Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy.
Answers to your questions about therapy are below. If you have more questions, click here to book a free consultation.
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I offer everyone who inquires about therapy a free 15-minute consultation phone call to see if we would make a good match. During this call we will discuss what it is that brings you to seek out therapy and the logistics of my practice. The best way to do this is to fill out the Contact form. You can also call me at 774-314-1867 and leave a voicemail. I do my best to return all inquiries within 1-2 business days. Please note I do not work on Fridays or weekends.
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Before your initial appointment, you will receive a secure link to my confidential client portal where you will complete a paperless intake. If you are accessing therapy through telehealth, you will receive an email with a secure link to your video appointment 72 hours before your appointment and also a text message 15 minutes before your appointment.
Initial intake appointments are typically 60 minutes. They include a review of my practice policies and procedures, some of your background history, and a discussion about your best hopes for therapy. Therapy works best when we see what brings you in and what you'd like to work on.
From there, we will decide how often we meet for sessions. Ideally, we are meeting weekly as I have found that this gives us the right amount of momentum we need to start than meeting your goals & making progress.
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15 min phone consultations are FREE
Individual therapy sessions are $200 and are 60 mins.
I am what is known as an out-of-network provider. Not being in-network with insurance allows me to focus on your needs, not what is or isn’t covered by insurance.
Sessions are billed to your debit or credit card on the day of the session. FSA/HSA cards are accepted. I am happy to provide you with a detailed receipt of services to submit for reimbursement (a.k.a. a super bill).
My fee allows me to hold a select amount of slots to sliding scale clients. *Sliding scale slots are currently full for Fall 2024*
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The short answer is no, not directly. I am what insurance considers an “out-of-network” (OON) provider. However, depending on your health insurance plan, you may be entitled to reimbursement through OON benefits. To find out about coverage through your plan, call the number on the back of your insurance card and ask:
Do I have out-of-network benefits for mental health services provided via in-person and telehealth?
What is my yearly deductible? Has it been met?
What is the maximum reimbursement amount for the year?
How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
How much does my insurance plan reimburse an out-of-network provider for CPT codes 90791, 90837, and 90834?
You are responsible for any payment your insurance does not cover during the session.
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I primarily work with adults ages 18 and older. I do my best work with folks ready to dive deeper into their feelings and past and are open to utilizing body-based interventions like mindfulness. My specialties are working with anxiety, stress, burnout, career burnout, infertility, miscarriage & loss, relationship/attachment challenges, trauma, PTSD, and family of origin issues. I do not offer couples or family therapy at this time.
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Yes! If you are a resident of Massachusetts, South Carolina, or Florida, I can see you via telehealth therapy. I see folks in-person who are able to make the commute to my Millbury office.
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I require you to reschedule or cancel your therapy appointment at least 48 hours before your appointment time. This is necessary because a time commitment is made and held exclusively for you. This amount of time allows me to offer the slot to someone else who needs it. There is no penalty or fee for sessions canceled more than 48 hours in advance. However, frequent rescheduling is an indication that something about therapy isn’t working and may result in a discussion about the need to end treatment.
No-shows/cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will be automatically charged the session's total fee to the card on file. You forfeit your telehealth appointment if you fail to show up after 15 minutes and will be considered a no-show. Emergencies are always considered.