Frequently Asked Questions

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  • I take a few insurance plans (like BCBS, McLaren, and Priority Health) because I really do believe in accessibility and honoring the realities of healthcare costs. But here’s the truth: insurance companies often come with restrictions — on how long sessions can be, what kind of work we’re “allowed” to do, and even how often we meet.

    As someone who specializes in supporting clients navigating big, emotionally rich work — like trauma healing, gender identity exploration, infertility, and relationship dynamics — I’ve seen how limiting those policies can be. Deep healing takes time. Reflective communication takes time. Your story deserves more than a one-size-fits-all approach.

    That’s why if you have a different plan, I’m considered out-of-network. Which just means you pay me directly and I give you a fancy receipt (called a superbill) you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. I also offer the option for anyone to opt out of using insurance and choose services based on clinical need and personal goals, not billing codes. I’m proud to support out-of-network reimbursement if your plan includes it, so you still have options.

  • Being out-of-network means I don’t bill your insurance directly (unless you have BCBS, McLaren, or Priority Health). You pay me at the time of service, and I can provide you with a superbill (a detailed receipt) to submit to your insurance because you might still get reimbursed! Every plan is different, so it’s worth calling them and asking what they cover for out-of-network mental health services.

  • Intensives are extended sessions (2 or 3 hours) designed to help us dive deeper into what really matters — with the time to fully explore, reflect, and begin to shift what’s been feeling stuck.

    They’re amazing for couples work, trauma processing (like EMDR), and big transitions.

    Insurance doesn’t typically cover these longer formats, but many clients say the clarity and momentum they gain is more than worth it.

  • You can absolutely use your HSA or FSA card. Therapy counts as healthcare (because it is). You’re also able to mail checks ahead of time for sessions. Ultimately we’ll always keep an active card on file so that sessions are able to be paid for along the way.

  • Yes — I'm a fully virtual practice, seeing clients located in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Florida. That means therapy from your couch, your car, or the world’s coziest blanket fort. As long as you have privacy and decent Wi-Fi, we’re good to go.

  • Glad you asked. I love working with:

    • LGBTQ+ folks exploring identity

    • People in polyamorous or non-traditional relationships

    • Couples wanting to deepen connection

    • Clients navigating trauma, anxiety, or fertility challenges

    • People trying EMDR for the first time (or the third)

    Basically, if you’re feeling stuck, in transition, or just ready to feel more like you again — I’m here.

  • Yes! And not in a “Sure, I guess I can figure that out…” kind of way. I actually specialize in couples and polyamorous constellations. I have a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. Intensives can be especially powerful when more than two people need space to be heard and supported.

  • Let’s be real: therapy is an investment. Time, energy, money, and emotional effort all go into showing up for yourself. And while that can feel big, it’s also powerful.

    Avoiding support might save money short-term, but it often costs us clarity, peace, connection, and progress. This is your life. Let’s make it feel like yours again.

    Standard 50-minute sessions are $155. Intensives (2–3 hour sessions) are $175 per hour. There’s no upcharge for couples or relationships — but I highly recommend booking longer sessions if there’s more than one of you in the room. It just gives us the space we need to do the work.

  • As part of supporting you in truly being able to trust this space long-term, I offer a wide flexibility on times of day that we can meet. So, if you’re about to change jobs and shifts, have a rotating schedule semester to semester or wondering how therapy scheduling works if you work a changing weekly schedule, I see you and I’m here for you. This includes evening hours! But doesn’t include weekends.

You deserve a space that feels unconditionally safe, collaborative, and grounded in real trust. Therapy isn’t just about feeling better — it’s about finally moving your life in the direction you want it to go.

No Surprises Act

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers have to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are choosing not to use insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your clinician for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. 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 www.cms.gov/nosurprises.