Question 1

How do I know if therapy is right for me?

Accepted Answer

Chances are that if you’re on my page, you’re seeking someone to talk to about one or more challenges that have arisen in your life. Issues that are perfectly appropriate to bring to therapy can range from standing up for yourself at work, to disturbing and intrusive thoughts, to lack of motivation that has been bothering you and a need for new routines. In short, I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that most of us need therapy at many points in our lives, even if it is to manage day to day stressors.

Question 2

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

I invite you to contact me directly via my email or phone number. I will reach back out to you to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation, which will help us determine whether we would be a good fit to work together. There is no pressure to let me know right away if you would like to move forward, as I always provide the option of letting you get back to me in the days following the consultation on how you would like to proceed.

Question 3

After our consultation, what happens?

Accepted Answer

If we decide to move forward, I will discuss logistics like scheduling and insurance with you. I will then send you some basic intake forms to fill out before our first session.

Question 4

How long are sessions? How long will I be in therapy?

Accepted Answer

My sessions are 45-50 minutes each. There is no set length to therapy, some clients like to see a therapist for a year or longer if they have multiple challenges or would like sessions for maintenance, and other clients only have to stay in therapy for a few months. This is something we can always discuss further at the outset of treatment as it is highly individual.

Question 5

Do you offer telehealth or in-person sessions?

Accepted Answer

I offer both telehealth and in-person sessions depending on your needs. My office is based in Wilton, CT. Unfortunately at this time, I can’t see clients in other states due to state-wide licensing limitations.

Question 6

Who do you work with?

Accepted Answer

I often find myself working with young women and queer adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. However, I also enjoy working with men and have a smaller caseload of adolescents (13+) that I work with.

Question 7

Which insurances do you accept? What are your fees?

Accepted Answer

In short, I accept all major private health insurance plans that are based out of Connecticut except for Anthem or any of its affiliates. Unfortunately, at this time I do not accept Medicaid or Medicare.

My out of pocket rate is $150 for a standard session and $180 for an intake session (our first session). I can provide a superbill if requested.

Question 8

What is your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

I currently allow one late cancellation (less than 24 hours) with no charge. During the first no-show or any subsequent late cancellations, I will charge a $50 fee. Afterward one no-show, I charge the full session rate for all no-shows.

Question 9

What are your hours?

Accepted Answer

I am in the office and see clients from Monday through Thursday, 12pm to 8pm.

Question 10

Is therapy confidential?

Accepted Answer

I take confidentiality and privacy seriously. Unless you pose a serious threat to yourself or others (suicidal or homicidal thoughts and/or intent) I do not disclose the nature of our sessions to others without your consent.

In addition, I have an encrypted email and business line to further protect you from any intrusions on your data and information.

Question 11

What are your qualifications?

Accepted Answer

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who is qualified to provide psychotherapy in the state of Connecticut. I additionally have specialized training in providing care to those with OCD through the International OCD Foundation, as well as further training in treating body dysmorphic disorder through Massachusetts General Hospital. Lastly, I also have a certification in SMART Recovery to work with those who are struggling with addictions to substances or behaviors (such as shopping).

Question 12

What do you mean by the acronyms you use, like ACT or ERP?

Accepted Answer

You might have noticed that I use certain acronyms on my page to refer to different therapy treatment methods. Some of these methods are used more overtly during treatment, such as during exposure and response prevention (ERP) and some of them are used more subtly. In short:

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a form of talk therapy that focuses on acceptance around difficult emotions, identification of values, and commitment to living in line with your values.

Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is a form of behavioral therapy that is often used for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), involving the use of gradual, purposeful exposures to fears & obsessions and the subsequent prevention of compulsions.

Please feel free to ask me more about these techniques!

Question 13

What do you use for treatment of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)?

Accepted Answer

I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for BDD, a form of evidence-based treatment that involves the identification of harmful thoughts related to body image, the use of gradual exposures to what you’ve been avoiding (including the use of mirrors when appropriate) and ultimately, working towards leading the life you want to lead that is not held back by body dysmorphic disorder.

Question 14

Do you provide diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

I provide diagnosis for a broad array of disorders including depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, and many, many others.

However, I do not provide diagnosis for possible ADHD or autism, sleep disorders, or any type of neurocognitive disorders (such as dementia). I refer out to those who specialize in these disorders if you are seeking a diagnosis in one of these areas.

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