Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! I offer both in-person and online sessions for clients in Connecticut. My office is located in Southington, CT. You can to choose which format works best for you based on your location and what feels most comfortable.

I offer virtual sessions for clients throughout Massachusetts.

Please note you must be physically located in CT or MA at the time of session due to state licensing board regulations.

My office is located at 51 North Main Street, Southington, CT. Free parking available in the lot behind the building. The building is accessible with ramps and an elevator.

For Private Pay and Out-of-Network clients:

90-minute intake: $230

55-minute session: $175

I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company if you’d like to request out-of-network reimbursement.

Things to Consider When Using Out-Of-Network Benefits or Paying Privately

• Freedom to choose your therapist

You can work with the provider who feels like the best fit for you, regardless of insurance panels.

• Greater privacy

When you pay privately, your insurance company does not have access to your therapy records.

If you submit for out-of-network reimbursement, your insurance company will require diagnosis and may ask for other clinical information.

• You decide your treatment-not insurance

You and I determine the length of therapy, frequency of sessions, and treatment approach without insurance restrictions

• Reimbursement is not guaranteed

Submitting a superbill does not guarantee that your insurance company will reimburse you.

• Payment is due at the time of session

All private pay and out-of-network sessions are paid in full at the time of service.

If you have any questions about fees, insurance, or superbills, feel free to bring them to your consultation- I’m happy to walk you through it.

I am in-network with:

• Aetna

• Anthem

• Husky

Things to Consider When Using In- Network Benefits

Claims are submitted for you

• I will file claims directly with your insurance company.

You are responsible for your portion of the cost

• Copays, co-insurance, and deductibles are due at the time of session.

A mental health diagnosis is required

• Insurance companies require a diagnosis for treatment, and this information becomes part of your medical record.

• Insurance companies can request other parts of your medical record, including treatment notes.

Insurance may limit your care

• Your insurance company can determine the length of treatment, number of sessions, and duration of sessions.

• Intake and follow up sessions are ~45-50 minutes

If you have questions about using insurance or understanding your benefits, feel free to bring them to your consultation- I’m happy to help you navigate it.

Click here to schedule your free consultation. This is a time for me to understand what you are looking for in a therapist and for you to ask any questions about therapy. If we decide to work together, we will schedule an initial appointment and get started.

I will send you some forms to sign and questionnaires to complete prior to our first meeting. In our first session, we will begin to get to know each other. I will ask some questions, but you get to share as much or as little as you are comfortable with. We will also talk about your goals for therapy.

It’s hard to say an exact number of sessions. Different factors influence how long a person is in therapy including stressors, frequency of meeting, and progress on goals between sessions. We will consistently check in on progress to make sure we are creating the change you are looking for.

Most people report some relief within the first few sessions.

Cancellations and Rescheduling: Please provide at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment.

Late Cancellations: If less than 24 hours notice is given, a late cancellation fee (up to $90) will be charged if applicable, regardless of the reason. If you reschedule in the same calendar week, the cancellation fee may be waived.

No Shows: If you do not attend your scheduled appointment and do not notify me in advance, you will be responsible for the full session fee, if applicable.

This allows me to reserve your time and offer openings to other clients who may be waiting.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your health care will cost

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have certain types of health care coverage or who are not using certain types of health care coverage an estimate of their bill for health care items and services before those items or services are provided.

• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any health care items or services upon request or when scheduling such items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

• If you schedule a health care item or service at least 3 business days in advance, make sure your health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 1 business day after scheduling. If you schedule a health care item or service at least 10 business days in advance, make sure your health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after scheduling. You can also ask any health care provider or facility for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. If you do, make sure the health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after you ask.

• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more for any provider or facility than your Good Faith Estimate from that provider or facility, you can dispute the bill.

• Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate and the bill.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers, email FederalPPDRQuestions@cms.hhs.gov, or call 1- 800-985-3059.