what to expect

GETTING STARTED

We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation, to learn a bit about what you are looking for in therapy, and to allow both you and the therapist to get a sense for whether you might work well together.  At the end of this consultation, we may schedule an initial therapy session, or we may suggest another therapist who might be a better fit for your needs.

APPOINTMENTS

Individual therapy sessions are usually 50 minutes long and generally occur once or twice per week. Sometimes we may suggest longer or more frequent sessions if we think this will be most helpful for you. We offer in-person and telehealth sessions, depending on availability and suitability of the therapy format to individuals’ needs.

fees & insurance

Our rates are standard for Charlottesville, and can be discussed during our initial phone consultation.  Payment is collected at the time of service by cash or check.  We are not in-network with insurance, but you may be able to get reimbursed for some portion of the cost of therapy if you have out-of-network benefits. If you wish to use out-of-network benefits, you will pay your therapist directly, and then request reimbursement from your insurance company. Your therapist will provide you with monthly statements needed to do this. Each insurance company has different policies for reimbursement and we encourage you to find out what your plan offers before your first session.