How long does it take therapy to work?

Therapy is a very individualized process. The length of time that will be right for you is extremely dependent on your circumstances and personal preferences.

How long are the sessions?

Session length is between 45-50 minutes.

How often will we meet?

My typical recommendation is to start weekly sessions for about four weeks, depending on what brings you to therapy. The frequency after the first four weeks will vary.

What are your specialties?

My areas of focus include financial therapy, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, parenting/co-parenting, and life transitions. I work with individuals and couples. No transitions in life are too big or too small; if something about the change makes you uneasy, it is worth addressing.

What if I don’t feel my problems are “big enough?”

General psychotherapy and personal growth therapy are often desired in order to examine oneself and improve various areas of our lives.

What ages do you see?

I provide therapy for ages 10 and up. 

Do you take insurance?

I do not accept insurance at this time, however I am in-network with several EAP programs including Mercy, Springhealth, and Curalinc. Other sessions will be self-pay only at a rate of $155 per session for telehealth and in office sessions. Walk and talk or in home sessions are $185 per session. Payment is due prior to session start. I can provide a superbill for clients to submit to insurance for reimbursement.

What if I need to cancel an appointment?

Life gets busy, but I do ask for a 24-hour notice prior to any cancellations. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged the full session fee.

Where will we meet?

I offer telehealth sessions for clients throughout the state of Missouri. For clients in Springfield MO, I also offered the tailored services of in-home or walk and talk sessions. 

What is a walk and talk session?

Walk-and-talk is a therapy method that takes place while walking outdoors in public. The location is to be agreed upon prior to session start and comes with some obvious risks to typical confidentiality. If you are interested, we will decide if it’s clinically appropriate for your situation. These sessions can be used intermittently or regularly and can be discontinued at any time.

I keep seeing the term financial therapy – what is that?

If you feel shame, anxiety, or anger around your financial decisions or financial circumstances, financial therapy may be for you. This service can help you learn about how you relate to money in order to make the best decisions possible for yourself and your family. 

Can you manage my money?

No.  I am a trained Social Worker and Certified Financial Therapist™. However, I am not a financial advisor and any information should not be considered financial advice. I am not here to tell you what to do with your money, but to manage the emotions around your finances.