Frequently Asked Questions
You Ask - I Answer
How much does each session cost?
Private pay sessions are $140 for a 50 minute session and $150 for a 50 minute couple’s session. For those who need extra financial help, I have a limited number of reduced rate slots available. If after reading through the website or talking to a friend you feel we would be a great fit but you're worried about the cost, reach out anyway! Let's see what we can work out!
Do you accept insurance?
I am currently paneled for TN residents with BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Optum, Oscar, Carelone Behavioral Health, Ascension (Smart Health), Curative, and Oxford. For FL residents, I am paneled with Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health and Ascension (Smart Health) and Curative. More coming soon for Florida residents! Please verify your coverage before reaching out to help speed up the process and to help limit any delays in treatment or payments!
For more information regarding my FL license, please see link below.
https://flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/
Why online therapy?
I had an office for about 8 years but after the increase in rent prices, building foot traffic, loud hallways, road closures, lack of privacy, and lack of flexibility, I decided to move my practice to an online platform. As long as you have a video, microphone, safe place to meet, and you're in the states of Tennessee or Florida, we can meet! Worried you don't have the privacy at home to talk? Some of my clients will meet with me from their cars, offices, friend's home, etc. Others set up a noise machine outside their doors to mask sounds to offer a sonic privacy. Get creative! The flexibility and freedom of online therapy is exciting and can be so much more accessible than a brick-and-mortar office!
Can EMDR Therapy be done virtually?
Absolutely! In fact, I'd argue that it can be even more effective due to convenience, comfort, and accessibility. EMDR is, factually speaking, a type of exposure therapy. It is highly effective at reducing symptoms related to PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, etc, and it can also be intense. When done virtually, you get to do this incredible work surrounded by your comfort items and in your own person safe space. Because EMDR can be tiring, it is also very convenient to do this work from your home because when the session ends, you don't need to drive anywhere and can rest as needed. This is best done from a computer and not a phone due to the nature of the software used for online EMDR therapy. Don't just take my word for it! Click here and here to read about the efficacy of online EMDR therapy.