Fees & Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost?
Initial 15-minute consultations are free, to ensure we are a good fit.
Effective January 31, 2021, fees are as follows:
Initial session: $200 for a 90-minute intake
Individual therapy: $180 for a 50-minute session.
Do you take insurance?
I am in network with United, Optum, and Aetna insurance plans.
Effective January 31, 2021, I will no longer participate in Cigna or BCBS health plans as an "in-network" provider.
If I am not in network with your insurer, I can assist you in filing for out of network benefits. Typically, the insurer will reimburse you for some portion of the cost of treatment. You can request more information during consultation.
Do I have to have an official diagnosis BPD to work with you?
No. Many of my clients have never been to therapy before, or have not been diagnosed with BPD. They report feeling overwhelmed by their emotions, acting impulsively, or behaving in self-damaging ways. If you read through this website and thought, "hey, that sounds a lot like me!" then we would probably be a good fit, regardless of what your past diagnoses may be.
What age range do you treat?
I work with adults 18+. I have no upper age limit. My focus is more on symptoms than on age, so please feel free to schedule a consultation to see if we are going to be a good fit.
What treatment modalities do you use?
Depending on what works best for you and what your symptoms are like, I might use any of the following in our work together:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Skills Training in Affective & Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Are you supportive of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
Heck yes! I am a big fan of whatever works to make a positive change in your life. If MAT helps you to stay away from your DOC and your life is better because of it, I'm 100% supportive.
How do you feel about 12-step programs?
I support whatever it takes to get you living the life you deserve. If AA, NA, OA, SLAA, or any other 12-step program is a key part of your recovery, then I am behind it. I am familiar with the 12 steps and will work to supplement your progress through those steps if that is what you want.
On the flip side, I will never push a 12-step program on anyone.
Why online?
See the full answer here. I have been providing mental health treatment online since 2017. Online therapy sessions give you the freedom to fit appointments into your busy schedule, without worrying about the additional time required to travel to/from the office, or struggle to find childcare. And then there's the pure convenience factor - attending therapy in your sweatpants from the comfort of your couch!
Why are you limited to Texas and Colorado if you're online?
The most up-to-date laws about online therapy say that the therapist has to have a license in the same state where the client is currently located. Since I am licensed in Texas and Colorado, I can only treat people who live in Texas and Colorado.