FAQs
Several insurances and private pay are accepted for individual counseling. Payment is due at the time of service, including insurance co-insurance, co-pays, and deductibles. Payments of cash or cash equivalent such as Venmo, Paypal and Zelle, debit card, credit cards, HSA and FSA cards are accepted. I do not accept insurance for Relationship/Couples Counseling or Therapy Intensives.
Many individual clients choose to waive the use of their insurance to pay for counseling services. There can be many reasons for this including wanting to keep their therapy records separate from their insurance carrier, wanting to meet for a non-diagnosable reason, or wanting to not be restricted by their insurance limitations. Some insurances have coverage limits or may not cover certain conditions, for example; a capped number of sessions or denied coverage for sexual issues. We can meet for longer session hours if insurance is not used. Clients that do not have behavioral health care coverage can elect to pay privately for services.
My individual private pay rates are competitive to the area served and the services provided. Rates take into consideration my graduate education, specialized training and credentials, years of experience, and other time and expenses I've invested in order to support my clients in their therapeutic goals.
Fees: $200.00 for initial intake/assessment appointment and $165.00 for ongoing 55-minute appointment.
Per my policy, Relationship/Couples Counseling and Therapy Intensives are offered via private pay only. Please see details below.
Therapeutic services for individuals may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. It is your responsibility to pay for services if your insurance plan rejects a claim. A diagnosis is required to bill insurance. Some sexual concerns are not covered by insurance. Until I know more about your unique situation and we meet for the intake appointment, I am unable to confirm whether insurance will cover your services. Please check your insurance coverage carefully so that you are aware of your outpatient mental health benefits including deductibles, co-insurance, or co-pays. Some insurances limit the number of sessions covered. Others require a pre-authorization/referral from your primary care physician. Insurance dictates your cost-share and I am obligated to charge rates per their insurance contract.
I am in-network with the following insurances:
Aetna, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP, Cofinity, HMSA EAP, Humana Behavioral Health, Humana ChoiceCare Network, Humana Military (Tricare East), McLaren Health Plan, Varipro.
Ask me if you don't see your plan listed. Some plans reimburse for Out of Network benefits. I can provide a detailed receipt (also known as a Superbill) that you can submit to insurance for possible reimbursement. I elect not to participate in Medicare or Medicaid plans due to the requirements of those agreements that are difficult to fulfill as a solo business owner. As of September 1, 2025, I no longer accept Insurance for relationship/couples therapy. Therapy intensives, workshops, events, supervision, consults, or other educational offers are not covered by insurance.
As of September 1, 2025, I no longer accept insurance for couples or partner therapy. This includes any counseling session with more than one person in attendance.
I conduct a 3-part intake process that allows for a thorough understanding of your specific challenges and goals for relationship therapy. I meet with all partners for 55 minutes together, 55 minutes each individually, and 90 minutes back together so that we can develop a treatment strategy that aligns to your unique circumstances. Your initial investment is $850. This amount may include the Gottman Relationship Checkup, if appropriate. Additional 55-minute or 90-minute appointments are $165 and $250, respectively. All payments are due at time of service.
My experience with billing insurance for relationship counseling has led me to conclude that this is not the most helpful or effective way to care for my clients. Insurance plans restrict the way I can meet with partners. Insurance requires that we meet based on medical necessity and must include a diagnosis of one partner. Insurance dictates the session time and number of sessions we can meet and often doesn't cover the types of issues that clients feel are most important to their relationship (communication, sexual connection, unexpected conflict, life transitions, etc). By working with partners outside of insurance, I'm able to collaborate with my clients in ways that align to their needs without worrying about arbitrary limitations designated by outside parties.
I meet with clients in the office in Clinton Township, MI or via telehealth (online via secure video) sessions throughout Michigan. If using insurance, most plans will cover telehealth, but you may want to verify with your specific plan. The telehealth platform I use is integrated with my Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, Simple Practice. More information can be found in this client guide.
I have a limited number of appointment times available via my participation in Open Path for individual clients. If you feel you qualify for this option, please mention this when scheduling an appointment. Open Path Psychotherapy Collective is a nonprofit nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing in-office and online mental health care, at a steeply reduced rate, to clients in financial need. Therapy intensives are not part of Open Path.
If you do not attend your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not provided 24 hours notice, you will be required to pay the late cancelation/no show fee of $75. This fee will be waived if you schedule and attend an appointment within the next 2 business days (pending my availability). This fee is not billable to insurance, it will be your responsibility to pay out of pocket. I am firm with this policy. This policy ensures we are both invested in your wellbeing and value the block of time we set aside to meet. If something prohibits you from consistently attending scheduled appointments, this is probably not the time to start counseling.