Frequently Asked Questions

For those residing in Colorado & Minnesota, I am an out-of-network provider and only accept private pay; I can provide you with a super bill to submit to your insurance company.

For those residing in Utah, I currently take the following insurance plans: U of U Health Plans: Preferred, Premier, U Health Plus; HMHI; PEHP

In accordance with the No Surprise Act, for those who are uninsured or those who plan to pay out-of-pocket (and will not submit claims to your insurance) a good faith estimate can be provided prior to starting therapy. 

Individual therapy: $175

Couples therapy: $200

Common session lengths are 55 minutes, couple sessions may be extended and prorated accordingly. 

Surgical Letters: no additional fee, only appointment fees leading up to letters will be charged

Cancelled appointments less than 48 hour’s notice: $175*

*Late cancelled appointment fee ($175) will need to be paid before scheduling your next appointment.

Yes, I reserve a set number of reduced-fee slots for clients. Other clients who are fortunate enough in their life circumstances and can pay the rates I’ve outlined and will be helping to "pay it forward" for other clients.

In an effort to help determine how to assess your request for a reduced fee, I've adopted the following philosophy that I'm asking you to use.  

My hourly individual session rate is $175, and I ask those who are able to pay, please do so. 

If you can't afford my session rate, you are no less deserving of support. If we are a good fit for each other, I ask you to please propose a fee based on your self-assessment according to the Equity Scale guidelines from EmbracingEquity.org; however they are only guidelines. I don't ask questions about your financial situation, and I don't require any proof of income. I believe your financial self-assessment and an honest conversation about an appropriate sliding scale fee is the start of a trusting, respectful therapeutic relationship.

Yes, I work with many people. I feel that the therapeutic relationship is a healing relationship and you need to connect well with each other. We will figure this out in the first few meetings and sometimes immediately over the phone.

In all my years working in the outpatient setting and connecting clients to therapists, I’ve preached “find a good fit for YOU!” It's ok to discuss and end the therapy relationship if it’s not working:  just like you don’t click with every person you meet, you won’t click with every therapist. It’s ok as long as you can discuss this openly and honestly - this is self-care, this is being honest, this is boundary setting to meet your needs - all incredibly important skills to learn and use in one's life.

This could be cancer, stroke, HIV, heart attack, alzheimer's or any other surprising and scary healthcare condition. I have to be honest, I don’t know them all, but I’ve been through a few myself (personally and with family members). This can be a scary time, with many questions and concerns. It will be a whirlwind of appointments, integrating new information, and impacts to your daily routine and future plans. It is important to stay grounded and identify coping skills to find your new path forward. I would be honored to support you and your family through this time. 

Talking about sex is often difficult but you may be surprised what a relief it can be to discuss with someone who is nonjudgmental, supportive and celebratory towards helping you define what sexual liberation means for you! 

I've had the pleasure to teach sexuality education for several years to a variety of audiences across all age groups. Unfortunately, many adults and adolescents have not obtained medically-accurate, age-appropriate, comprehensive sexuality education we all deserve and need to live healthy, happy lives across the lifespan.

Perhaps you are dealing with functional/performance/physiological issues, desire/arousal/willingness to engage in sex or intimacy, educating yourself and partner(s) about different relationship structures, or changes in arousal across the lifespan - I would be honored to help support you through these concerns. 

Part of my training included several AASECT certified workshops and a consultation group (however, I am not an AASECT certified sex therapist). I often use various books, worksheets and activities to help individuals and couples explore their unique concerns related to sexuality, sexual behaviors and desires.