Frequently Asked Questions
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My private pay rate is $225 per 53 minute session for couples and individuals.
I am an out-of-network provider. I prioritize specialized care for my clients, which allows me to work without the restrictions of insurance companies. I provide monthly superbills that you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. I've partnered with Thrizer to handle that process automatically, which typically saves clients around 70% upfront. You can check your benefits in under a minute here.
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Yes, I am happy to provide super bills as needed. I also offer Thrizer, which streamlines the entire process and covers the insurance payment upfront so you don't wait for reimbursement.
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Absolutely! I use the terms open relationships and polyamory because they are valid in their own right and need not be defined by what they aren't. I don't assume open and poly relationships are any less ethical or consensual than monogamous relationships, so no need to preemptively qualify them as such.
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Definitely. I've supported clients at every step: questioning their gender assigned at birth, exploring their real identity, transitioning, coming out, and living authentically. Anyone can struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationships- but gender questioning and transitioning can intersect with these struggles in unique ways that many cis folks often just don't get.
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I was born with the traits we often call ADHD and high sensitivity. I'm not autistic, but I've always naturally clicked with people who are, so I've specialized in working with autistic folks ever since I was in grad school.
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No, that's a specialty I haven’t pursued. Sex positivity, kink, and sexually open relationships are simply parts of my clients’ lives that I personally relate to.
You can bring your full self or relationship into therapy without having to explain it to me or worry about judgement. But if difficulties with sex are your primary focus, be aware that’s not my primary focus as a therapist.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-backed therapy for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and phobias. It helps your brain fully process memories that were stored in a fragmented, "stuck" way when they occurred.
During EMDR, we identify the specific memories and negative beliefs attached to them—like "I'm not safe" or "It was my fault"—and use bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements) to activate your brain's natural processing system. As the memory reprocesses, the emotional charge decreases and healthier beliefs take their place. You don't have to talk through the trauma in detail, and the work resolves it at the root rather than just managing symptoms.
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Because they are structured, practical methods that are proven to be effective. They all focus on patterns, skills, and behavior change- not just insight. These models provide clear frameworks for understanding how thoughts, emotions, physiology, and relationships interact, and many clients benefit greatly from getting truly actionable guidance.
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In addition to being a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am also a Licensed Addictions Counselor. I’m well qualified and experienced in addictions therapy with people who struggle with drinking, marijuana, heroin, amphetamines, nicotine, porn, gambling, and more.
In fact, CBT and DBT are widely considered the two most effective treatments for addiction. I have specialized training in treating couples dealing with addiction as well.
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Trauma is not defined by how extreme an event looks from the outside but by how your nervous system adapted to it. Many people develop trauma responses from chronic stress, emotional neglect, religious indoctrination, or unhealthy relationships. If earlier experiences are still shaping how you respond, relate, or regulate emotion today, it’s invaluable to understand your struggles through a trauma lens, even without a single defining event.
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Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call the Colorado Division of Insurance at 303-894-7490 or 1-800-930-3745.

