Your first session is called an intake session, and it’s a chance for us to get to know each other and begin building a foundation for our work together. We'll talk about what brings you to therapy, what goals you have, and what you're hoping to get out of the process. I’ll also gather some background information to help me understand your experiences more fully.

We’ll go over important details like consent forms, my cancellation policy, and what to expect from therapy moving forward. Most importantly, this session is a space for you to share at your own pace—there’s no pressure to dive into everything all at once.

Therapy sessions are typically 45 to 60 minutes long. Most clients I work with choose to meet once a week, especially in the beginning. For clients doing trauma work or EMDR therapy, meeting once or even twice a week can be especially supportive, depending on where you are in the process.

As you begin to make progress, we’ll reevaluate and may transition to biweekly or monthly sessions based on your needs and goals. If it ever feels like you need more frequent support than outpatient therapy can provide, I’ll discuss options for a higher level of care to make sure you’re getting the consistency and structure that’s right for you.

At this time, my practice is fully virtual. All sessions are held through a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, so you can attend therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own space.

Virtual therapy offers greater flexibility and accessibility—whether you're balancing a busy schedule, managing chronic health concerns, or simply prefer the convenience of meeting from home. It eliminates commute time and can make therapy easier to fit into your routine.

To protect your confidentiality, it’s important that you join sessions from a quiet, private space where you feel safe to speak openly and without interruption.

As an outpatient therapist, I do not provide 24/7 crisis support or emergency services. Here’s what to know:

For urgent concerns between sessions that aren’t emergencies, we can discuss a crisis plan, explore additional resources, or consider more frequent sessions. If outpatient care isn’t enough, I can help connect you with a higher level of care.

I strive to respond to messages within 24–48 hours during business days, but I’m not always immediately available outside session times.

If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a crisis, please contact:

Call 911 if you are unsafe or at risk of harming yourself or others.

988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text)* – available 24/7 nationwide.*

Chester County Mobile Crisis / Valley Creek Crisis Contact Center:
  • 610‑280‑3270 (24/7 county line) — can dispatch a mobile crisis team to your home indeed.com+7chesco.org+7speakup.org+7namichescopa.org+1sites.google.com+1.

Chester County Warm Line (non-emergency emotional support):
  • 866‑846‑2722 (daily 8 AM–10 PM) sites.google.com+2chesco.org+2chesco.org+2.

You can also dial 211 for a broader range of health, housing, and social service referrals

Treatment length varies because everyone’s needs and goals are unique. Some clients benefit from just a few sessions to address specific concerns, while others find that after 3 to 6 months of therapy, they’ve developed the skills needed to manage on their own. For clients working through complex trauma or longer-standing challenges, longer-term therapy can be more helpful.

Many clients also choose to continue with maintenance sessions even after significant progress, to support ongoing growth and navigate life’s changes.

As a licensed professional counselor, I do not prescribe medication. However, I can help you find a qualified provider who can prescribe medications if needed. With your permission, I’m happy to collaborate with your prescriber by signing a Release of Information (ROI) form to ensure coordinated care.

If you are taking medication, it’s important to have regular medication check-ins with your prescribing provider. During our sessions, we’ll also check in on how the medication is working for you, and I encourage you to be open and honest with your provider about any effects or concerns.

The cost of therapy depends on whether you are using insurance and the specifics of your plan. I recommend contacting your insurance provider to understand what your plan covers. Some plans have deductibles, meaning you’ll pay the full price until that deductible is met. Others may have coinsurance or a fixed copay amount.

Insurance benefits will be verified before your intake session to clarify your coverage.

If you choose to pay privately, my fee is $130 per session. I also offer sliding scale options for those who need financial assistance.

Please note, if you have an outstanding balance from previous sessions, we will need to settle that before continuing. Keeping a card on file is required for easy payment processing.

I have a 24-hour cancellation policy, which means if you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please notify me at least 24 hours in advance.

If you cancel less than 24 hours before your appointment, or if you do not show up without notice, a $60 fee will be charged. This fee is not covered by insurance and will be your responsibility.

I will wait on the call for 15 minutes after the scheduled session time before closing the appointment. I also typically send a reminder email to help you keep track of your upcoming sessions.

This policy exists to protect both your time and mine. When sessions are missed without notice, it limits my ability to offer that time to another client who may be waiting for support. Thank you for understanding and respecting this boundary.