Frequently Asked Questions

No portal — and I think that's actually a good thing. When you fill out the contact form on this site, it comes to me directly, and I follow up personally to set up a free consultation call. That call is usually 15 to 20 minutes — we talk about what you're looking for, you can ask me whatever you want to know, and we see if it feels like a good fit. No commitment either way.

No, you're not. The consultation call is just a conversation — low pressure, no paperwork, no commitment. It's a chance for you to get a feel for how I work, and for me to understand what's bringing you in and whether I'm actually the right therapist for what you need. If I'm not, I'll say so and try to point you somewhere helpful.

Yes. Therapy isn't reserved for people in crisis. A lot of the people I work with are functioning — maybe functioning well — and still feel like something's off, or like they're managing but not actually okay. If something is getting in the way of your life feeling the way you want it to, that's enough reason to reach out.

The intake session (your first appointment) is $150. Ongoing individual sessions are $120 each and run 50 to 60 minutes. Most clients come weekly, at least to start.

Yes. I'm currently in-network with Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare/UMR. If you're insured with one of those plans, your sessions may be fully or partially covered depending on your specific benefits, copay, and deductible. I'd recommend calling the member services number on the back of your insurance card before your first session to understand exactly what your plan covers for outpatient mental health.

If I'm not in-network with your plan, you may still be able to get partial reimbursement through out-of-network benefits. I can provide a superbill — an itemized receipt — that you submit to your insurance company. Whether your plan covers out-of-network care varies, so it's worth a quick call to your insurer to ask. I'm also working on adding more insurance plans, so it's always worth reaching out to check.

Yes, for a limited number of spots. If the full fee is a barrier, just say so — either in your initial message or on the consultation call. I won't make it complicated. We'll have a straightforward conversation about what works.

IFS stands for Internal Family Systems — a therapeutic framework developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz. The core idea is that we're all made up of different internal "parts": the critic, the protector, the part that shuts down, the part that carries old wounds. IFS helps you understand those parts and work with them rather than against them. It starts from the premise that no part of you is bad — which turns out to be a genuinely useful place to begin.

"IFS-trained" means I've completed formal IFS training and apply it in my clinical work. I want to be transparent here: IFS has multiple levels of training, and I've completed substantial training but have one level remaining. I won't use the word "certified" until I've completed the full sequence — that matters to me, and I think it should.

ACT stands for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. It's less focused on changing what you think and more focused on changing your relationship to your thoughts — learning to observe them, make room for them, and move toward what actually matters to you despite them. It's particularly well-suited for anxiety, ADHD, and situations where you've been trying to think your way out of something and it's not working. I've trained in ACT and use it alongside IFS and CBT depending on what's most useful for the person I'm working with.

Yes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of my training and I incorporate it when it's a good fit — especially for practical work on thought patterns, behavioral habits, and building structure. I tend to use it alongside IFS and ACT rather than as the primary approach, but it depends on the person.

Both. I see clients in person at my office in Brownsburg, Indiana — just west of Indianapolis, at 5724 Green St, 2nd Floor. I also offer telehealth sessions to clients anywhere in Indiana. Both are real therapy. If you're not near the Indy area, telehealth is a completely workable option.

I'm licensed in Indiana only, which means I can only provide therapy to clients who are physically located in Indiana. If you're outside Indiana, I'm not able to work with you, but I'm happy to help point you toward resources in your area.

Individual adults only. I don't do couples therapy. If that's what you're looking for, I can try to point you toward someone who works with couples.

No — I do therapy, not testing or formal diagnosis. If you're looking to get evaluated for ADHD, I'm happy to point you toward providers who do that kind of assessment. The work I do is about understanding yourself and building a life that works for your brain — it's the work that often happens alongside or after a formal evaluation, not instead of it.