Prior to any sessions, I conduct a short consultation phone call for both therapist and potential client to assess for mutual fit. If therapy is agreed upon, an intake session would be scheduled either virtually or in person.
This initial session will be more "information gathering" where I will ask both general and focused questions to establish a foundation for our work together. Following this intake session, we will identify our areas of focus (e.g. goals), and can spend each session thereafter exploring both current and presenting concerns, or broader themes to build personal insight.
Sessions are generally "talk therapy" sessions and most clients find they benefit the most from sessions when they come in with something to explore. That said, I am an interactive provider who will engage clients in thoughtful discussion and collaborate on themes and narratives for consideration throughout treatment.
I primarily provide individual therapy, which is limited to one on one work between the therapist and client. Occasionally I may offer group therapy, and if so, it would focus on a single topic. I do not provide any couples or family therapy and would refer out if the need arises.
I work exclusively with adults (ages 18-60+). Most of my clients average between their early twenties and late forties.
I offer sessions both virtually and in person. My virtual sessions are held on HIPAA-compliant video platform, and in person sessions are held in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Availability for in person sessions are limited and only offered on Wednesdays. All clients who reside in California will be seen virtually.
Currently, I am not accepting any new clients and have a waitlist for interested individuals. Feel free to contact me if you would like to consider work together and be added to my waitlist.
Individual therapy sessions are 53 minutes long. Intakes sessions are 60 minutes.
I offer long term therapy (as opposed to shorter term treatment measuring between 10-20 sessions) that focuses on a relational, attachment, and psychodynamic lens. As such, it is expected of new clients to engage for four consecutive weekly sessions to facilitate comfortable rapport and assess for mutual fit, prior to discussion or consideration of alternative frequencies (biweekly or monthly). Generally, most clients maintain a weekly frequency and at the onset of treatment, we will agree on a regular day and time that fits both of our schedules.
On average, clients can expect the duration of treatment to be anywhere between six months to multiple years.
Yes! I believe in providing care that is relatively accessible and as such, accept insurances from a number of insurance providers. Unfortunately, this is limited to only the state of Massachusetts where my primary practice is located at.
In Massachusetts, I am in network with: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Cigna, Optum (including United Healthcare), and Point32Health (including Harvard Pilgram and Tufts)
In California, I am not in network for any insurance program. If you are a California client, you can seek reimbursement with your insurance carrier directly if you have out of network benefits.
For out of network clients (in MA and CA): We would meet on a private pay basis and I would provide a superbill as needed.
For co-pay or co-insurance payments, I only accept card payments. I ask that all clients keep a card on file for autopay to simplify the process without disruptions. Your specific co-pay/co-insurance amount will depend on your individual plan, of which there may be a deductible prerequisite.
My private pay rates are $200 per individual session and $220 for an intake session.
I do offer a sliding scale and reduced rate for those unable to meet my private pay rates. These rates are determined on a case by case basis.
I have a strict 24 hour cancellation policy and any late notice or no show appointment will result in a cancellation fee of $100.
I currently have a waitlist for both Massachusetts and California residents, for all formats virtual and in-person. Feel free to contact me if you would like to be added to my waitlist.
To connect with me, please fill out my contact form here. I will generally return outreach within 1-2 business days (barring any out-of-office exceptions).