Frequently Asked Questions

I work with teenagers (typically high school age and older) and adults.

Populations I also regularly enjoy working with are:

-LGBTQIA+ individuals

-Navigating pregnancy, parenthood, and postpartum issues

-Infertility, journey to parenthood, pregnancy loss

-Medical and Healthcare professionals

Intake Session (1 hour): $200

Regular Therapy Session (55 minutes): $175

A full and detailed fee schedule will be provided in your intake documents.

I do accept a limited number of insurance plans, you can review my Insurance page for more information

A consultation is a 15 minute phone conversation where I ask a few questions about what is bringing you to therapy and your hopes/goals for the process. This helps me assess whether I’d be best suited to help you and whether you’d be a good fit for the structure of my practice. This also allows you to get a sense of my personality, style, and ask any questions you may have.

We will also briefly review logistics like scheduling, insurance and payment questions, and practice policies. If at the end of the call we determine you’d be better served by a different professional, I will assist in offering some recommendations.

I offer complimentary out-of-network billing for all other insurance plans (if your plan offers benefits). This prevents you from having to remember to submit Superbills on a monthly basis yourself. Many insurance plans will reimburse you for costs of therapy (usually plans that are identified as PPO). I recommend calling your insurance plan and ask about reimbursement for out-of-network mental health services (most common billing codes to reference are 90837 and 90834).

I also accept FSA and HSA cards, which may be a benefit of your insurance plan.

Session times are variable, most of my clients set up a standing weekly or every-other-week appointments. I am occasionally able to offer a limited number of evening and weekend spots, availability of these can be discussed during a consultation call.

Regular attendance is critical to your progress and will make the most out of your investment. I only work with clients on a weekly or every-other-week basis.

After you have met your initial therapy goals, we may decide to lessen the frequency of our work together to monthly or as-needed basis.

I do not offer monthly or as-needed sessions unless you have been an established client and we have determined this is appropriate for your individual needs.

My approach to therapy prioritizes depth over quick-fixes, therefore I prefer to work with clients who are committed to attending regularly for at least 4-6 months once we have determined we are a good fit. Effective therapy related to disordered eating, body image, and trauma is often longer-term (work that is absolutely worth it!) Many of my clients will work with me for longer, depending on the nature of our work and their personal goals.

However, if you've met your therapy goals much sooner, that's great! We would then discuss what frequency of meetings works best for you.

I do not work from any religious perspective. However, I am welcoming of any spiritual beliefs that matter to you and will gladly support you in incorporating those resources into our work if they are helpful to you. I regularly work with clients who do not have religious beliefs.

As long as you don’t mind if I join you.

As a psychologist, I cannot prescribe medication, however I often coordinate care with psychiatrists and other health professionals who do prescribe medication. I provide a list of prescribers I trust if you do not have one.

Medication is a personal decision and I honor your boundaries when it comes to deciding whether to include medication in your treatment or not. But I will always defer those conversations to the specially trained medical professionals who can help you explore pros and cons.

I presently have a “hybrid” practice which means I have some appointments available in-office and some appointment slots that are only available via telehealth. My office is located in the Carriage Lane office park in West Ashley.

"Psychologist" is a title reserved for those with doctoral-level degrees in the field of psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) and have earned a license to practice. To earn a doctoral degree, you have to complete an additional 4-6 years of education (including earning a Master's Degree) and training after a Bachelor's Degree. We also receive additional specialized training in the assessment of psychological disorders.

Before even finishing their academic requirements, most doctoral candidates accrue at least 2,000-3,000 hours of clinical experience. All doctoral candidates must complete an intensive training year (called the Pre-Doctoral Internship) where they accrue an additional 2,000 hours of highly specialized training. In South Carolina, an additional 1,500 hours of training are accrued during the Post-Doctoral Fellowship, which is completed after earning the doctoral degree. In addition, all are required to pass a national board exam and a state-specific exam on law. To maintain that title, you are required to maintain your clinical skills through continuing education requirements.

Counselors and Social Workers also receive extensive education and training. They receive Master's Degrees with many hours of training and are also required to pass board exams to maintain licensure. They are highly equipped to provide counseling.

Working with a licensed professional ultimately protects you. Licensed professionals are bound by ethical and legal standards to offer quality care, protect your privacy, and to not do harm. You should do extreme diligence when considering working with a coach. There is no specific training coaches are required to complete, anyone can call themselves one. They are not bound by ethical or legal standards and do not have any overseeing body ensure they do not do harm. Coaches can do great work for the right kind of person, but you should proceed cautiously in deciding if this is the right fit for you.