Frequently Asked Questions

I am not accepting anymore clients for individual therapy. If you need a referral please see this page.

I am scheduling Autism Assessment appointments and consultations with colleagues.

You go to the scheduler tool and select "Affirming Autism" for your appointment. Please review this page before booking an appointment.

Sessions are typically 55 minutes long. The last 5 minutes are for me to take care of admin tasks or run to the bathroom between clients. 

Sometimes, I shorten sessions due to energy needs. Sometimes that means you’ll have a 40-45 minute session. If you use insurance that means you’ll still owe your copay and I’ll be reimbursed less for the session. If you use cash to access therapy then I charge less for the session.

A special receipt a medical or mental health provider can give to you so that you can seek reimbursement from your insurance provider directly when the therapist is out of network. Payment is not guaranteed.

Yes:

1. Blue Cross Blue Shield 

2. Blue Care Network.

Autistic people (Adults). Especially those who have masked their traits throughout life.

Fat and queer folks. Polyamorous people.

Social workers and healers.

For therapy: $175/hour.

However, most people pay their rent, utilities, and healthcare costs each month. Why should therapy bill be different? So I encourage people to think about therapy as a monthly cost and factoring it into the budget, because usually I work with people on average about 1-3 years. Sure we may meet one hour at a time, but generally speaking we’re embarking on a deep intentional relationship that will probably be a long-term project over a few years.

Here is a link to my fee page.

Many therapists are eclectic. Meaning that they use several different tools at their disposal to get the job done. I would describe myself as eclectic.

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Common tools that I use include:

• Attachment theory

• Mindfulness

• Liberation-focused framework

• Motivational Interviewing 

• Somatic exercises and polyvagal theory

I do not. When I get ready to open up my books for either individual or group therapy, I announce it on my webpage and to my colleagues with a date that people can email me. I then reach out to people until my books are closed. Books are closed at this time.

While I am not accepting clients at this time, please feel free to use this script when contacting other providers.
 

Send an email  with the following information:

Name:

Address: (we need to establish that you're in the same state)

Date of birth:

Method of payment: Insurance / cash. If insurance, I will need you to take a picture of your insurance card and send it to me, or you can use the secure portal to give me your insurance information. *

Availability: when are you available for appointments?

Access: Do you have access needs related to seeking care? One example would be captions.

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*Verification of insurance is required prior to an appointment. If I cannot verify your insurance you will be responsible for paying for the session with cash and I will provide you with a superbill at the time of session.

No.

I am willing to answer questions via email. My intention with radical transparency about myself and my practices on my website is for you to determine quickly if my words and style resonate.

Consultations are a paid service for colleagues seeking advice.

Here is an article that explains some of the basics of a deductible, copay, etc.

This video is essentially insurance 101.

Yes.

Here is a link for instructions for  chrome captions. This is what I use with Theraplatform, which offers video visits and a health record.

All my sliding scale slots for therapy are closed at this time. 

I offer sliding scale for every 4th Autism Assessment.

This is a telehealth practice so we will not be exposing each other to covid. Talking to people about covid exposure and consent regarding creating pods or polyamorous agreements is something that I am happy to engage in.

I am vaccinated and boosted.

This is a link to my plague page.