FAQs

Therapy starts with getting to know you. We'll discuss your concerns, symptoms, and life situation to fully understand your needs. I'll provide clear information about your condition and the different treatment options available. We'll then collaborate on a plan that best addresses your unique goals and preferences.

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Here's what you can expect:

• Measurable progress: We will establish ways to track your progress, helping you see the positive changes and celebrate milestones.

• Transparency: You will always understand the techniques we are using and why they benefit you.

• Active participation: Our sessions will be a collaborative effort often using experiential interventions that you can "feel" working in real time. I will actively listen, challenge your thinking to spark new insights and provide you with tools to reach your goals. You can expect me to be an active participant to empower you to take control of your symptoms and see lasting change. 

• Open communication: You will always be free to ask questions or share any concerns throughout our therapy work.

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This collaborative approach ensures you feel empowered and informed every step of the way. Let's work together to build a happier and healthier you.

The Mood and Sleep Clinic (M&SC) is a private practice that is an in-network provider with:

Medica

United HealthCare

Blue Cross Blue Shield

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I am also able to bill as an out-of-network provider where policies allow. 

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Finally, your costs may be tax deductible; many people choose to pay through their HSA (Health Savings Account).

The M&SC provides secure online payment processing through TherapyAppointment. You can use your preferred credit card on file (Visa, MasterCard, American Express,  Discover, or HSA card) for automatic billing following each session. This allows us to focus on your symptoms, well-being, and maximizes our time together.

I am a PSYPACT authorization holder.  PSYPACT is an agreement between states, called an interstate compact, allowing licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology across state lines.  There are 42 states included at present with numbers growing. This gives you greater access to care if you live in a state with a shortage of psychologists or specialists. It also eliminates the need to travel for therapy appointments.  

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To see if Psypact applies in your state, visit the Psypact website: https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap.

I offer a variety of session lengths to fit your needs and budget.  Session fees vary depending on the length of our treatment meetings and are set by your insurance provider. Session lengths typically fall within the following categories:

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• 60 Minute Initial Assessment

• 60 Minute Session

• 45 Minute Session

• 30 Minute Session

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Please contact me for a free initial consultation to determine your therapy needs, treatment type, possibility for a sliding scale, and anticipated costs. I will always work with you to determine the treatment that fits your needs best! 

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Let's find the perfect fit for you and make your therapy more accessible!

Insurance is a complicated and sometimes difficult process. Insurance networks can pose limitations on the type or amount of treatment you receive. Delivery of care can often feel like is is based on a profit driven business plan rather than on a health focused mission to "allow" you access to care. This is not only challenging for you as a client, but for me as a provider.

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Consequently, I also provide treatment without any such restrictions using a fee-for-service model. This can be arranged session-by-session or via a   

With this option, and because your right to care, privacy, and confidentiality are of utmost importance to me, I do not share your information with anyone, health management organizations included, unless you direct me to.