FAQ

The parking lot is located in front of the building.

I am in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays and offer morning, afternoon, and evening appointments.

Each session lasts about 45 – 50 minutes.

The initial consultation session is $180. Each session lasting 45-50 minutes for ongoing therapy is $150.

I am not an in-network provider with any insurance companies. That means clients are responsible for paying fees at the time of service.

However, I will provide a receipt of your payments made to me (referred to as a “superbill” by insurance companies) for you to submit to your insurance carrier if you have out-of-network benefits.

To find out whether you have out-of-network coverage, contact your insurance carrier and ask these questions:

• Do I have out-of-network benefits for mental health?
• Do I need prior authorization or a referral from an in-network provider to see someone out-of-network?
• Do I have an out-of-network deductible? If so, what is it, and how much of it has been met?
• What percentage am I reimbursed for mental health services out-of-network?
• How do I submit a claim for reimbursement?

I can be reached at (513) 289-1092 to set up an appointment. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation before scheduling to see if we are a good fit.

Once the initial appointment is scheduled, I will email you a link to my client portal where you can fill out all the necessary forms before we meet.

I appreciate 48 hours’ notice to cancel an appointment. Please cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment in order to avoid a late cancellation fee of $90.

I work with adults, adolescents, and children – ages five and up.

Depending on the nature of our work together, I may suggest activities between sessions, such as journal writing, specific coping skills, or parenting strategies.

I generally meet with clients on a weekly basis, especially starting out. I provide the same appointment time each week for my clients because the consistency of our meetings is important for progress. Progress will be slower if we meet less often.

When you start to feel better, we may decide to meet less often. Other times, it may be beneficial to continue meeting on a weekly basis to support further change and growth. It really depends on your individual needs and goals.

I provide a warm, caring, and nonjudgmental space for you to share your story and be vulnerable. I don’t prescribe quick fixes or tell you how to lead your life. Instead, I lend understanding to complex and difficult inner experiences so you can begin to see yourself and your life differently. I will also encourage you to take outward steps toward the changes you want for your life.

With children, I am playful, friendly, and accepting. I use child-friendly approaches to help kids express themselves and learn to cope with big emotions.

I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (with an emphasis in depth psychology) from Pacifica Graduate Institute (2014) in Carpinteria, CA. I also have a Master of Education in School Psychology from University of Cincinnati (2003), and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Miami University (1993).

I truly enjoy the opportunity of getting to know each client’s unique story and helping them access their own innate potential for healing and growth.