Do you take insurance?

Yes! I am currently in-network with Aetna and Optum, which includes United Healthcare, UMR, Oscar, and some other plans. I am NOT in-network with Aetna Better Health of Louisiana or United Healthcare of Louisiana Community Plan. You can confirm if I am in-network with your plan by going to my Alma profile. Payment or co-payment is due in full at the time of the appointment and can be rendered by credit card, debit card, and FSA or HSA accounts.

My insurance offers “out of network” benefits for psychotherapy. Can I access those benefits with you?

Yes. If your insurance has coverage for “out of network” providers, you can submit my bill to them and get reimbursed for a portion of the fee by your insurance company for our sessions. Some insurances cover out of network for mental health benefits even if they don’t cover out of network for medical health benefits. The easiest way to find out it so call the number on the back of your insurance card and ask.

How do I find out of my insurance plan offers “out of network” benefits?

Call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card (if there is a different number that states “behavioral health” or “mental health” then call that number,) and ASK:

• What are my mental health benefits for individual psychotherapy?

• Do I have to meet a deductible, and if so has it been met?

• How many therapy sessions per year does my insurance plan cover?

• How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network mental health provider?

• How do I obtain reimbursement for therapy with an out-of-network provider? How much of the fee is covered?

• Is approval required from my primary care physician?

Once you have obtained this information, you and I can talk further about what it means and if it could make working with me an accessible option.

What should I expect when we start therapy?

To begin the process, we will start with a 20 minute phone consultation, at no charge to you. During this call you will have a chance to share about what is bringing you to therapy, and I will try to get a sense of whether my style and expertise might be a fit for your needs. If we both agree to move forward, we will schedule an initial session.

Before that session I will send you a link to my secure client portal, where you will review my practice policies and provide more information about your current concerns, including filling out some questionnaires, which will help streamline our first session. We will then meet together, virtually or in-person, for our first session to complete the initial assessment.

Both during the initial assessment and over the next several sessions, we will both continue to assess if I am the clinician that can provide the right support for your needs.

How do video sessions work?

Telehealth video sessions allow us to work together, even if we are geographically far apart. For telehealth sessions, I utilize a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform that ensures your privacy. The link for our session will be texted or emailed to you before our appointment, and you can click the link to participate via either smartphone or computer with video capabilities.

Your privacy is of utmost importance, so please find a quiet space where you will be comfortable and will not be overheard by others. We will not be able to conduct our session in a public place where you could be overheard, such as a coffee shop. Please also confirm that your Wi-Fi or signal strength is adequate for our video session. I look forward to seeing you via the telehealth platform!

What is your cancelation policy?

Cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance. If you cancel your appointment with less than 24 hours notice, or if you do not attend your scheduled appointment, you will be charged my full fee in your state for your session. Please note that if you typically utilize insurance for your care, insurance does not cover late cancellations or no shows and your credit card will be charged for the full fee amount.

Why do you list a range of fees for psychotherapy sessions when the client is paying out of pocket?

I am currently licensed and working with clients in both Louisiana and Colorado. These two states have very different costs of living, and I adjust my pricing to reflect this. We will confirm the fee for your state during our consultation phone call, if you wish to pay out of pocket. If you are using insurance, your co-pay will be determined by your insurance plan.

How will I know if we are a good fit to work together?

Goodness of fit is so important! First, please read the “About” section to learn more about how I work and see if my style sounds like a good match for your needs. Next, fill out the contact form on the “Contact” page, and I will reach out to you within one to two business days to set up a consultation phone call. This call will last around 20 minutes and will help me get a sense of what you need, and will help you get more of a sense of me as a therapist. If it seems like we might be a good fit, we will schedule an initial session. However, the assessment for goodness of fit is still ongoing! If at any point during these first several sessions either of us feels you might be better served by other treatment options, I will provide you referrals for other clinicians.

Do you work with other issues besides perinatal mental health?

Thanks for asking! The majority of my training and work experience has been focused on supporting parents from preconception to postpartum, and it is work I love! However, I do also have experience supporting clients with a variety of other issues, including relational challenges, religious concerns or trauma, family of origin concerns, and supporting adults in the helping professions, such as teachers, physicians, nurses, pastors, and therapists. I also identify as living in a larger body, and feel I can provide unique support to those who identify as fat/plus size/in a larger body, etc.