FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where is your office located?

19630 Governors Highway, Suite 8
Flossmoor, IL 60422

What are your rates?

Currently my rates for therapy are $150 per 60-minute initial diagnostic intake (initial visit) and $125 per 50-minute follow-up session.

Do you offer an initial consultation?

I do! I offer a free 20-minute phone or in-person consultation. We usually test-drive or sample items before making a commitment. We want to make sure that we like it and that it works for us. The same goes for therapy. This consultation will allow us to see if we are a good fit for one another. If you connect to my style of therapy, great! If not, no worries. What’s important is that you get your work done and receive the best care possible, even if it’s not with me.

Do you do couples counseling?

I primarily work with individuals. I am a firm believer that individual work helps you to better understand yourself and who you bring to each relationship whether it’s romantic, familial, or platonic. That being said, I do offer a few sessions in which your partner can attend because sometimes you just need a therapist to help coach or mediate a specific situation.

However, if you are looking for a marriage and family therapist, I would gladly refer you to one who is trained to work specifically with couples to help you reach your goals.

How long will therapy take?

The simple answer is that there is no simple answer. Each person and every circumstance is different. Some people already feel much better after a few sessions, while others might need treatment for several months. Your goals for therapy, symptoms, and the history of those symptoms will all determine the length of therapy. However, just the beginning of talking about these things can bring a sense of relief.

I do recommend coming in weekly for at least a month. We can then evaluate how therapy is coming along and see if we would need to move to every other week. Many clients choose to come in weekly until they believe they are feeling significant relief of symptoms and/or real change is occurring. Consistency is key. If there are too many gaps between sessions, it can feel like you are starting over again each time and the gains and momentum can be lost.

Are you available for speaking engagements or workshops?

Yes! I speak on many topics ranging from general mental health, faith-based, boundaries and mental health in the workplace. Contact me to book me for your next event.

Do you take insurance?

I currently only participate with Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Provider Organization (BCBS PPO) plans. Clients with this coverage are only responsible for their co-pay and deductible as applicable.

If you do not have BCBS PPO, you will be responsible for full payment at the time of the appointment. However, if you would like to use your out-of-network insurance benefits, you will be provided with a receipt of services that you may submit to your insurance company for partial reimbursement. It is advised that you call your insurance company to verify out-of-network coverage for outpatient mental health services.

How do I pay for sessions?

Cash, check, credit card, PayPal, Chase QuickPay.

Do you have a cancellation policy?

Once your appointment is scheduled, it is reserved for you. Therefore, I request that you notify me a minimum of 24 hours in advance for a cancellation. Appointments that are not cancelled in advance will require payment of the full $125 cost of the session.