Fees

Payment for each session is due at the time of service. You may use an HSA or FSA to pay for sessions, and you may be eligible for reimbursement for out-of-network services from your insurance company.

Individual Adult Psychotherapy/Individual Sex Therapy:

Intake: $180

50-minute session: $170

Couples Psychotherapy/Couples Sex Therapy:

Intake: $200

50-minute session: $190

90-minute session: $285

CBT-I Sleep Coaching:

Intake (1st session): $175

Additional sessions: $150

There is a total of 5-6 sessions (1 intake + 4-5 additional sessions) as part of the CBT-I program.

Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)

90-minute session: $285

50-minute session: $190

Yearly Rate Increase Notice:

***Rates are evaluated yearly and subject to increase

Insurance

I am considered an out-of-network provider, and my services are covered by most insurance companies as such I will provide a monthly statement called a "superbill" that you may submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. I suggest asking your insurance company the following questions to determine your coverage. 

  • Does my plan cover mental health services (e.g., individual psychotherapy, CPT code 90834; couples/family therapy CPT code 90847)?

  • If so, what percentage of the cost is covered for out-of-network providers?

  • Is there a session limit? How many sessions are covered per calendar year?

  • Is precertification required?

  • Do I have a deductible? How much is it? Has it been met?

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

FAQs

Why Don’t You Accept Insurance?

I strongly believe that an insurance carrier should not dictate your therapy needs. Sex and couples therapy is often deemed “not necessary” by insurance carriers and they will not cover the service. I will provide you a super bill to submit to your carrier where you can be reimbursed. Companies like Mentaya and Thrizer also offer convenient and hassle free options for out-of-pocket reimbursements. For more information contact me.

How Long do we Work Together?

While most issues are not resolved within one or two sessions you will determine how long treatment should last. Most often to have the most effective chance of success weekly sessions are needed at the beginning of treatment. Some clients see me weekly for 10 or more sessions and then start feeling good enough to decrease sessions to biweekly or even monthly check ins.

For insomnia therapy the length of treatment is 5-6 sessions over 6 weeks.

What is your Cancellation Policy?

For cancellations later than 48 business hours, the full rate of the session is applied. Please call or email, 48 business hours in advance, to cancel your appointment.

What is CBIT for Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders?

CBIT or Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics, is a specialized treatment to help individuals become aware of tics, teaches a competing behavior when there is an urge to tic, and makes changes to every day life in order to reduce tics.

Are you Poly/Kink/BDSM/LGBTQ+ affirming?

Yes! I am an inclusive therapist and work often with poly/kink/BDSM relationships as well as the LGBTQ+ community.

How Do I Schedule Appointments?

Scheduling a consultation or your first appointment can be done with ease through the “Request Appointment” button on my website. You can also email or call me to schedule appointments. Scheduling recurring appointments is suggested to make sure that you are receiving your preferred time.

Do you offer in Person Appointments or Virtual?

I offer both in person and virtual appointments. My Reston office is a convenient 5 minute walk from the Whiele metro station.

What is Sex Therapy?

Sex therapy is a specialized form of talk therapy that aims helps individuals and couples address medical, psychological, personal, or interpersonal factors impacting sexual satisfaction.

What is CBT-I Sleep Coaching?

CBT-I is specialized therapeutic treatment for insomnia. It is the most effective method in treating and curing insomnia.

Can you treat DC or Maryland residents?

My license is in Virginia and Washington DC. As such I can treat residents of both Virginia and Washington DC. If you reside in Maryland or other bordering states, I can treat you if you are physically in Virginia or DC for our sessions, either virtually or in person at my office.

What ages do you treat?

For all therapies, except CBIT, I treat adults only. For CBIT treatment for Tourette Syndrom and Tic Disorders I treat ages 8 and above.