Frequently Asked Questions

  • I am located in Pikesville, Maryland

  • Yes

  • Currently my hours are from 7pm-10pm, Sundays and other evening

  • Initial session is between 60 minutes and 90 minutes

  • The initial session in $225.  Follow up appointments are $200

  • I am considered an "Out-Of-Network" provider, which means I do not accept any insurance directly.  I’ve made the decision to work directly with my clients regarding payment, and they are very satisfied with this arrangement.

    If you would still like to use your insurance, then you can potentially do so if your insurance plan has “Out-Of-Network” benefits. The way that would work is, you would pay for therapy at the time of the session, and then I will provide you with a “superbill” that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

    I would recommend calling your insurance company to confirm if your insurance policy has OON benefits for mental health services.

    Otherwise you can choose to see me privately and not involve your insurance at all. See why many of my clients choose this option below.

  • Most of my clients actually prefer to work with me privately and not involve their insurance at all. This is because in order to use your insurance for counseling, a mental health diagnosis is required, and this gets attached to your record. If your challenges don’t meet the threshold of a diagnosis, then insurance companies can choose not to cover your therapy.

    • Insurance can put limitations on the number of counseling sessions you can have, prior to truly completing the process.

    • An insurance company has a right to call the therapist and ask how sessions are going

    • At any point they can say that therapy is no longer medically necessary and cancel the coverage

    And by not taking insurance, I’m able to maintain a smaller caseload of clientele and devote all of my focus into helping people. 

    Instead of taking hours each week going back and forth with insurance, I devote that time and energy to my clients, resulting in better outcomes for therapy.

    If you have more questions about this, or have questions about finding your OON benefits and would like to discuss, then I recommend reaching out to me on my contact page and I’d be happy to answer any questions

  • The best way to schedule your initial appointment is by calling me at (443) 360-5445

  • Appointments need to be canceled at least 24 hours in advance other than specific circumstances (i.e., health related issues).  Appointments canceled within 24 hours are charged at the full fee of $200

  • Paperwork includes a consent form in addition to fee and cancellation policies.

  • The first session is focused on what brought you to therapy now.  During the initial session I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship so that we can built trust and get to know each other.  I ask questions to obtain relevant information to help guide the treatment process.  I also try to answer any questions you may have about the process.

  • My focus has been working with individuals that suffer from anxiety, depression and traumatic histories.  I have a lot of experience working with children, parents, and families.

  • I often use methods that are associated with CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) as well as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing.  However, the most important part is my  client-centered approach - letting you speak freely and experiencing a non-judgmental experience.

  •  It all depends on the severity and presentation of the person coming in.  Often times new things come up as a client feels more comfortable in therapy.  But I can say with certainty that you will learn more about yourself in as few as a few sessions.

  • WHen deemed fit, homework will be assigned.  Don’t freak out just yet - assignments provide an opportunity to practice what was learned in session and work on things in between sessions.

  • I encourage weekly sessions at least at the beginning as I have found it builds rapport and consistency in the therapy process. Depending on your availability and need, it may be determined that bi-weekly is sufficient.

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