FAQ

General Therapy

  • The first session, called the Intake, is used to gather information about you, your story, and what brings you to therapy.

    I will likely ask uncomfortable, awkward questions. Trust me, they can be awkward for me too! We’ll be awkward together, and we’ll get though it. You also don’t have to answer any questions you aren’t comfortable with! If you have a big, scary, thing, you don’t have to talk about it until you’re comfortable. I don’t expect you to trust me just because I’m a therapist. I want you to trust yourself and open up when and if you’re comfortable doing so.

  • Absolutely! Confidentiality is one of the cornerstones of therapy. I want you to be able to share with me without fear that I will tell anyone else. I am the only person that will have access to your records and cannot talk to anyone about you or your care, with a few notable exceptions:

    • If you disclose ongoing abuse or neglect of a child, someone who is elderly, or an adult in a vulnerable population.

    • If you are an imminent threat to yourself or others.

    • A court order signed by a judge

    Outside of these very specific situations, I cannot talk to anyone without your consent and you can revoke that consent at any time.

  • That’s completely ok! I’m not going to be for everyone. I genuinely want you to find the right therapist for you, and that may not be me. Chances are, if you feel it’s not a good fit, I’m probably feeling it too! I want you to advocate for your needs. Please let me know if you aren’t feeling it. I promise it will be met with compassion, understanding, and I’ll likely even celebrate the fact that you felt comfortable enough to tell me!

    I’m happy to provide referrals if you’d like, but no pressure!

  • If you need help or support, please reach out right away! I am not a 24-hour crisis center, but that doesn’t mean options aren’t available.

    • Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    • The Trevor Project, 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQIA+ youth

      • Text “START” to 678-678

      • Call 1-866-488-7386

    • National Coming out Support Hotline

      • 888-688-5428

    • Trans Lifeline - Peer support for trans people, by trans people. Available 24/7 even if not in a crisis.

      • 1-877-565-8860

    • SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline - 24/7 support for LGBT elder and caretakers

      • 1-877-360-LGBT (5428)

    • Text HOME to 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line

    If you are in danger or experiencing an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

    If you are not in an immediate crisis but need extra support between sessions, contact your therapist to let them know what is happening. Together, you can create a plan to help you stay safe and connected to care.

    You do not have to face hard moments on your own. Help is available 24 hours a day.

Fees & Access

  • For those choosing to pay out-of-pocket my rates are:

    • First session (Intake) - $200

    • Ongoing sessions (53 minutes) - $175

    For those with insurance policies that may not cover mental health care, or those choosing not to use their insurance for privacy reasons, I’m happy to discuss options around what feels sustainable while meeting your needs.

  • Please reach out to me directly to cancel or reschedule. I ask that you give me as much advanced notice as possible; preferably at least 24 hours.


    Any cancelation with less than 24 hours’ notice, or no-shows may incur a fee up to $125.

  • Yes! I offer telehealth to those currently located in the state of Michigan.

    Telehealth offers flexibility for those with a busy schedule, not near my office, or those who just prefer the comfort of their own space. All you need is a private space, reliable internet connection, and a device such as a tablet, computer, or phone.

    The telehealth platform is HIPAA-compliant, which means your session will be completely confidential and protected.

  • Yes! My office is conveniently located in Troy, MI near the Oakland mall. Parking is easily accessible in the front of the building.