FAQs

what type of therapy do you do?

In terms of client populations, I see individuals ages 12 and up, and hold with a special focus on men and men’s issues. Additionally, I have extensive experience in relationship counseling, and work well in the frameworks of couples or partnered relationships and with family dynamics. I welcome nontraditional relationship dynamics in the therapy room - renegotiating parenting roles, challenging roommate experiences, conflicts within business partnerships, it’s all welcome.

My theoretical approaches are rooted in existential philosophy and social construction, while my practice is often directive and discussion-based. I often utilize a mix of Socratic questioning and more structured techniques, such as solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral protocols. I have found these pairings to be highly effective in bridging deeper identity or purpose-driven work to more active or performance-based changes.

do you offer free consultations?

I understand that getting started with this kind of work can be overwhelming, and a bit nerve-wracking, so brief, 15-minute phone consultations are available for new clients, as scheduling allows. The aim of these calls is to determine, for both of us, the best fit for your needs.

If you are interested in exploring a coaching or facilitation/training dynamic, 30-minute consultations may be available based on your need.

Do you take insurance? What’s the cost per session?

The standard rate for 50-minute individual therapy is $150, couples or family sessions are $175. 90-minute sessions are available for either service, billed at 1.5x the rate.

A limited number of spots are available for those needing a reduced rate, at request, and determined on a case-by-case basis (subsidized rate of $125, or hand-up rate of $100 for those in historically underpaid professions or actively in school/training programs). In addition, I offer a significantly reduced rate of $50 reserved for elder adults on a fixed income; this rate is not limited.

Insurance is not accepted, by design - insurance practices around mental health can be incredibly limiting to both clients seeking services, and providers offering them. Superbills (receipts) are available to clients wishing to utilize Out Of Network benefits through their insurance plan. If you have questions or concerns about this practice, please contact your insurance company first.

Rates for consultation, training, and facilitation are determined jointly during our initial consult meeting and are similar to the outlined therapeutic rate.

what can i expect from our first session?

Your first session will be a bit longer than a standard session - 90 minutes total - so brace yourself and maybe bring some coffee. We’ll go through a fairly structured questionnaire together that gives us a chance to tap into a few different components of your story, and begin to get to know one another. We won’t get to the whole story, which feels important to note, but will aim to set some goals for our work together. You’ll have a chance to ask any questions you may have, and discuss wants and needs around goals and scheduling as we move forward forward. If it makes sense to you and your work, you may leave with some homework.

How exactly do we meet?

Sessions are currently offered virtually and in-person, depending on client/therapist preference and scheduling need.