement directly from your insurance provider. Please note that reimbursement amounts vary depending on your specific plan.
You can view a more detailed list of accepted plans here.
Do you accept insurance?
There are different levels of mental health care, ranging from inpatient and residential treatment to private practice (outpatient). The level of care that’s appropriate depends on how much support you need right now.
Private practice is generally appropriate for people who are able to attend consistently, participate actively, and tolerate some degree of emotional discomfort. It also assumes the ability to apply what’s discussed in therapy outside of sessions, remain open to feedback and different perspectives, manage distress between appointments without requiring immediate crisis support, and maintain safety for yourself and others.
Is private practice the right level of care for me?
The length of therapy depends on several factors, including what type of therapy experience you’re looking for; how open, honest, and engaged you are in sessions; how consistently you attend; how much you’re able to apply what’s discussed outside of therapy; and the severity, complexity, and number of areas you’d like to work on.
Generally speaking, many clients work with me for six months to two years. Some choose to continue longer if they’re looking for ongoing maintenance, support, or continued growth through life’s ups and downs, or if they want an ongoing space to process and reflect as new things arise.
How long will i need therapy?
Why is therapy so expensive?
It’s a question many people consider privately, even if it’s rarely asked directly. Therapy is a significant investment, and it’s reasonable to want to understand what you’re paying for—especially when you’re trusting someone with your mental and emotional health.
Becoming and remaining a licensed therapist requires a substantial and ongoing investment of time, training, and money. This includes graduate education, years of supervised clinical work, licensure and renewal fees, continuing education, liability insurance, ethical and legal consultation, and specialized training. For therapists in private practice, it also includes the costs of running a business, such as billing systems, professional memberships, insurance paneling, and other operating expenses.
Unlike salaried professions, therapists are typically paid per session and do not receive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, sick leave, or retirement contributions. Income can fluctuate significantly due to cancellations, holidays, client schedules, and seasonal demand. At the same time, ethical and clinical standards limit how many clients a therapist can see safely, which means there is a natural cap on income.
Therapy fees reflect not only the time spent in session, but also the time spent outside of sessions on documentation, preparation and research, case consultation, and ongoing professional responsibility, as well as the training, experience, and sustainability required to provide thoughtful, ethical care over time.
For those who prefer more detail, a breakdown is provided here.
For much of my life, I navigated chronic mental and physical health challenges and spent years seeking help across a wide range of medical and mental health settings. While some experiences were supportive, many left me feeling misunderstood or without clear answers.
Over time, I began taking a more active role in understanding my own health—learning, questioning, and integrating both physical and psychological approaches. As my health stabilized, I was finally able to engage more deeply in the internal, therapeutic work I had needed for a long time. That process was transformative and ultimately shaped my decision to become a therapist.
I chose this profession so I could offer the kind of thoughtful, integrative, and respectful care I had struggled to find myself. I continue to prioritize ongoing learning, self-reflection, and professional growth, both for my own wellbeing and in service of my clients.
What made you decide to become a therapist?
At this time, I’m licensed in the state of Georgia and can only work with clients who are Georgia residents and physically located in Georgia at the time of session.
This is expected to change with the implementation of the Counseling Compact, an interstate agreement that will allow licensed counselors to practice across participating states without obtaining multiple licenses. The compact is being rolled out in phases over the next couple of years.
For the most current information on participating states and implementation timelines, you can visit the Counseling Compact website.