Frequently Asked Questions

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Results may vary depending on many factors, but generally about 4 weeks.

I do not accept insurance.  I am expensive because quality is not cheap.  You are worth the investment in yourself.  

The cost helps focus the treatment, reduces missed appointments, and deters over-dependence and getting therapy longer than patients may need therapy.  

"More and more therapists only see patients who pay us directly. None of my close colleagues who have been in practice for a long time accept insurance. A quick perusal of the Psychology Today website in my general community shows that less than twenty percent of the therapists listed accept insurance. Typically, these therapists are relatively new to the profession and are building their practices. Many therapists find it much more gratifying to be in charge of our own therapy practices instead of relying on insurance companies to treat us fairly. We set our own fees. Many of us offer sliding scale payments to try to accommodate those who can’t easily afford therapy. "

https://slate.com/technology/2022/09/therapist-insurance-copay-reimbursement-affordable.html

The duration of therapy session is typically 55 minutes for individual therapy.