FAQs

Most clients start with a 15-minute consultation. You can schedule the consultation directly on my calendar.

If you’d like to get in contact with me before scheduling, you can fill out the form on my Contact page.

I offer both. I see clients in person in Bloomington, IN on Mondays and Wednesdays. I see clients (from throughout the state of Indiana) virtually on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

While many people prefer in-person appointments, some appreciate online therapy for its convenience: No need to drive across town, find parking, drive back to their office and find parking again (especially tough for IU employees!). Simply log in to my HIPAA-compliant video platform and you’re in your session!

My office is on the northwest corner of the square in downtown Bloomington, in Graham Plaza at 205 N. College, Suite 512 (across 6th Street from Social Cantina).

Before your first appointment you will have filled out intake and consent forms. The intake form contains several open-ended questions.

Our first session with be 90 minutes long. We will go over the consent forms you signed and my practice policies. We’ll spend the most time on your intake form, where I’ll get to know you, dive deeper into some of your answers, and learn what your goals are for therapy or career counseling.

I mostly use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on helping you build resilience, reduce stress, and move toward the life and career you want. We’ll work on letting go of the thoughts and patterns that keep you stuck, while strengthening your ability to act in ways that align with your values

Therapy is most effective when you feel comfortable and understood. This is why I offer a free 15-minute consultation call. You can ask me any questions you have, share what you’re struggling with, and see if my approach feels like the right fit.

Yes. Many of my career counseling clients are at a crossroads in their careers. Together, we’ll sort through your stress and anxiety, clarify your values, and explore the careers that feel aligned for you, whether that means staying and setting better boundaries, or moving toward something new.

Absolutely! This is something I’ve done for over two decades and I’d be very happy to offer you this type of support.

No. Many of my clients come to me for work-related stress, imposter syndrome, and career counseling, but I also support adults who are navigating life transitions, anxiety, or depression. Whether your struggles are tied to your job or other parts of your life, we’ll focus on helping you reconnect with your values and take steps toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

The fee for the initial intake is $180 for a 90-minute session, then continuing sessions are $150 for 50 minutes.

I am an out-of-network provider, which means I don’t bill insurance directly. However, I can provide you with a receipt (called a Superbill) that you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Many clients also use HSA or FSA funds to cover sessions.

Two of the many reasons I chose to be out of network is that insurance companies often demand confidential patient notes in order to approve client care, and insurance representatives (without clinical training or experience) control how many sessions a client receives.

I believe that we (you and I, together) should determine where we’d like to go with our counseling sessions, how we’ll get there, and how many sessions you’ll need to reach your goals without insurance controlling the answers.

To read more about the current state of insurance for mental health. please see this article from the American Psychology Association: How insurance woes are impacting mental health care.

Yes! The only possible exception would be for “straight” career counseling. We can talk more about this in your consultation appointment.

A Good Faith Estimate (GFE) is a document that provides you with a clear breakdown of the expected costs of your therapy sessions. It is part of the No Surprises Act, designed to help clients better understand and plan for the financial aspects of their care.