Frequently Asked Questions
Quality therapy is an investment.
Therapy can be a significant financial commitment but staying stuck in painful patterns has a cost, too.
If you’re looking for ways to offset the cost, your insurance plan may include out-of-network benefits for therapy. Most PPO insurance plans offer reimbursement once you reach your out of pocket deductible. Therapy can also be paid for from your Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account.
Check your benefits below to see what your plan may reimburse.
What is your fee?
Individual therapy is $185 for a 50-minute session.
Couples therapy is $200 for a 50-minute session.
Longer appointments are available and are prorated based on the standard session fee. Many couples choose 80-minute sessions because the additional time allows us to work more deeply
Do you accept insurance?
I am not contracted or in-network with insurance plans.
If you have out-of-network mental health benefits, your insurance company may reimburse you for a portion of eligible individual therapy expenses. I use Thrizer to help you submit a claim. Reimbursement is determined by your insurance plan and cannot be guaranteed.
Use the benefits checker above to estimate your out-of-network benefits. You may also want to contact your insurance company directly to ask about your specific coverage.
Couples therapy is private pay and is not billed or documented for insurance reimbursement.
Do you offer longer couples therapy sessions?
Yes. While standard couples sessions are 50 minutes, many couples benefit from 80-minute appointments. Longer sessions can give us more room to do that work without rushing.
How often will we meet?
Weekly or biweekly appointments are available. We can discuss the frequency that makes the most sense based on your goals, the level of distress you’re experiencing, scheduling, and where you are in the therapy process.
How long does therapy take?
Meaningful relationship change takes time. Relationship problems rarely emerge overnight and they cannot be resolved overnight.
I think about relationship therapy like examining the foundation of a house. I don’t offer Band-Aids when the weight-bearing structure needs attention. You do not want Band-Aids.
Relationship therapy isn’t simply about resolving the argument that brought you through the door. If we only address the immediate conflict, you may find yourselves back in the same place with a different argument. We will work to understand the recurring patterns between you, the pain and longings underneath them, and create a more secure and responsive bond between you so you can learn to navigate the inevitable hurdles of life together without needing a therapist in the room.
For many, this process unfolds over months rather than a few sessions. Longer-term work may be needed when there has been longstanding distress, betrayal, or significant relationship injuries.
Can we meet virtually?
Yes. Virtual appointments are available for clients located in Oregon.
Online therapy can be a convenient option if traveling to McMinnville is difficult, you live elsewhere in Oregon, or virtual sessions simply work better with your schedule.
Where is your office?
In-person therapy is available in downtown McMinnville, Oregon.
I offer both in-person and virtual appointments so that distance from McMinnville doesn’t necessarily have to prevent us from working together.
How do I know whether you’re the right therapist for me?
The therapeutic relationship matters. I invite you and your partner to meet over Zoom briefly to talk about what is bringing you to therapy, what you’re hoping will change, and whether my approach and experience are a good fit for what you’re looking for. After that we can schedule our first session.