Clear costs. No surprises.

I don't bill insurance directly. I can give you a superbill, an itemized receipt you can send to your insurer to request out-of-network reimbursement. Many plans cover more out-of-network mental health care than people expect, so it's worth calling yours to ask.

• Do I have out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health?
• What is my out-of-network deductible, and how much of it have I met?
• What percentage do you reimburse for a 50-minute session (CPT code 90834)?
• Do I need pre-authorization, and how do I submit a superbill?

Sessions are $155 for 50 minutes, paid at the time of service.

No. My fee is $155 per session for everyone. If your insurance plan has out-of-network benefits, a superbill may help you get part of that back. If cost is a concern, bring it up on the free call. I'm glad to talk it through honestly.

Please give at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations and missed sessions are charged the full $155, because that time was held for you.

Yes. It's a free 15-minute phone call to talk about what's going on, ask how I work, and decide together whether we're a good fit. There's no obligation.

No. If you already know you'd like to start, you can book a first session directly. The free call is there if you'd rather talk first.

Adults, teens 13 and up, and couples.

Yes. I see clients in person at my Fort Worth office and online anywhere in Texas.

We get to know each other. We'll talk about what brings you in, your history, what you're struggling with now, and what you'd like to be different. I'll also explain how I work and answer your questions.

That's completely normal. The free consultation exists for exactly that: to ask questions and get a feel for it, with no pressure to commit.

Many approaches focus mainly on managing symptoms. Psychodynamic therapy works on that too, and also asks where the symptoms come from. In our sessions we pay close attention to what you feel, what you tend to avoid, the patterns that repeat in your relationships, and how those patterns show up between the two of us. Nothing that crosses your mind is off-limits, including dreams, daydreams, and things that seem too small to mention. When it helps, I also draw on tools from other approaches, such as CBT and EMDR.

No. Sessions start wherever you are, which is usually something happening in your life right now. We talk about the past when it helps make sense of the present, not for its own sake. When a pattern turns out to have older roots, understanding those roots is often what loosens its grip.

It varies from person to person. Many people notice a real difference somewhere in the first several months, and deeper change usually keeps building over a year or more of weekly sessions. Some people stop when they've gotten what they came for; others choose to keep going. We'll check in together along the way.

Yes. Confidentiality is protected by law and by professional ethics. There are a few legal exceptions, and I'll walk you through them in our first session.

Yes. I'm a therapist at Vervewell Counseling, a group practice of therapists in Fort Worth's Near Southside. When you book with me, you'll work with me directly. Being part of a team also means that if a different specialty would serve you better, I can refer you to a colleague at Vervewell whose work I know and trust. Meet the Vervewell team.