Frequently Asked Questions
Who do you work with?
I primarily have the following areas of interest:
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Self- Esteem and Self-Compassion
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Depression and Burnout
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Anxiety and Perfectionism
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Relational Trauma
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Interpersonal Effectiveness (i.e., boundary setting, people pleasing, and building healthy relationships)
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LGBTQIA2S+ Community, with a particular expertise in Bi+ affirming care
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Support for Loved Ones of People with Substance Use Disorders
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Support for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
I offer individual services; I do not offer couples, family, or group therapy at this time.
Do you provide in-person or online therapy?
I exclusively provide online therapy using a HIPAA-compliant platform to Texas residents. I am based in San Antonio, but can serve anyone in the state.
Is online therapy right for me?
Online therapy works best for folks with mild to moderate symptoms who feel comfortable with technology and have access to a private space to attend their sessions. It is not appropriate for folks with severe symptoms (such as active suicidality or psychosis) that may require crisis management.
How will I know if you are the right therapist for me?
You may get a bit of a sense of who I am and how I work through this website. However, the best way to figure out if I am the right therapist for you is to meet with me! I offer a free 15-minute consultation call where you can ask me questions and get a better sense of my style. Once you start working with me, I typically suggest that folks attend about two to three sessions (since the first session is an intake and feels different than a standard therapy session) to decide if we work well together.
What happens during the first session?
In our first appointment our main goal is to get to know each other. We will talk about what brings you to therapy and I’ll be asking quite a few questions about your life. By the end of our first appointment, we will identify some treatment goals that will guide our future sessions, and you will have opportunities throughout to ask me questions too!
How long is each appointment?
Intake appointments are 60 minutes and follow up appointments range between 45 and 60 minutes.
How often will we meet?
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I suggest meeting once weekly to start. Once you start to experience symptom relief and meet some or all of your treatment goals, then we can reduce our sessions accordingly.
Do you accept my insurance? How much are your services?
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Yes, I bill through Alma and am in-network with the following:
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Aetna which may include/be administered through Meritain Health, Nippon, Allied Benefit Systems, GEHA (UHSS), Trustmark, Health Scope, and Christian Brothers Services.
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Optum which may include/be administered through ​United Healthcare Plans, ​Oscar, Harvard Pilgrim, Oxford, United Medical Resources (UMR), All Savers, and Surest (Formerly Bind).
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We will verify your specific plan (including your co-payment, co-insurance percentage, and/or deductible) prior to our first appointment.
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I also accept out-of-pocket/private payment for services provided if I do not accept your insurance, you do not have insurance, or you would like to bypass using insurance. Upon request, I can provide a monthly invoice (known as a superbill) for you to send to your insurance company for reimbursement or to count towards your deductible. I recommend contacting your insurance company to ask about your out-of-network coverage before we meet.
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Private pay rates are $200 for an initial 60-minute intake appointment and $155/$185 for each 45-minute/55-minute follow up appointment.
What is your cancellation policy?
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I require 24 hours notice of cancellation or a no-show/late cancellation fee will be charged.
What theoretical approaches do you use? ​
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I utilize a variety of therapeutic styles and techniques depending on my client’s needs in therapy including:
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Psychodynamic/attachment-focused therapy
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Experiential therapy and bottom-up techniques ​
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Skill building and harm reduction
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Trauma-informed therapy
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Emotion-focused therapy (AEDP-Informed)
Where are you located and what is your availability?
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I am located in San Antonio and primarily see clients who are located here and in Austin. However, if you reside anywhere in Texas, you can absolutely take advantage of my online therapy services!
My hours are Monday through Thursday 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Good Faith Estimate:
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You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.
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Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
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You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
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If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
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For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.