FAQs

Yes! I'd love to connect with you! Please feel free to schedule a 15-minute introductory consultation by clicking here. This complimentary consultation will allow us to get to know one another before deciding if working together is a good fit. I always look forward to these conversations as an opportunity to understand what's on your mind and how I can support you on your journey. There's absolutely no obligation to move forward after we speak. I simply want to make myself available to start an open dialogue and provide a welcoming space to be heard. If you're looking for a therapist you can trust, let's have an intentional conversation and take it from there.

Sessions take place over a HIPAA-compliant video platform through SimplePractice.

Initial Steps

First, you will schedule your free 15-minute phone/video consultation by clicking here. Then, we will meet for your scheduled 15-minute consultation. Once we've met and decided to move forward, we'll decide on a day and time for your first session! After our call, you will be electronically sent our intake packet to complete and sign.

The First Session

During the first session, we'll review your intake paperwork, formulate a treatment plan based on your needs and goals, answer any follow-up questions, and discuss ongoing therapy.

More about Telehealth, click here.

My fees are as follows:

Initial Diagnostic Evaluation: $200

60-minute session: $200

45 -minute session: $175

30-minute session: $150

I accept United Healthcare and Geisinger insurance plans.

I have limited reduced-rate counseling slots available on a sliding scale basis, depending on your financial needs. Please inquire for details if you are interested in applying for one of these limited openings.

We accept all major credit cards and HSA/FSA accounts.

Yes, I do accept United Healthcare and Geisinger insurance plans.

If I do not currently accept your insurance there are many policies that offer out-of-network mental health benefits that may reimburse some or all of my counseling fees. Please contact your insurance provider to check on your coverage for out-of-network providers. I will provide you with a Superbill to submit to your insurance plan.

Additionally, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can be utilized to cover costs. I am happy to provide monthly invoices that can be submitted for reimbursement through your HSA provider.

Please reach out with any questions on utilizing your insurance, out-of-network benefits, Health Savings Accounts, or other options that may be available to you.

Out-of-Network Therapist: An out-of-network therapist refers to a counselor or mental health professional who does not have a contract or agreement with a client’s health insurance company. The client will pay the therapist’s fee, receive a superbill from the therapist, and submit the superbill to their insurance to potentially obtain reimbursement for seeing an out-of-network provider.

Superbill: A superbill is an itemized statement that a therapist provides to a client after a counseling session. It often includes the date of service, type of therapy service (e.g. individual therapy), therapy codes, diagnosis codes, the therapist's credentials and license information, a brief session description, and the fee amount charged. Clients can submit a superbill to insurance companies to seek reimbursement for therapy fees.

The amount of reimbursement a client receives from their insurance company for out-of-network therapy fees is subject to the insurer's policies and discretion.

At The Intentional Conversation, we frame our cancellation policy from the lens of a commitment policy.

Please let us know at least 48 hours in advance if you need to cancel or reschedule.

Late cancellations and no-shows will be charged a $100 fee.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please notify me at least 48 hours in advance. Failure to provide a 48-hour notice or missing your scheduled appointment without notification will result in a late cancellation fee of $100. Insurance companies do not cover missed or canceled appointments. If you arrive late, I will wait for up to 15 minutes past your scheduled appointment time. If you do not show up or notify me within 15 minutes, it will be considered a missed appointment, subject to the $100 late cancellation fee.

Current clients: Please review your signed cancellation policy.

I blend a nurturing, humanistic style with evidence-based approaches Narrative therapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Somatic therapy, Client-Centered, and Brief Solution-Focused therapy.

We'll work together to find the best fit for you.

If you are in crisis, please call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. I don't currently offer emergency services, but I can discuss resources and options.

Please reach out with any other questions! I'm happy to clarify my policies or therapy approach.

It depends on your specific goals. We'll check in periodically to ensure you're on track with your goals.

Counseling utilizes the trusting bond between therapist and client to drive positive change, relying on the therapist's professional training in evidence-based treatments tailored to the client’s unique needs and goals. Unlike even the most well-meaning friends, an ethical therapist offers confidentiality, boundary setting, and a plan to progress from the relief of being heard to the skills and insights that support self-efficacy. While friends may sympathize, validate, and console, a counselor diagnostically assesses and then methodically applies specialized techniques toward symptom reduction.

At The Intentional Conversation, we understand that talking with friends and loved ones can be helpful during difficult times. However, professional counseling may be more beneficial when:

• You are spending over an hour a day thinking about an issue.

• You've changed aspects of your lifestyle to cope.

• The problem is interfering with work, school, or relationships.

• You find the issue embarrassing or avoid others because of it.

• Your quality of life has lowered over the past few months.

College brings ups and downs for many students. Depression, anxiety, loneliness, homesickness, and academic stress are common struggles that can negatively impact your well-being.

Many students end up leaving college for mental health reasons, often because stigma prevents them from accessing resources like counseling, accommodations, and peer support when they need help.

The Intentional Conversation understands how mental health challenges can derail college success. We provide private telehealth counseling to support you through life's difficulties.

With easy video sessions from anywhere, you can get the help you deserve without judgment or stigma:

• Attend sessions between classes or late evenings when you have free time.

• Join from your dorm, the library, or any private spot - no commute required!

• Affordably invest in self-care amidst the financial stresses of school.

• Don't allow stigma or lack of time to stop you from getting counseling. Contact The Intentional Conversation today to start balancing wellness with academics.