It is completely normal to feel a bit nervous before your first therapy session. Taking the step to seek support is a significant act of self-care, and my goal is to make our first meeting feel as comfortable and grounding as possible.

The "Meet and Greet"

Our first session is primarily about connection and clarity. It is a time for us to get to know one another and for you to see if my style feels like a good fit for you. Think of this as a "soft landing" where you can share your story at your own pace.

What We Will Cover:

• Your "Why": We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy at this specific time and what you are hoping to change or understand better.

• Your History: We may explore a bit of your background—your relationships, your support systems, and the experiences that have shaped who you are today.

• Goals for Growth: We will begin to identify what "feeling better" or "moving forward" looks like for you.

• Logistics & Questions: We’ll briefly touch on the practical side of things (like scheduling and privacy) and I’ll leave plenty of room for you to ask me any questions about my approach or the process.

No Pressure to "Perform"

You don’t need to have a perfectly polished explanation of your problems. You don’t even need to know exactly where to start. My job is to hold the space and guide the conversation. Whether you come with a specific list of goals or just a general feeling that something needs to change, you are in the right place.

By the end of this hour, we will have a beginning roadmap for our work together and a sense of how we can reach your goals.

Why I Choose a Private Pay Model

To provide you with the most personalized and confidential care possible, I do not contract directly with insurance companies. This choice is intentional and allows us to keep the focus entirely on your healing journey rather than on administrative requirements.

Choosing a "Private Pay" (out-of-network) model offers several benefits to you:

• No Mandatory Diagnosis: Insurance companies require a mental health diagnosis to authorize treatment. Private pay allows us to work together without labeling your experience for a permanent medical record.

• Privacy & Confidentiality: Your records, treatment plan, and session notes remain strictly between us, without being shared with insurance auditors.

• Customized Care: We—not an insurance adjuster—determine the frequency, length, and type of therapy that is best for your unique needs.

• No Hidden Limits: You won't have to worry about your sessions being suddenly "cut off" because an insurance company decided you have met a certain quota.

Rates

• 50 Minute Session: $180

• 75 Minute Session: $270

Out-of-Network Reimbursement (Superbills)

While I do not bill insurance directly, many PPO insurance plans offer "Out-of-Network" benefits. If you have such a plan, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement for our sessions.

Upon request, I can provide you with a monthly document called a Superbill. You can submit this to your insurance provider to seek reimbursement directly from them. I recommend calling the number on the back of your insurance card and asking: "What are my out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health?"

Understanding That "Life Happens"

I truly understand that life is unpredictable. Whether it’s a sudden illness, a child’s needs, or an unexpected emergency, I know that there are days when making it to your session is simply not possible. I hold a great deal of empathy for those stressful moments when your plans are turned upside down.

Why I Charge for Missed Sessions

In my practice, I believe the foundation of growth is a consistent, reliable space where you feel prioritized. When we schedule a session, that hour is set aside exclusively for you. Because I do not double-book my hours, a late cancellation or missed session leaves a gap in my day that cannot be filled by another client who may be waiting for support.

More personally, this practice is the way I provide for my family. When a session is missed without notice, it directly impacts my ability to maintain a sustainable business and care for my own loved ones. To honor both my time and the professional commitment I have made to your care, cancellations made with less than 48 hours' notice will be charged at the full session rate.

I appreciate your understanding and your partnership in keeping this practice a sustainable space for healing. I look forward to our time together.

To make therapy as accessible and integrated into your daily life as possible, my practice is 100% virtual. I provide all sessions via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform.

Choosing online therapy allows us to focus on your growth without the added stress of a commute, parking, or rushing from the office. It also allows you to be in your most comfortable environment—whether that’s on your favorite sofa, in your home office, or even with a pet by your side.

Benefits of the Virtual Space:

• Convenience: Save time by eliminating travel; many clients find it easier to fit sessions into a busy workday or childcare schedule.

• Privacy: No waiting rooms or the chance of bumping into someone you know.

• Safety & Comfort: You get to choose the lighting, the temperature, and the tea you’re drinking while we do our work together.

• Consistency: Weather or minor travel doesn't have to interrupt our progress.

How it Works

Before our scheduled time, you will receive a unique link to our private video room. All you need is a reliable internet connection and a quiet, private space where you feel comfortable speaking freely.

Note: Due to licensing regulations, I can only provide virtual therapy to clients who are physically located in Colorado at the time of our session.

I offer morning availability from 9:30am - 12pm, Monday through Thursday. I have limited Saturday morning availability.

Because I am fully virtual at this time, I can work with anyone who lives in the state of Colorado. Common areas I serve include Centennial, Greenwood Village, Denver, and Lone Tree. As long as you’re located in the state of Colorado, I would be happy to work with you.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

• Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

• If you receive a bill that is at least $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 or call the Colorado Division of Insurance at 303-894-7490 or 1-800-930-3745.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have a background in medical social work, palliative care, and hospice. I began working with individuals and couples in a group private practice setting in 2017. I began training for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in 2017 and have been utilizing that modality with clients ever since.

The field of healthcare and end of life care have strong overlaps to that of individual and couples work. There’s a beautiful intimacy that occurs when we connect with others and connect with ourselves during times of distress. Loss has a way of redefining what it means to live.

After all, pre-existing issues within a relationship and within the self are often showcased during times of grief and crisis. Whether it be loss of health, loss of life, loss of trust, loss of control, dignity, a voice, desire, loss of identity, respect, etc., grief is experienced in many spaces where loss exists.

While crisis does tend to reveal formerly active problems, a surprisingly refreshing phenomenon also occurs. Grief and crisis usually produce hope and fear. Hope and fear walk hand-in-hand. It is within this fragile relationship where the human spirit comes to life and authenticity is demanded.

Many of us begin individual or couples counseling as a result of loss in some form, or out of attempt to avoid loss - loss of self, loss of trust, loss of closeness, loss of a relationship, loss of a felt sense of security.

What I had frequently observed with my clients in a medical setting, and what I continue to observe in my therapeutic work now, is that every loss is experienced and compared through the lens of an earlier loss of attachment. Attachment is what matters most to us as humans, and that is what will serve as the foundation of our work together.