Do you accept insurance or Medicaid/Medicare?

I accept Aetna, Cigna, and BCBS.

How long are your sessions?

My sessions last about 50 minutes. Psychotherapy sessions generally do not last a full hour. This is because therapists have to be fully attentive, analyze your situation as per their theoretical orientation, and monitor how to communicate back to you. As you can imagine, this takes a lot more energy than having a casual conversation. Therapists also need time to conceptualize your problems and complete the documentation in your client chart. So the remaining 10 minutes of the hour I am still working for you, just not with you.

FAQ

Do you use a sliding-scale fee?

I may offer a sliding scale upon proof of income.

Do you treat clients in other states than Colorado?

I am only licensed to practice psychotherapy in the state of Colorado.

Do you offer in-person counseling?

At this time I only have telehealth slots available.

Do you accept minors as clients?

I only treat adult clients.

What is your rate based on?

My rate is based on my training and education, clinical experience, skillset, and specialized expertise - taking into account the local Denver economy. It is an average rate in private practice, with some therapists charging between $160-$200 per session. Many unlicensed therapists will charge my rate as well.

Do you work with LGBTQIA+ clients?

I am not specialized in working with individuals experiencing gender dysphoria or problems of a sexual nature.

How often do I need to see you?

Especially in the beginning it is best for the client to meet weekly. Once symptoms improve, the frequency can be reduced to biweekly, and finally to once a month to monitor maintenance of achieved treatment goals. In some instances meeting biweekly is acceptable from the start.

Do you treat suicidality?

Because I am offering virtual counseling it is not in your best interest to see me when you experience suicidality or engage in self-harming behaviors. You would be better served by someone who has direct access to resources when you are in need of them.

Do you use EMDR or Brainspotting?

I use the more traditional forms of talk-therapy to help you process and heal trauma.

Do you offer faith-based counseling?

If you want to include your faith in your treatment, I am happy to facilitate that for you.

I am in an active domestic violence situation. Am I at the right place for help?

You would probably benefit more from receiving acute services and foundational psychotherapy treatment to learn coping skills before you start the in-depth therapy I provide.

Is telehealth still quality counseling?

If you meet the safety criteria, telehealth counseling is a great option. It saves commuting back-and-forth to appointments and possibly having to arrange childcare. It allows for more flexible scheduling. My experience is that, therapeutically, I have done just as valuable work with telehealth clients as I have with in-person clients. Clients tend to feel more comfortable doing therapy in their own home. There are some limitations, for example that I am not able to see your full body language and that your environment might be distracting you.

Do you take into account my cultural/ethnic/racial background?

I provide culturally-sensitive care and enjoy working with clients from different cultural backgrounds.

What is your availability?

This varies. Depending on current availability, you might need to be placed on a waitlist.

Do you prescribe psychiatric medications?

No, only psychiatrists and psychiatric nurses are authorized to prescribe you medication. I am a licensed psychotherapist.

What does your license mean?

In Colorado, licensed psychotherapists can be psychiatrists, psychologists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), or Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs). Unlicensed psychotherapists, still in training, are Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidates (LPCCs), Licensed Social Workers (LSWs), and registered psychotherapists. Unlicensed therapists in training have to complete 2 years of post-graduate (master's level) clinical experience under strict supervision and pass a state board exam. Life coaches are different from therapists in that life coaches focus on mental wellness, whereas therapists are allowed to treat mental illness. Life coaching is therefore not regulated in the same rigorous way as psychotherapy is.