Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, I am currently accepting new clients ages 3 years old through adult.

The number of sessions you will need depends on many factors, some clients may see progress after just a few sessions while others may require a longer term therapy plan.

For children: The research on Child-Centered Play Therapy shows that changes start to occur around 8 sessions. Around sessions 8–10, most children start showing early improvements, and by sessions 11–19, the research shows a strong, statistically significant positive effects. After about 19 sessions, we see the largest and most consistent gains.

Intake session (90-minutes): $195

Recurring Sessions (50-minutes): $175

I am an out of network/private pay practice and therefore do not accept insurance. Upon client request, I am happy to share a receipt for services for potential insurance reimbursement. I recommend each client reach out to their specific insurance company for details on reimbursement for mental health services.

Everything you or your child says in session will be kept confidential. The exceptions to this would be if you or your child indicates any of the following: you/they are not safe, someone else is not safe, and/or if there is a risk of harm.

When working with children, I will share themes, skills we are working on, and parenting support that would be helpful for your child’s therapy process.

I believe the relationship between a therapist and their clients is the single most important factor for positive change. I offer warm support and ensure each client’s treatment matches their goals whether it is Child Centered Play Therapy for children, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for teens and adults, Solution Focused Therapy for short term management of symptoms and problem solving, and/or EMDR for processing distressing memories.

What is Play Therapy? | Center for Play Therapy (unt.edu)
Video for children and parents

A Parent's Guide to Play Therapy | ThePlayTherapist.com
Article for parents

Helping Parents Understand How and Why Play Therapy Works - Wonders Counseling Services, LLC
Article for parents

How To Explain Counseling To Your Child | Kid Matters Counseling - YouTube
Video for parents

Typically therapy services will start weekly and can later shift to bi-weekly as you progress towards goals. Therapy can take place virtually or in-person in NC. And virtually in SC as a Telehealth provider license number 693. https://llr.sc.gov/TeleHealth/Counselor.html

For Children: An important research finding is that weekly play therapy works best. Every-other-week is possible, but families should expect a much longer timeline, often six to eight months before noticeable change, and we simply don’t have evidence showing it works as reliably as weekly play sessions.

I understand life happens and if sessions need to be cancelled or rescheduled I request 24-hour notice when possible. If a session is cancelled with less than 24-hours notice, clients will be subject to a full session late cancellation fee.

In 2021, Congress passed the No Surprises Act to help protect patients from unexpected medical bills—especially when services are provided by an out-of-network provider without the patient realizing it.

Our session fees are always listed on my website and in the intake paperwork you receive before beginning services. You remain in full control of the frequency and length of your therapy, meaning you’ll never be surprised by a bill you didn’t expect.

Under the No Surprises Act, clients who are not using insurance have the right to request a Good Faith Estimate of the total expected cost of non-emergency services. This estimate explains the anticipated charges for therapy, though your actual cost will depend on how often you choose to meet and how long you remain in treatment.

If you’d like to estimate the cost of therapy over time, you can simply multiply your session rate by the number of sessions you anticipate. For example, if you meet every other week, you would multiply the session fee by 26 sessions for an approximate annual total (not including cancellations due to illness, holidays, or vacations).

By law:

• You can request a Good Faith Estimate at any time, even before scheduling.

• You must receive your estimate in writing at least one business day before your appointment.

• If you receive a bill that is $400 or more above your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the charge.

• It’s wise to keep a copy of your Good Faith Estimate for your records.

For more information about your rights, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059