Individual Counseling

 "It is the client who knows what hurts, what directions to go, what problems are crucial, what experiences have been deeply buried." 

                           Carl Rogers

You are the expert on yourself. Then what’s a therapist's role?  I believe a genuine, safe work relationship with my clients is the catalyst of change.  Acceptance is the basis for our exploration. Together we can discover your potential as a freer, a more grounded person.  It's critical to recognize your deep emotions. Often, we are afraid of these intense negative feelings:

“What if I cry my eyes out?” 

“What if I am carried away by a flood of emotions?” 

“What if I am so angry that I might do something destructive?”

Here, even as an experienced psychotherapist, I am also afraid at times. We will face these fears and unwanted emotions together.  Having someone there with you at these low points is the experience where you uncover your strength. I believe existential thoughts and beliefs affect our daily choices. This may be a bit philosophical but it is worth unveiling.  My goal is for you to feel more empowered to love, to work, and to play.

• Are you taking new clients?
  Yes. 

• Do you take insurance?
  Yes:  United Ｈealthcare Commercial Plans, i.e. sponsored by employers.

• Can I still see you if you are out-of-network?
  Yes. Clients with other insurances can self-pay and receive out-of-network reimbursement from their plans. 

               Questions to ask your insurance company:

1. Do I have out-of-network benefits for individual and/or couple/family therapy? If yes, what is the reimbursement rate?
2. What is my deductible and has it been met?
3. When does my insurance year begin, is it the calendar year and how many sessions per year does my plan cover?
4. How to submit reimbursement claim? Is there a standard form or I can use the receipt provided by my out-of-network therapist?
5. Do I need any pre-authorization to see an out-of-network provider? If so, you may provide your insurance company with my name, my NPI (1558526822) to get pre-authorization.

• Do you offer a sliding scale?
  Yes, for full-time students and seniors. Call for details.