FAQ

No, at this point in time, I am not taking insurance. I am considered an out-of-network provider for most insurance companies. A large number of insurance providers may reimburse you for a portion of our sessions. I can provide a superbill with the information your insurance company needs to reimburse you.

You are entitled to a “Good Faith Estimate” at the time of scheduling your appointment.

Initial Consultation: Free

Psychotherapy Session (53 minutes): $185 USD

Reduced Rate (53 minutes): Limited availability, please reach out to inquire.

All payments are expected at the time of the session.

Yes. If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, please do so outside of the 24-hour window of your scheduled appointment.

The first time there is a cancellation within 24 hours, it is on the house.

The second time there is a cancellation within 24 hours, I will charge $60.

The third time, I will charge the full $185 session fee.

Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, by appointment only.

We can experience trauma in many different ways. When I first thought of trauma before doing this work, I thought of capital “T” trauma. Capital “T” trauma can look like abuse, serious injury, accidents, violence, or life endangering moments in time that seem to stick in our brains. Capital “T” trauma is most commonly associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

There is also small “t” trauma, which may have been with us since we were born. It is an emotional response to events over time that were overwhelming, like the loss of a big relationship or growing up in a home where our caregivers were not emotionally there for us.

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Therapy can benefit all of us. If you are experiencing the negative effects of emotional pain and discomfort, therapy can be a safe place to unpack those pain points and to heal from them. Therapy is a journey through life’s difficulties in a safe and empowering environment. Therapy is right for you if you feel like you would like to heal from pain and grow towards living the life you want.

No. With the very limited capacity I have as a one-person practice, I cannot provide emergency services. I provide referrals, and help individuals get in touch with greater resources than I can provide as an individual entity. Below is a list of local emergency response providers, and if you feel like it cannot wait, connect with emergency services via 911 immediately.

• GuideLink Center for urgent mental health and substance use assistance

• Your Life Iowa

• 988 Lifeline Chat

• Call or text 988. In a serious emergency, call 911.

• NAMI Johnson County

• Iowa City Free Mental Health Clinic

• CommUnity Crisis Services

• Iowa City Community School District Mental Health Resources