How do I make an appointment?

The first step is to book a consultation call. It’s free, and you can choose a time for me to call you to discuss what is bringing you to therapy, any questions you may have, and scheduling availability. Let me know if you are looking for virutal or in person sessions and what insurance you have.Once we chat, we can discuss if it may be a good fit and if our schedules align. I send over some paperwork to complete before the first session.

How long are the therapy sessions?

The first session is around 55-60 minutes, as I’ll be gathering background information so that I can fully understand the whole picture and to determine the best treatment option. All follow up sessions are around 45-50 minutes.

What do I talk about in therapy?

Your session is yours. I will never force you to talk about something that you don’t want to talk about. Talking about things that are weighing on you is a good place to start. I promise I won’t just sit there and stare at you - I’ll help you think about things to explore.

Do you prescribe medication?

I do not. I am not a nurse or doctor, but a mental health therapist. I know quite a bit about medication, and help people decide if talking to a medication prescriber could be beneficial — but I always direct people to speak directly to their doctor/prescriber.

Do you have appointment availability on the weekend?

I do not work on Saturday or Sunday. My appointment availability varies and changes— my evening spots get filled quicker than daytime spots.

Do you take my insurance?

I accept Cigna, Lyra, Princeton Student Health Plan, and Quest. If I do not accept your insurance, please see the Out-of-Network-Benefits FAQ page for more information.

How do I know if you’re the right therapist for me?

The best start to finding a good fit is to figure out what your goals are, and find a therapist that specializes in the area that addresses your concerns and goals. Feeling like your therapist is easy to talk to, creates a safe space, and hears your concerns is another indicator of a potential good fit. Sometimes you can get a sense of that during the consultation phone call or the initial session(s).

How long do I need to attend therapy?

This is very unique to each person and presenting situation. Some of the factors involved here include the severity of the stressor, the type of stressor, if there are ongoing stressors, what environment you are in, what you are looking for, and other factors. For some people, they enjoy having a regular session to process stressors and maintain the skills they learn beyond the bulk of the treatment. For others, once they are done with the bulk of the treatment they feel okay to discontinue. We often determine this together in the initial session or as we go.