FAQs

What are your fees?

My private pay rate is $180/therapy or consultation “hour” (55 minutes). I accept cash, credit card, health savings and flex spending cards, or personal check. For those whose insurance plans offer partial reimbursement for out-of-network services, I’m able to provide a document with all the information you need to submit.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

Do you take insurance?

I am not accepting insurance for new clients at this time.

When do you offer appointments and do you have availability?

My general schedule is Monday through Thursday, with the first appointment of the day at 9 am and the last at 3 pm. My availability varies—please see the “contact” page to see if I have current openings.

What is the process to start?

You may reach me using the Contact button above or by phone: 512-962-4486.

Most clients choose to start with a free 20-minute phone or video consultation to discuss current concerns and how I may help. The next step is to schedule an initial evaluation session (55 minutes), which establishes the formal client-therapist relationship. Prior to that meeting, you’ll complete intake paperwork through a secure patient portal online. In the initial evaluation meeting, we discuss background information, current challenges/symptoms, and treatment recommendations. Going forward, sessions are usually weekly (sometimes bi-weekly) on the same day and time for continuity.

How long does therapy last?

The right length of therapy will vary greatly for different people with different experiences and goals. Sessions range from a one-time consultation to a few years. A general rule is that therapy usually continues for as long as we are making progress but have not fully met all of our goals. As a client, you always have the right to end services at any time.

What else do I need to know?

The intake paperwork completed prior to the first session includes detailed information about my practice policies, informed consent, use of email/texting, teletherapy services (if applicable) and privacy. We discuss the highlights in the initial session, and you are encouraged to ask questions when we meet.