Frequently Asked Questions

Research has shown that online therapy produces a similar outcome to traditional in-person therapy for various mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and adjustment disorder, among others. Some other benefits of telehealth include comfort, convenience, and increased access to mental health professionals.

PSYPACT is an interstate compact that allows psychologists licensed in PSYPACT to practice telepsychology and/or practice temporarily into other PSYPACT participating states.

I am a PSYPACT provider.  If you reside in the following states, I can provide you with Telehealth.  The PSYPACT participating states include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.  South Dakota (Effective 7/1/2024), Vermont (Effective 7/1/2024).  

You can read more about PSYPACT.   

My fee is $225 for a 50-minute session. Sometimes it will be clinically (e.g. during a crisis) necessary to have longer therapy sessions at 90 mins in length. These sessions will be prorated and the fees will be discussed during initial appointments.

I know therapy can be expensive, so if it is not financially doable but you believe we would be a good fit, please contact me about my sliding scale spots.

During our first appointment, I would go over some important clinic policies including confidentiality, payments, etc.  I will answer any administrative questions. I will then start to get to know you and your concerns better, including some of your goals and expectations. Depending on your needs and time, I may also give you some tools to help manage some of your symptoms.  

I currently accept the following insurance: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia, Carelon Behavioral Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Anthem EAP – Bank of America.  I am credentialed with various insurance panels through Headway.  To see if your insurance is accepted, you can go to my Headway page and book a free phone consultation slot.  You will be prompted to submit your information and Headway will verify your insurance.  The free phone consultation will help determine if I can be a good fit for you.  Once your insurance is verified, we can set up our first intake appointment.  You will also be able to view on your Headway client portal if your insurance has been verified and  the co-pay amount for each session.         

I can see clients with any BCBS plan in Virginia through my Anthem BCBS credential. However, you need to be physically located in Virginia at the time of service (for both in-person or virtual sessions).  The best way to make sure your insurance is accepted is get it verified through Headway.  Go to my Headway page to book a free phone consultation  and submit your insurance information. Headway will verify your insurance and indicate the co-pay amount for each session. 

Under the No Surprises Act (Section 2799B-6), health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. 

• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. 

• Your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

• You can dispute the bill if you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate. 

• Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services or call 800-985-3059.

Please contact me to cancel or reschedule our appointment at a minimum of 24 hours before the start of our appointment.