What’s the process for starting therapy?

If you’re interested in starting therapy, reach out to schedule a free 20 minute call with me. If we determine we’re a good fit to work together, I’ll send you some online paperwork to complete and then we can schedule our first session.

How long is a therapy session and how much does it cost?

I offer two types of therapy experiences:

55 minute sessions - $225 - for clients who are seeking steady, measured support to make consistent progress in therapy, and who want to meet weekly.

90 minute sessions - $375 - for clients who are looking to go deeper in their sessions, accelerate their progress, and want to meet weekly or every other week.

I also offer a limited number of sliding scale slots for folks who aren’t able to pay my full rate. Sliding scale slots range from $125-350 per session depending how long each session is, how often we’re meeting, and what the person is able to pay. All sliding scale slots are currently full.

Do you offer in-person or telehealth therapy?

All sessions are via telehealth. This means our sessions will take place on a HIPAA-secure video conferencing platform.

Do you take insurance?

I don’t take insurance. You may be able to get partial reimbursement from your insurance company for therapy sessions with me if you send them a superbill, which I can provide. This is called using “out-of-network benefits.” The best way to find out if you have these benefits is to call your insurance company.

My insurance is Medicaid—I understand you don’t take insurance, but what if I’m willing to pay out of pocket for therapy?

Unfortunately I’m unable to work with clients insured by Medicaid—even if they’re willing to pay out of pocket for therapy—due to Colorado state law. For neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists who take Medicaid in Colorado, check out Hannah Rose Therapy, Divergence Mental Health and Cairn Counseling. For IFS therapists who take Medicaid, I recommend visiting the IFS Directory, selecting your state, and typing “Medicaid” into the keyword box.

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

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 more information on your right to a Good Faith Estimate visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises  or call 800-985-3059

Do you offer therapy for children, families, or couples?

I work with adults only (18+) and do not provide therapy for children, families, or couples at this time.

What resources do you recommend for finding neurodivergent therapists who specialize in working with neurodivergent clients?

Neurodivergent Therapists, Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory, and PDA North America’s PDA-Affirming Providers list are all great resources for finding neurodivergent therapists who work with neurodivergent clients.

Do you provide assessments for Autism and ADHD?

I don’t provide assessments for Autism or ADHD, as assessment is not my passion nor my area of expertise. I want to say first that self-identification/diagnosis is valid for Autism, ADHD, and all other forms of neurodivergence. However, I recognize that getting a formal diagnosis is important for some folks due to chronic struggles with self-doubt/feeling like an imposter, needing to access certain accommodations and supports, or for other reasons.

The sad reality is that formal diagnosis can be difficult to access. One major barrier is the high cost and frequent lack of insurance coverage for adults seeking Autism and ADHD assessments. Another is that there are very few neurodiversity-affirming assessors in the U.S. The field of psychology is rife with outdated assessment models, harmful stereotypes, and racial/gender/cultural/class disparities. As a result, many neurodivergent adults who are high masking and/or neurocomplex (multiply neurodivergent, like AuDHD for example) are overlooked or dismissed when seeking formal diagnosis. Not only does this compound the lifelong experience of being invalidated, unseen, and unsupported in an ableist, neuronormative society, it can also contribute to or exacerbate secondary mental health struggles, including depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicidality, addiction, and eating disorders (all of which are common in neurodivergent adults who haven’t been affirmed and supported in their identities, and especially in those who are high masking).

If you’re looking for an Autism or ADHD assessment in Colorado that is neurodiversity-affirming and high masking-informed, I have some referrals to offer: Phoenix Rising at Therapy for Rebels, Duncan Dickson at NeurodivUrgent, Amara Brook at Flow Neurodiversity Affirming Psychological Services, and Total Spectrum Counseling. For folks in need of an assessment provider who takes Medicaid and/or other insurances, check out Insights Denver or Divergence Mental Health.