FAQs

Are your services confidential?

Everything you share in therapy is confidential (meaning I am prohibited by law from sharing it with anyone you have not specifically give me permission to share it with), with a few key exceptions. I am obligated by law to break confidentiality in the following situations:

-If I’m subpoenaed by a court system.

-If I’m being investigated/ audited by a government oversight agency.

-If I assess that you are in imminent risk of harming yourself or another person.

-If I have reason to believe there is a legally reportable situation of child or elder abuse.

If we work together, you can ask any questions about confidentiality at any time. I utilize a harm reduction framework. In regards to confidentiality, this means that I will do my very best to plan with you around how to navigate the limits of my confidentiality, including what the potential risks, benefits, or resulting consequences might be so you can make informed decisions about what you wish to share.

What is your cancellation policy?

Showing up to therapy, both in the physical and mental sense, is one of the main factors in it being effective. I want therapy to be effective for you and for you to feel like your time is valuable, which it is.  I ask that you let me know a minimum of 24 hours in advance of our session if you’d like to cancel or reschedule.

If you cancel fewer than 24 hours before a session or if you don’t show for a scheduled session, you will be required to pay my full rate for your missed session ($200).  I do make exceptions to this policy for emergency or out-of-your-control situations (like same-day sickness, flat tires, etc.) because we’re all human and things happen.

In the event that I need to cancel last-minute, you will not be charged. I always do my best to let my clients know of a cancellation with as much notice as possible, either via email or during session.

How long will it take? How will I know when I’m “done” with therapy?

Therapy is a unique and individualized experience for every person. So, the length of time you spend in therapy is ultimately up to you. Periodically, I will check in with clients to see how they feel about what our progress in therapy, and whether or not they would like to continue with weekly, biweekly, or PRN sessions, or perhaps feel that they have completed their goals altogether, and would no longer like to continue with sessions. My clients are also welcome to initiate this conversation whenever they feel it’s appropriate. You’ll know you’re “done” when you feel you’ve adequately addressed the goals you had when you set out to participate in therapy.

Sometimes, people continue to discover new goals in therapy, and spend years attending sessions with varying frequency.

Sometimes, people achieve their initial goals and feel satisfied and ready to move on after a few months or a year.

Sometimes, people discover new goals that lead them to find a new therapist who specializes in something different.

All of these variable ends to therapy are perfectly appropriate and good.

What does LCSW mean? What does LICSW mean? Why do you list them both?

“LCSW” stands for “Licensed Clinical Social Worker” and it is a type of psychotherapy license in the state of Connecticut. “LICSW” is the equivalent license in the state of Massachusetts, and it stands for “Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker”. It means I’ve earned a master’s degree in clinical social work (during which my specialty focus was trauma), followed by completing a minimum of 3,000 hours of clinical work under supervision, and passed two levels of licensure exams. To maintain my license, I am required to stay up-to-date on new developments and best practices in the field through regular clinical supervision and professional education.

What does RYT-200 mean?

“RYT” stands for “Registered Yoga Teacher” and “200” indicates that I have undergone 200 hours of yoga teacher training. To maintain this title, I also am required to develop my competency as a yoga teacher by attending trainings on a yearly basis.

How do I access my out-of-network benefits?

If you’d like to find out if your insurance offers out-of-network benefits, you’ll need to call your insurance company and ask the following questions:

• How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?
• What are my out-of-network mental health benefits?
• What is my deductible and has it been met?
• How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
• Is a referral required from my primary care physician to see a therapist?