Frequently Asked Questions

I work with older teens (typically 16+) and adults.

In addition to disordered eating and body image, I have experience and interest in working with:

-College and Graduate Students

-Individuals working in medical/healthcare settings

-ADHD diagnosis and treatment

-Infertility/challenges on the the path to parenthood

-Pregnancy, peripartum and postpartum mental health, and birth trauma

Intake Session (1 hour): $200

Regular Therapy Session (55 minutes): $175

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

Please review my fees page for more detailed 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.

Most sessions are held on weekdays from the hours of 11am-5pm. I occasionally have evening appointments available, though they often book out weeks in advance. We can discuss present availability during your 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 am welcoming of any spiritual beliefs that matter to you and will support you in incorporating those resources into our work if they are helpful to you. Otherwise, I do not work from a religious perspective and regularly work with clients who do not have religious beliefs.

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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.

Presently, I work with all my clients via a secure, telehealth platform that they can access through their phone or computer. My clients love the flexibility, privacy, and convenience of being able to meet outside of an office space. It also means you don't have to deal with Charleston traffic!

I do have a physical office location available to meet with a client in the event of an emergency or very unique circumstance, but this is quite rare.

If we decide at any point that telehealth is not suiting your needs, I will assist in getting you connected to a professional who can see you in an office setting.

"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.