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If you're here because you're interested in therapy sessions, I've got a super easy process for you that gets you to the top of my inbox:
First - get all your questions answered about who I work with, who I am & how I work, and the nitty-gritty details (location, cost, etc).
Then, when you're ready - I have everyone start off with a free, 20-minute consultation. You can schedule that below:
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If you're looking to connect with me about something other than therapy sessions - a shared interest, a professional collaboration, or just a friendly "hello" - you're in the right place!
Unless you're a spam bot. In that case - good morning to everyone except you.
To everyone else – just fill out the contact form below. I read every single message that comes my way and will respond as soon as I can.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
FAQ
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I’m often gentle when I challenge clients, but I am passionate and perhaps even a bit forceful when it comes to this: if you want to work on it, it’s eligible for therapy. If it’s bugging you enough to want to work on it, you can. If it matters to you, then it’s allowed to take up space – both yours and mine.
If it matters to you, then it matters to me.
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Appointments are $295 per 50-minute session and can be paid with cash, check, or card (including FSA & HSA). Extended sessions are prorated accordingly.
I believe in keeping my practice relatively small (like – between 10-12 clients a week as opposed to the 20-30 many therapists will see) so you will get really individualized and intentional work with me each time we meet.
A small caseload ensures that I’m taking care of myself so I can be my best and most available self when I’m with you.
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You will keep a credit card on file through my secure payment processor (Stripe). Payments are processed automatically the day after each session. Session fees are eligible to be paid with FSA and HSA funds, if you have them available.
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I have chosen to work with my clients, not for their insurance companies. As such, I am not in-network with any insurance companies.
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Superbills require a diagnosis and diagnosis just isn’t compatible/in alignment/in integrity with the way I practice IFS. Because I’m always looking for the valid story under the “behavior” or “symptom”, I don’t consider my client’s problems evidence of an illness or disease to be treated or cured.
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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 bill for medical items and services. This is called a Good Faith Estimate.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, or how to dispute a bill, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
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I see clients on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the mornings and afternoons. I meet with clients once a week, or more if desired, but never less. Standard sessions are 50 minutes and are generally scheduled for the same day/time each week. Extended sessions (75 and 90 minutes) may be available.
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I have found that outcomes are best when clients can commit to meeting weekly. I have tried meeting less frequently with clients for financial reasons in the past and felt it negatively impacted the care and value the client was receiving.
As disappointing as it is to not work together, I believe clients are better served by working with a therapist they can see as frequently as needed, as opposed to one whose fee would cause them financial hardship.
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TL;DR: as long as you want.
My hope/goal is for you to eventually trust your ability to take care of all parts of yourself. How long this takes can vary quite a bit and may depend on the types of experiences that brought you to therapy in the first place. For some clients, this takes six months. For others, it’s a few years. Many of my clients find they value working with their internal systems collaboratively, even after they’ve moved past the initial thing that brought them to me in the first place.
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My office is in Ballwin off Kehrs Mill and Clayton Road. I strongly prefer to meet clients in-person, but do offer virtual sessions as well.
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I do not. I excel at working with women in their 30’s and 40’s, and won’t see anyone under the age of 18. Reach out via my contact form and I’m happy to send a few referrals of people who do great work with minors.