Frequently asked questions
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My address is 8795 Ralston Rd, Suite 114C. Arvada, CO 80002. See in Map
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Yes, I offer in-person sessions.
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Our sessions take place using a secure, HIPAA compliant platform which allows you to get the support you need when and where you need it.
You will receive a link before our session which allows you to join the meeting room for our session.
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Intake session: $175.00
50-minute session: $160.00
I encourage you to think of this as a long-term investment in your mental wellness. You may want to consider what are the long-term costs are of not getting help – missing out on social and business opportunities, turning to drugs, alcohol, food to feel better, feeling isolated from others. Can you place a price tag on your peace of mind, feeling more confident, or your relationships?
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I am currently in network with Kaiser of CO, Aetna, and SelectHealth. I also accept Jefferson County Victim’s Compensation.
Other than the above listed insurance companies, I would be an out-of-network provider which means my full fee would apply. I can provide a receipt (superbill) that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
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During our first session, we will spend time getting to know each other. I will ask some specific questions regarding the issue that is concerning you. I will also want to hear how the issue is affecting your life.
I will get some history of the problem and what you’ve tried in the past. From there we can discuss what you would like to see be different as a result of our work together and then make a plan.
Our sessions will be interactive – in addition to asking questions, I will give you feedback, and may gently challenge you at times.
With your input, I will make suggestions for ways to integrate our work outside of sessions through a new skill. This new skill might be for example a journal exercise, a handout or a breathing exercise.
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Most people find significant relief in 7-9 months, for some it could be 4-6 months. It varies from person to person and depends upon what you’re coming in for and what you want to accomplish.
In some cases, it may have taken years to establish the problem behavior, so realistically, it may take time to reverse deeply embedded behaviors.
To get the best outcome, it takes a commitment to show up consistently and to budget the time, energy and money for counseling.
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Notice to clients and prospective clients:
Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service, or at any time during treatment.
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, or how to dispute a bill, see your Estimate, or visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
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Finding the right therapist is an important part of the process, and it’s completely okay to take time to determine whether a fit feels right.
That’s why I offer a brief consultation call. During that conversation, we can talk about what’s been going on, what you’re hoping for, and whether my approach feels like it would be helpful.
If it does, we can talk about next steps. If it doesn’t, I’m happy to help guide you toward other resources that may be a better fit.
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Not at all.
Many of the people I work with are highly capable professionals whose lives look stable from the outside. They aren’t falling apart — they’re simply tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.
You don’t need to wait until things become unbearable to seek support. Therapy can be a space to better understand yourself, find relief from long-standing stress, and create meaningful change.
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That experience is more common than people realize.
Sometimes therapy doesn’t feel helpful when it stays at the level of advice or surface-level coping strategies. Many people come to me after trying therapy that focused mainly on changing thoughts without addressing deeper patterns in the nervous system or past experiences.
My approach integrates trauma-informed methods such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and somatic therapy, which can help address the roots of anxiety, trauma, and addictive patterns.
For many clients, this deeper approach allows therapy to feel more meaningful and effective.
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Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and highly motivated to understand themselves. By the time they reach out, they’ve often already read books, listened to podcasts, reflected deeply, and tried to manage things on their own.
Insight is important — but it’s rarely enough on its own to shift long-standing patterns in the nervous system or relationships.
Therapy offers something different. It provides a steady, supportive relationship where you can safely explore experiences and patterns that are difficult to see clearly on your own. With the right approach, this work can help you move beyond coping and begin creating meaningful, lasting change.
Many clients tell me that the investment in therapy ultimately allows them to feel more at ease, more connected to themselves and others, and more aligned with the life they want to live.
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