I typically meet with patients once per week, sometimes more frequently. This frequency is something I feel strongly about, and it’s not a preference so much as a clinical conviction. Meeting weekly creates the continuity and depth that allow to work to develop in ways that less frequent meetings often don’t. We’ll talk more about what makes sense for you when we meet for a consultation.

There’s no fixed timeline to this work. Most people see me for at least a year, and some longer. Long-term work isn’t meant to be a limitation, it reflects the conditions that genuine self-understanding and psychological change requires. Research literature shows that long-term psychodynamic approaches to treatment have effects that can continue to build even after the therapy ends. We’re looking for lasting change. As the treatment evolves over time, we’ll check in periodically about how it’s going for you.

I’m currently in the process of credentialing with insurance plans. In the meantime, I work with private pay, and I’m happy to provide documentation should you wish to pursue out-of-network reimbursement through your plan. Reimbursement is not guaranteed and varies by provider.

My fee is $250 for initial intake sessions, and $165 for follow up 55-minute appointments. I encourage you to think about this as a long-term investment rather than a per-session cost. I do occasionally work with a reduced fee on a case by case basis. If my costs are a significant barrier to you, I’d encourage you to reach out to inquire about sliding scale options.

Yes, I work with patients both in person and via HIPAA compliant video. During our consultation, we can talk about what would work best for you given your personal preference, schedule, and circumstances.

A consultation is an initial consultation, usually around 15-20 minutes where you can tell me more about what’s bringing you to therapy, ask any questions you have about how I work, and get a feel for whether we might be a good fit. There’s no commitment involved, and if we decide not to move forward, I’m happy to offer you referrals. I find these conversations help us not only think through whether we may work well together, but also provide a glimpse of how it might feel.

You don't need any prior experience or particular self-knowledge to begin. Curiosity and a willingness to engage are enough. Many people find the early phase of therapy, simply learning how to use it, valuable in its own right.

That's actually a common starting point for people who find their way to this kind of work. If previous therapy felt too surface-level, too structured, or helpful up to a point but no further, this may be a meaningfully different experience. I'd encourage you to bring those previous experiences into our consultation, as they often tell us something useful.