FAQ

Yes. I am in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and Aetna, including Aetna State Health Plan (SHP).

Please note: I am not in-network with BCBS Blue Home plans.

If I am out-of-network with your insurance plan, you may have out-of-network benefits. Coverage varies by plan, so I encourage you to contact your insurance provider directly to ask about your specific benefits.

A superbill (itemized receipt) can be provided upon request for you to submit to your insurance company.

If I am out-of-network for your plan, you can call the number on the back of your insurance card and ask:

• Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits?

• What is my deductible and reimbursement rate?

• Do I need a diagnosis or prior authorization?
  

• Individual therapy (self-pay): $200 per 53-minute session

• Initial intake session: $250

Support Groups:

• Group Intake Session: $125

• Group Sessions: $50 per session (6-week series) Support groups are held virtually via Google Meet.

I offer online therapy for clients located in North Carolina.

Sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform, allowing you to attend from the comfort of your own space.

Most clients begin with weekly sessions, especially at the start. We’ll talk together about what feels supportive and sustainable for you and adjust thoughtfully as your needs and goals evolve.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Some clients come for short-term, focused work, while others stay longer for ongoing support.

We’ll regularly check in about progress and adjust as needed. Therapy is collaborative and goal-oriented, not open-ended by default.

Your first session is a 53-minute intake. This is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what’s bringing you to therapy.

We’ll talk about:

• What’s been going on for you recently

• How long you’ve been feeling this way

• What you’re hoping therapy can support or change

• Relevant background or history that feels important to share

There’s no pressure to share everything at once. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable — this is a starting point, not a test.

Many clients choose self-pay because it offers greater flexibility, privacy, and control over their therapy experience.

Benefits of self-pay include:

• No requirement for a mental health diagnosis to receive care

• Greater privacy, as sessions are not shared with insurance companies

• Flexibility in how therapy is structured and paced

• Care that stays focused on your goals, values, and needs — not insurance guidelines
  

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach that focuses on:

• Emotional regulation

• Distress tolerance

• Communication and boundaries

• Managing anxiety, overwhelm, and intense emotions

DBT is practical and skills-based, designed to help you cope more effectively in real life — not just talk about problems.