Fees & FAQ
Transparent pricing and honest answers to the questions most people have before reaching out.
Session Fees
When a sliding-scale spot is open, the fee is between $100 and $130 — agreed together from your situation. A sliding-scale spot is not always available. If cost is a barrier, mention it in your consultation — no explanation needed.
Insurance & Reimbursement
I'm an out-of-network provider. I don't bill insurance companies directly, and there's a reason for that: it allows me to provide the type and length of treatment that actually fits your needs without an insurer dictating session limits or approved diagnoses.
That said, some clients with PPO insurance get reimbursed for a significant portion of each session. Here's how it works: after each session, I provide a superbill — a detailed receipt with all the codes your insurer needs. You submit it to your insurance company (many now accept upload through an app), and they reimburse you directly. Reimbursement varies by plan — for many PPOs it's a meaningful portion of the fee. Before your first session, I'd recommend calling your insurer and asking: "What are my out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health?" and "What is my reimbursement rate for CPT code 90837?"
Payment is due by end of day on the day of your appointment. I accept credit card, debit card, and HSA/FSA cards.
Good Faith Estimate (No Surprises Act)
Under the federal No Surprises Act, you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of what care is expected to cost. For someone paying out of pocket, that estimate is the published fee schedule on this page — session rates plus what a weekly course adds up to over time. It is a general disclosure, not a separate fill-in estimate completed for each client, and it is not a bill, a contract, or a promise of how many sessions you will need.
The fee for your care is the one we agree before we start. If we have already agreed on a different fee, that agreed fee is the one that applies, and the totals follow that fee instead of the published rates.
If you receive a bill that's at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute it. For questions or more information, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if EMDR is right for me?
If you've done insight-oriented therapy and understand your patterns but still feel stuck in the same reactions, EMDR is likely a good fit. It's designed for the gap between knowing and feeling — when you can explain why you react a certain way but can't stop the reaction. The best way to find out is a free consultation where we can talk about what you're dealing with and I'll give you an honest recommendation.
I've tried therapy before and it didn't work.
Most people who reach out to me have been in therapy before. That's not a failure — it usually means the approach didn't match the problem. Talk therapy is good at insight and support. It's limited when the issue is encoded in the nervous system rather than the narrative. EMDR and ERP work differently — they target the mechanism directly rather than talking around it.
How long does this take?
Honest answer: it depends on the complexity and how many targets we're working with. For a single-incident trauma, many clients see significant shifts within 6-12 sessions. For complex trauma or long-standing OCD patterns, it's typically longer — 6 months to a year of weekly work. I won't keep you in therapy longer than necessary, and I'll be transparent about where we are in the process.
Why aren't there any testimonials on this site?
Therapy isn't a five-star review kind of service. The work people do in session is private, and the changes that matter most are usually internal — hard to describe, easy to flatten into a quote. I'd rather you decide based on whether what's written here matches how you think, and whether the consultation feels right, than on whether some stranger said nice things about me.
What if I'm not ready for trauma processing?
Then we don't start there. Readiness isn't a prerequisite you show up with — it's something we build together. The first phase of EMDR is stabilization: developing the internal resources and coping capacity that make processing safe. If you're nervous about the idea of going into difficult material, that's normal and it's something we'll address directly before we begin.
Do you accept insurance?
I'm an out-of-network provider, which means I don't bill insurance directly. After each session, I provide a superbill — a detailed receipt you submit to your insurer for reimbursement. Some PPO plans reimburse a portion of the session fee for out-of-network mental health services. Call the number on the back of your insurance card and ask about your out-of-network outpatient mental health benefits to find out your specific coverage.
Still have questions? Reach out — consultations are free and there's no pressure.
15-minute call. I'll respond within one business day.