Frequently Asked Questions

I only serve clients who are women in New Jersey because I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of New Jersey, and  I have 14 years of experience providing mental health therapy to women at all stages in life. As an NJ licensed therapist, I provide in-person appointments at my office in Audubon, NJ, as well as convenient telehealth services to women anywhere in the state of New Jersey.

My own therapist helped me navigate my own life challenges as a woman, and it’s my mission to provide a safe space in therapy for women, inviting exploration of their inner-self, offering healing for any part of a woman’s past or present that is keeping them from living their most authentic life today.

When searching for the “right” therapist it’s important to remember, that not all websites, social media pages, or professional affiliations show the full spectrum of a therapist’s personality or abilities. I suggest thinking about why do you want to begin therapy? What are you hoping to gain from seeing a therapist? What kind of person do you find yourself most comfortable with? Once you have an idea, browse through different therapists’ virtual platforms. Find two or three that match your needs, and schedule an initial phone call. Most therapists offer a free consultation call. Once you’ve spoken to all of your initial choices , determine who you think will be the best fit, and schedule a session. If you find you’re not connecting with any of them, try the next therapist on your list.

Therapy is a great place to make changes and heal. A large part of that change comes from your relationship with your therapist. Just like when you meet a new person and you get an intuition about whether the new relationship will work or not. I suggest attending at least three sessions to work through your initial nerves before deciding if I am the right therapist for you. My hope is to help, so if I’m not the right fit, I will gladly help you find someone more suitable for you on your journey.

A therapy session, whether it be virtual or in-person, should always be a safe space for both the client and the counselor. Therapy begins with the client and therapist meeting virtually or in-person. We will begin with a check-in, and then we move into the exploration of your goals. This can be processing past events, discussing current problems, or working on solution focused skills. Each session may be tailored differently to meet your personal needs. You may notice some sessions are easy and fly by, while others feel emotional and difficult to get through. It is completely normal to feel nervous prior to a therapy session, even after being in therapy for a while. Talking about your life, emotions, traumas, and relationships can be difficult, but therapy is a place where you are able to be vulnerable. Therapy is not meant to be scary, but healing.

I understand that life happens; I request that you cancel and reschedule your session within 24 hours and no fee will be charged, unless there is an emergency. I also provide a 15-minute late window; after 15 minutes the session will be considered missed, and the full session fee will be charged.

Being an in-network provider limits the work we are able to do together. Insurance companies often allow for only a specific number of therapy sessions and only allow for you to see specific therapists. I think therapy should allow you to go at your own pace, without any stipulations. Insurance companies have also declined claims after sessions have been held, leaving you with a large bill. I don’t want anything to get in your way of healing. That is why I am an out-of-network provider. Prior to your first session, I strongly encourage you to reach out to your insurance company to obtain information regarding your out-of-network benefits, reimbursement rates, telehealth coverage, and deductible. Many clients are pleasantly surprised to hear that their insurance company reimburses a significant amount for therapy sessions with out-of-network providers.

For telehealth (virtual) appointments, I suggest making sure you have privacy and are in a space that makes you feel safe and comfortable. Also, I would suggest that you don’t have anything scheduled for at least 15 minutes after your session. Have a glass of water nearby, and if movement helps, something to fidget with. This could be a pen, hair tie, or anything that is small and easily moves through your fingers. Relax, and know everything will be okay.