Frequently Asked Questions

  • Initial Consultation, 20 min. | Free

    Intake Sessions, 50-60 min. | $225

    Individual Therapy, 50-60 min. | $185

    Sliding Scale Fee | I have a limited number of sliding scale slots available. Please reach out if you would like to discuss.

    Longer individual therapy sessions may be arranged upon request and for additional fee.

    In-Network with BCBS, Aetna, and SHP insurance

  • Yes! I am in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna, including State Health Plan (SHP). I am a SHP clear pricing provider (CPP). I can bill your insurance directly. You will be responsible for paying your copay at the time of your appointment.

  • Yes, I do! Please reach out to discuss options.

  • During our first session, we'll take time to talk about why you're seeking therapy, what you hope to get out of therapy, and set goals for our time together. I may also ask questions about your history and current life. This helps me get to know you more and figure out the best ways to help you accomplish your goals for therapy.

    After that, it's up to you! Therapy can be more or less structured, depending on what you prefer. We can incorporate mixture learning new coping skills, expressive arts exercises, Internal Family Systems parts work, mindfulness and somatic practices, as well as verbal processing into our work together.

  • That's a great question!

    Only you know what fits best for you. In honoring that, I offer free 20 minute phone or video calls to get to know each other better. This is a chance for us to "meet" and see what it might be like to work together. Oh, and I'll answer any questions you have about therapy and the process.

  • I ask for a minimum of 24 hours advance notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Late cancellations and missed appointments may incur a fee.

  • Yes, starting in January 2026, my office will be located in Downtown Burgaw, NC.

    The office is on the second floor, up a flight of stairs. The building does not have an elevator.

  • Yes, I offer virtual sessions through a HIPAA compliant platform.

  • You should choose whatever is best for you!

    Private pay therapy offers the benefit of autonomy and flexibility in your care. Insurance companies can impose limitations on the number of sessions and require diagnoses to receive treatment.

    Using insurance can provide accessibility to care (yay!), though requires that I make a diagnosis in order for you to receive treatment.

    We can discuss these options during our consultation meeting and you can decide what works best for you.

  • For in-person sessions, I wear a mask during sessions. My clients can choose to wear one or not, it is up to them. Masking makes sure I stay well so that I can continue to feel my best and continue to serve my clients. It also may allow individuals who are chronically ill, those who choose to wear a mask, or those who have a loved one who is chronically ill to more comfortably seek in-person therapy services. I am happy to answer any questions you may have about my own preference to wear a mask or masking in general.

    If you are ill, I ask that you do not come to the office. We can either switch to virtual or reschedule for a time when you are feeling well. I do not charge for cancellations due to illness.

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