FAQ

I am sure there are good therapists on those sites; however, those sites are not geared for high-quality, in-depth therapy for permanent change. The expectation on those sites is quantity, not quality. Most therapists working on those sites are not happy and, as a result, do not stick with them for long.

Therapy can be harmful or at least not helpful when working with someone who is not willing or able to focus on you and your individual needs and challenges.

My preference is Google Meet (https://meet.google.com/), for which I will send you an invitation you can click during our session. I offer other options. We can discuss them when we set up appointments for you.

Most people are confused about the differences between different therapists. The difference is the number of years in school and training.

A psychologist is an academic doctorate with the highest training level. There are two different doctoral degrees: Ph.D. and Psy.D. I have a Psy.D., a doctorate in clinical psychology, and a Ph.D. in research psychology.

An MFT and a Social Worker have master’s degrees but not doctoral degrees.

There are many ways to schedule an appointment with me, and I will make it easy on you. You may email, text, or call me. You can also reach out using the contact form at the bottom of this page.

Sessions are 50 minutes.

I prefer Zelle, but I also take Venmo and PayPal, and some people even send checks by snail mail. I will try to make it easy, so if you have a particular preference, I will gladly accommodate it.

No, I don’t take insurance; however, I am happy to provide you with a superbill, which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

I used to take insurance, but I found my work was more about diagnosing people and explaining why they should be able to continue in therapy than focusing on my clients and their needs. The insurance companies were not concerned with the quality of care but instead focused on their bottom line.

Of course, you can cancel, but I ask for a 24-hour notice to avoid being charged. I set aside time for you and would like to have the opportunity to fill the spot if you cannot come.

Yes, absolutely! I have been providing therapy for over 20 years, and I have a great deal of experience and expertise working with the LGBTQIA population.

No, I work with individuals from college age and beyond. Couples therapy and child therapy are very different skills and not what I have focused on.

I do have people in my network who specialize in couples or children whom I refer people to when they need them.