Using insurance can make therapy more affordable, many clients choose to pay out of pocket (private pay) because it offers greater privacy, flexibility, and autonomy in their care.

When you use insurance, your therapist must provide a mental health diagnosis and sometimes submit progress notes or treatment plans for review. Paying privately allows you to keep your records fully confidential between you and your therapist.

Private pay also gives us more freedom in how we structure therapy without limits on the number of sessions, required diagnoses, or restrictions on which issues we can address. This means our work can be guided by your goals and needs, not by insurance requirements.

I know out of pocket therapy is an investment, many clients find the increased privacy, control, and personalization of care to be worth it.

Yes! If you pay out of pocket, I can provide a superbill, which is an itemized receipt you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. A superbill includes important details like the date and length of the session, the type of service (with CPT codes), my license and NPI number, the amount you paid, and often a diagnosis code.

Many insurance plans require a diagnosis in order to process out-of-network claims. Reimbursement amounts vary depending on your plan, deductible, and out-of-network benefits, and it’s not guaranteed. I recommend checking with your insurance provider beforehand to see what they cover.

EFT is a therapy approach that helps people strengthen their emotional connections with themselves and others. For couples, it focuses on creating secure and supportive bonds, helping partners communicate in ways that feel safe and understood. For individuals, EFT can help you better understand your emotions and patterns in relationships, so you can respond rather than react.

IFS is a way of understanding the different “parts” of yourself for example the part that worries, the part that criticizes, or the part that wants to feel safe. In therapy, we get to know these parts, understand their roles, and help them work together in a healthier way. IFS can help with emotional healing, self-awareness, and resolving internal conflicts.

EFT and IFS complement each other well. EFT helps identify patterns in your relationships and emotional responses, while IFS helps you understand the inner parts that drive those patterns. When used together they create a holistic trauma informed approach that addresses both your internal experience and how you relate to others.

There’s unfortunately no “one size fits all” answer to this question. Some people see meaningful change in a few sessions, while others benefit from ongoing work over months. The pace depends on your goals, the intensity of the issues, and whether you’re in individual or couples therapy. We’ll work together to find a pace and frequency that works for you.

Nope! There’s no long-term contract required. You have the flexibility to adjust or pause your sessions as needed. That said, I do ask that we keep consistent session times each week or every other week so we can build continuity and momentum in your therapy. This helps make sure you get the most out of our work together.