Fees and Important Policies

Initial assessment and intake session: $150-$199*

Counseling session: $135-$180*

Payment is due at time of service and is accepted via cash or credit card.

*Out-of-pocket costs to clients will vary based on individual insurance plans, thus the fee range presented. See below for more information on insurance.

I currently accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna health insurance plans, including the North Carolina State Health Plan. I also accept self-pay clients.

If you do not plan to use insurance, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate for services under the No Surprises Act. If you would like to bill your insurance but I am not “in-network” with your plan, upon request I can provide you with an out-of-network “superbill” statement that you can submit to your health insurance company to request reimbursement.

Often, insurance companies can provide more information about a specific plan to the member (you) than to the provider (me.) Therefore, if you plan to utilize your insurance, you are responsible for contacting your insurer directly before our first appointment to learn exactly what services your plan covers, to confirm that I am “in-network” for your specific plan, and to inquire about copays, deductibles, and any other questions you may have.I make no guarantees regarding reimbursement from your insurance plan and you are ultimately responsible for payment in full. Click here for a list of suggested questions to ask your insurance provider.

Consistent attendance and communication are essential to our work together, and I encourage you to make every effort to attend your sessions as scheduled. If you find you must cancel an appointment please do so at least 24 hours in advance, as that time is being held specifically for you.

No-shows and sessions canceled less than 24 hours in advance of the appointment time will be charged a cancellation fee of $55, which will be billed to the client’s credit card on file. Cancellation fees are not reimbursable by insurance and are the responsibility of the client. 

It’s important to me that you get what you need and deserve out of counseling, whether with me or with another provider. As such, please be aware of the following service limitations related to my practice:

• I do not write letters in support of Emotional Support Animals.

• I do not provide forensic services such as custody evaluations, assessments recommended by court, probation, ability to stand trial, etc.

• Should your presenting concern(s) be or become out of my scope of practice (i.e. I believe you would benefit from transferring care to a provider specializing in substance use disorders, eating disorders, etc.) or if we determine we are no longer a good fit to work together for any other reason, I will do my best to provide alternative referral options and to support the transfer of care to the best of my ability.

I work hard to provide ethical care to my clients while also maintaining boundaries that preserve both the professional nature of the client-counselor relationship and my own self-care. As such, there are a few important things for my potential clients to know:

• I do not accept friend/follow/message requests from current or former clients on social media (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)

• I am generally not available after 5pm or on weekends, and do not provide crisis services unless an established client is having an acute emergency. (If you’re experiencing a psychological emergency, please refer to the options listed on the bottom of this page.)

• I provide secure options for established clients to communicate with me when needed for logistical matters such as scheduling, billing questions, etc. While I do my best to respond to messages within the next business day, there may be rare exceptions.

• In order to stay energized for my clients and for myself, I take time off from work at various times throughout the year, during which I am often out of the area and unreachable for 1-2 weeks at a time.