Online counseling (teletherapy) works best for those with mild to moderate symptoms. Therefore, if you are feeling actively suicidal or in crisis, I recommend that you pursue therapy with someone who provides in-person services.
My practice is all online. Therapy sessions are conducted via a secure telehealth platform, similar to Zoom or Skype. If needed, established clients can hold some sessions by telephone.
My clients are adults and adolescents (age 13+). I specialize in working with artists and creative professionals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or burnout. This specialty area accounts for about half of my caseload, because people from all walks of life deal with anxiety and depression. If you are dealing with a specific fear, I also specialize in helping people with specific phobias.
I am a licensed psychologist in Georgia and North Carolina. Also, I can provide online therapy to all U.S. states that are part of PSYPACT®. This means I can work with clients who reside in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
PSYPACT® is an interjurisdictional agreement among U.S. states. It allows psychologists licensed in a PSYPACT® state to provide online therapy in all states that have passed PSYPACT® legislation.
It depends on many factors, including your therapy goals. Also, I want to note that you are free to leave therapy at any time and for any reason,. So, it is ultimately up to you!
Here are some typical time ranges to give you a little more information than “it depends”
- I often work with someone for three to four months when they have a very specific goal, such as overcoming a simple phobia (e.g., a fear of spiders).
- Also, I have clients I work with ongoing for several years, when they have a history of complex trauma, emotional neglect, severe anxiety, and/or chronic depression.
- The length of therapy with most of my clients falls in between these two examples.
In our sessions, we communicate regularly about how therapy is going, what progress has been made, and what progress you still want to make. So, it becomes clear to both of us when therapy is winding down.
In general, weekly and every-other-week sessions are the most common frequency in my practice. I prefer to meet once a week for at least the first month or so, to gain some momentum in your progress.
If you are not in crisis and your needs can be met with less frequent sessions, I am open to meeting every other week from the start. We can still make progress, though not as quickly. This bi-weekly schedule makes therapy more financially feasible for some of my clients.
During our initial session, you begin to share your story. We talk about your goals and what you would like to change. Also, I ask questions about your background and history, and what issues are bringing you to therapy.
Another important aspect of the first session is deciding if we are a good fit. For example, do I seem like someone you feel comfortable with? Do you feel understood? Above all, we will talk about what is bringing you to therapy. That way, we develop a good idea of what to work on together.
The initial intake session is 60 minutes. After that, therapy appointments are 45 minutes.
The fee for 45-minute therapy sessions is $250. The fee for the first 60-minute session is $330. Payment is collected at the time of service. The secure online platform I use for sessions also stores your payment information.
No, I do not accept any insurance. However, if you have out-of-network benefits, I can give you a receipt to help facilitate any reimbursement you may be entitled to.
Please note that submitting an insurance claim means I will need to give you a mental health diagnosis.
I require 24 hours notice of cancellation. Otherwise, you are responsible for paying the full amount of the session fee.
No. I am a psychologist and an artist, but I am not an art therapist. I work as a psychologist with artists and creatives around issues of anxiety, depression, burnout, and phobias.
No, I am not a medical doctor. Many of my patients find medication is helpful, but many of them also make good progress in therapy without medication. If you want to be evaluated for psychiatric medication, I recommend contacting your primary care doctor, a psychiatrist, or a primary mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP).
If you are already taking medication, I can coordinate care with your prescriber.
No, I work regular business hours.
