Frequently Asked Questions
You're not alone in wondering about this. You’re probably good at juggling many things and I’m betting you’re pretty responsible too. But the thing is, you don’t have to be responsible for all of it, or put your needs last and minimize your own problems. You matter, just as you are, without comparing yourself to anyone else.
There’s no right or wrong way to do this or standard you must meet. In the beginning we’ll explore your needs and goals for therapy or coaching. I’ll help you articulate a vision of what you want to accomplish in our work together. Then we’ll develop a plan to get there. Bottom line: you don't have to figure this out on your own.
Clients often feel a little better soon after beginning. There are very few peaceful, distraction free places where the world slows down and you're fully accepted, deeply listened to and totally supported for an hour or so. In this environment you may be relieved to begin getting things out that have been bottled up for a long time.
In my experience, almost all clients find great benefit in counseling or coaching. They feel significantly happier with themselves, their lives and their relationships. How long that takes is different for everyone, though, depending on the issues and concerns you bring to the table.
My clients generally work with me for at least six months, but there’s no rule about that. Many work with me for longer (and sometimes shorter) stretches of time.
Progress and transformation may happen faster with weekly appointments. However, financial limitations, your other priorities, and session availability might make this difficult. So you have the option to schedule your sessions either weekly or every other week.
Whatever you decide on, you'll have a regular day and time just for you, and I’ll check in frequently to make sure our schedule supports your healing and growth.
My rate is $150 per session, and our sessions will last about 55 to 60 minutes. Most clients pay by credit/debit card or health savings account. If you need to make other payment arrangements let me know.
Although I'm not on any insurance panels, you can ask your insurance plan if they allow you to see therapists outside of their network. If they do, then you would pay me directly and I would give you a statement of services (superbill) to submit to them. Then they would reimburse you.
Life coaching is generally not covered by health insurance plans.
Yes, I currently see clients through confidential online/Zoom and phone sessions, as well as limited in-person sessions. Clients often prefer remote options because they make therapy or coaching more accessible. This is often the case if you have a very full schedule, caregiving responsibilities, transportation limitations, or you just feel more comfortable with remote options.
While online therapy isn’t right for everyone, it’s often a good fit for the areas I focus on: women and self-esteem, general anxiety, worry, stress, grief and life transition, and mild depression.
Online therapy is available to California residents.
Life coaching sessions by video or phone are available no matter where you’re located.
Not at this time. Although I’m trained in couples therapy and I'm a certified relationship coach, I’m committed to helping women 1:1 and in group settings.
My training helps when I’m working with women who are dealing with relationship issues, such as disconnection, lack of intimacy, fights, anger, resentment, loneliness, and betrayal trauma.
Therapy/counseling is often defined as focusing on the past, healing, insight, and clients with mental health issues and diagnoses. Coaching, on the other hand, is often defined as focusing on the present/future, personal growth, taking actions, and clients who are high functioning.
As both a licensed counselor/therapist and a board certified coach, my experience is slightly different. Many women seek counseling/therapy who don’t have a mental health diagnosis. And many women seek coaching who don’t feel like they’re high functioning.
Rather than being very different professions, it is possible they both exist on the same helping continuum. In my experience, most of my clients are somewhere in the middle, not at either end.
That’s why I’m committed to offering you the services you need, wherever you fall on the continuum, in accordance with the ethical guidelines of each profession.
During our initial consultation, we can talk about your particular needs.
I’d love to answer them. Please visit my contact page to get in touch.