Yes, I am an in network provider with several insurance companies, including:

Aetna, AmBetter, Optum, United Health Care (UHC), Student Resources, UHC Community Medicaid, Medica (not SSM Medica), United Medical Resources (UMR), Mercy UMR Tier 1, and Medicare Part B (not Advantage plans).

No. Currently I am not contracted with any EAPs, even if I am in network with your insurance plan.

You can choose to self-pay for therapy. I can also give you a statement (“superbill”) that you submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network benefit reimbursement. It’s important to note that not all insurance plans have coverage for out-of-network benefits, so you’ll want to know your options before working together.

The fee is $150 for the initial appointment and assessment. Additional sessions are $125.

Yes, I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots.

Generally, appointments are 45-55 minutes from your scheduled start time. At times appointments may be a bit longer or shorter depending on needs and agreed upon time.

Yes. Missed appointments or cancellations less than 24 hours in advance will be charged $75 for the time that has been reserved for you.

All credit cards, including FSA and HSA cards, and cash are accepted.

Both. I see clients in person in my office in Clayton, MO or virtually for folks anywhere in Missouri and Illinois.

I work with individual adults 18+.

I frequently work with folks in healthcare, higher education, and other mental health providers, including therapists.

Typically, we’ll meet weekly or every-other-week. Sometimes meeting less frequently, like monthly, becomes a good fit. Many clients continue weekly appointments throughout therapy depending on needs and preference

This is client specific and depends on many factors. With work around trauma and anxiety related to relationships, attachment, and family of origin challenges, therapy is often longer term and focuses on understanding patterns, relationship dynamics, and learning about how the past may be impacting the present. Shorter-term therapy can also be helpful for specific issues or goals. We’ll check in throughout therapy to see how things feel and what might be helpful.

EMDR is a type of therapy utilizing bilateral (both sides of the brain) stimulation in the form of eye movements, hand pulses, and other techniques. This can be helpful for processing trauma, anxiety, phobias, and other challenges.

Read more here: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22641-emdr-therapy

Watch a short video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsh3b3pQBrI

Nope! Not at all. Therapy with me is always collaborative. We’ll routinely check in about how things are going, what might feel helpful, and options. I may make suggestions and offer resources, but you’re always in control.