do you accept insurance?

I currently accept Aetna insurance. If you have a different form of insurance, I can provide you with a “superbill,” which is a mental health invoice that may cover a percentage of our work together after you have met your deductible. When checking with your insurance about coverage, be sure to look into “out of network” providers. My system is set up so that you can opt in to have superbills emailed directly to you.

Be advised: Sometimes insurance is split and manages mental health care separately from physical health care—meaning a different company would handle your mental health claims. Knowing if your insurance company is set up this way can save you time and money.

How do I know if you’re the best therapist in nashville for me?

Although I’d love to help everyone and be exactly what they’re looking for, I know that people and their needs vary—-and so do their preferences for communication and learning styles, therapeutic approaches, personalities, and more! The “best therapist” for a client could be a moniker for several different people depending on the particular reason they’re seeking therapy, the treatment interventions they’re looking for, or for the stage of life they’re in. I am happy to provide potential clients with 15-minute phone or zoom calls to consult with me prior to working together. During these calls, prospective clients are invited to ask any questions they may have in determining if they’d like to proceed. I am happy to offer referrals or suggestions for alternative providers and options if and when possible! My goal is to help people seek the assistance they’re looking for whether that is with me or not!

The most important part of effective therapy is the relationship created between the counselor and client. Feeling comfortable with your counselor and optimistic about therapy are significant factors in generating positive outcomes. Therefore, the “best therapist” for you is one who you feel understands where you’re coming from, someone you’re able to be open and genuine with, and who you feel is capable of assisting, guiding, and supporting you through all you’re dealing with.

Do you offer emdr for trauma?

I do not offer EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), but am happy to refer you to other therapists in Nashville who do. Clients who have been interested in doing this kind of trauma work with an EMDR therapist have done so, before resuming work with me. In these cases, a release of information can be signed with the EMDR therapist (or other specialist) to allow me to receive updates and keep me apprised of progress if the client’s intention is to return to working with me as part of their ‘treatment team.’

Is everything confidential?

Everything you disclose in session with me is confidential, yet there are exceptions to this in order to ensure safety when necessary. If there is reason to believe you are actively suicidal, homicidal, or have intentions, plans, or means of harming yourself, someone else, a child, or vulnerable adult, I will seek safety for anyone in harm’s way. Many people have thoughts of suicide or of ‘not wanting to be here’, and being hospitalized isn’t always warranted. If you’re having thoughts like these, we will discuss them at length in order to determine their severity and if there are any necessary steps needed to maintain your (or someone else’s) well-being.  If it’s determined that a higher level of care is needed, we’ll collaborate on a safety plan and put it into action together. There are a couple other “limits to confidentiality” listed here:

Should your files be subpoenaed by a court of law, I will notify you immediately. In these cases, I will strive to only disclose summary statements of our work together rather than your entire chart, although this cannot be guaranteed.

At times I may seek consultation with colleagues regarding treatment aspects to assist in providing you the best care, however no identifying information (Personal Health Information, or PHI) will be disclosed. Releases of information (ROI) are occasionally required to allow me to speak to others on your support team (doctors, psychiatrist, IOP counselor/rehab, etc). These authorizations expire one year from being signed or can be canceled at any time with written notice. You will be notified prior to any such communication.

What are your rates and cancellation policies?

The rate for each 50-minute counseling session is $150, though sliding scale options may be available to those who qualify. Couples sessions are offered at $180 for 50 minutes and $250 for 90 minutes (upon request).

I accept cash, check, debit/credit, HSA, or Venmo.

Payment is due at time of service.

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance in order to avoid being charged the FULL SESSION RATE for the time that was held for you. Emergencies, inclement weather, and illnesses DO happen, and exceptions will be made for these instances, but if and when at all possible, please be mindful that if booked, you are responsible for that time. Appointment reminders via email and/or text through my scheduling software will be set automatically and can be changed upon request.

Please email directly with any questions or appointment changes.

where in nashville is your office located?

My office is located right off Briley Parkway in East Nashville at 3925 Gallatin Pike. It is next to El Fuego restaurant and near Sip Café in a commercially zoned house with parking in the front and rear of the building. The address is prominently featured in green circles on a sign in the front of the building. *This office is not ADA accessible, so clients requiring a ramp are recommended to request telehealth/online counseling. Other therapists are working with their clients; Please be mindful to be quiet and respectful of others when you arrive.

Do you have weekend availability? What are your hours?

I meet with clients at my office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays from 9AM to 5PM, and on Fridays from 10AM to 3PM. I do not have weekend or evening hours.

how long will i need to be in therapy?

This is a tricky question to answer. Each client comes to session with different issues, resources, support systems, expectations, and ideas of what they’re looking for. Starting therapy can be difficult because it unearths things you may have been avoiding. Some clients find that they aren’t ready and will return when they are at a later time. Some only come a handful of times and feel they have what they need to close their sessions. Others may come for a year or longer during a difficult life event. Some are seen sporadically, off and on, while others report they feel best when they have a regular place to check in and touch base long term. As such, your experience will certainly vary. 

At the start of our work together, you will identify your goals, and I will check in with you periodically to see what’s working, what isn’t, if you want to continue at the same pace, if you feel ready to have longer intervals in between sessions, or if you want to close on your current “episode of care” for the time being.

My hope is that you will find something of benefit in every session that you can apply to your life, but if at any point you feel you aren’t getting what you need from sessions anymore, or that you’ve completed the goals you had when you initiated sessions, we can discuss closing your chart for the time being. My goal is to see you heal and feel better, and I will celebrate with you when you feel confident not to need my ongoing support (or not needing support as frequently), but I happily resume working with clients if they feel they need additional support again and availability allows for it.

• Good Faith Estimate (GFE) as part of the “No Surprises Act”: Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.

I have questions that aren’t covered on this page. What do I do?

If you have additional questions or any concerns while working with me, the best course of action is always open, honest communication. Please email me at any time: I am happy to provide whatever answers or solutions I can!