Therapy Session Formats
Telehealth in Arizona & Virginia
Individual online counseling is my primary service format. I am fully licensed to provide telehealth counseling sessions across Arizona and Virginia, allowing you to receive professional support from the comfort of your home or any private location.
Your Confidentiality & Privacy
To protect your privacy and ensure the highest quality of care during telehealth sessions, please plan to meet in a quiet, fully private room on a secure internet connection. I strongly recommend using earbuds or headphones if anyone else is present in your location.
Yuma In-Person Options: For clients living in the Yuma, AZ area, in-person sessions I can arrange to meet either at your residence or an agreed-upon private community location (such as a reserved room at the public library).
Families or Support: At times, it may be appropriate to include another person in a session, depending on your treatment needs and our mutual agreement. Additionally, parents and guardians should know that services for children or teens may involve combination of individual and family sessions.
Getting Started
First Session: We will get to know each other, assess your needs, make sure we are a good fit, and begin initial treatment planning.
Second Session: We will finalize your treatment plan and begin our focused work together.
Special Note: When working with trauma—especially using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—we always start by building and enhancing positive coping resources in your toolbox. While treatment length varies, single-event/isolated trauma often averages around six sessions.
Please feel free to ask any questions you have regarding session length, frequency, or the therapeutic process!
Rates & Insurance
In-Network Insurance
| Insurance Company | Arizona | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Active | Active |
| Cigna | Active | Active |
| Carelon Behavioral Health | Active | Active |
| United Healthcare (Optum) | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield | Out-of-Network | Active |
| CareFirst Blue Cross & Blue Shield | Active | Active |
| Oxford (Optum) | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| Oscar (Optum) | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| Tri-Care | Out-of-Network | Out-of-Network |
Self-Pay
At this time, any insurance plans not listed above are considered out-of-network. Upon request, I can provide you with a “superbill” and itemized receipts to submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement. It is your responsibility to contact your insurance company directly to verify your out-of-network coverage, benefits, and limitations regarding online counseling (telehealth).
Please note that for insurance companies to cover counseling sessions, they require a formal mental health diagnosis, clinical justification, treatment goals, and approval for the frequency and length of treatment.
If you elect not to use insurance, or if you require a level of care not covered by your plan, services will be provided based on my self-pay rates. If you switch to insurance later, you cannot retroactively apply those benefits to sessions completed before the change.
Self-Pay Rates:
- $160 | 45–60 minute session
- $210 | 90 minute session
Fees are due on the day of service.
My fees are not intended to be a barrier to receiving quality care. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please feel free to discuss it with me so we can explore potential options together based on your circumstances.
As a thank you for your service, I am proud to offer a discounted rate for community helpers! If you are a member of law enforcement, military (active or veteran), fire services, emergency medical services, dispatch, corrections, or a fellow mental health professional, please ask about my Community Helper Rate. Spouses are eligible as well!
Please click the link below for more information about how the “No Surprises Act” law impacts you and your rights as a self-pay client.
Free 15 Minute Phone Consultation
Finding the right therapist is just as important as making the decision to start therapy. To make sure we are a great fit, I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation for all prospective clients prior to scheduling an initial session. This gives us a chance to briefly discuss your needs, answer any questions you have, and confirm that my approach aligns with what you are looking for. If you prefer to skip the phone consult and move straight to booking your first full session, just let me know when you reach out!
Client Portal Access
Once we decide to work together, you will receive an email invitation to set up your account on my secure client portal using a unique password.
Through your portal, you can securely complete intake paperwork, manage appointments, access telehealth sessions, and send private messages to me. To protect your confidentiality, please do not share your login credentials with anyone. Because sensitive personal and treatment information is stored on the portal, ensure you only access it from a secure network and on a private, personal device.
You can access the client portal anytime through the link on my website. Once you log in, your dashboard will display your upcoming appointments and pending paperwork.
