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Common questions

Before you reach out

A few things people usually want to know before their first session.

What can I expect from a first session?

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other, talk about what brought you to therapy, and begin identifying what you'd like support with. I'll ask questions to better understand your experiences and what you're hoping for from therapy, and you'll have space to ask questions too. You don't need to have everything figured out or know exactly where to begin — we'll start where you are and go from there.

Do you accept insurance?

No — this is a self-pay (private pay) practice and I don't bill insurance directly. On request I can provide a superbill for you to submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement is not guaranteed and is determined by your plan.

What are your session fees?

Individual sessions are 55 minutes at $100 for private self-pay clients. I also hold a select number of sliding-scale and reduced-fee slots — please reach out for more information.

Is everything I share confidential?

Yes. What you share in session is protected by confidentiality law, with a few narrow legal exceptions (like immediate safety concerns) that I'll walk you through at our first session.

Do you offer telehealth?

Yes. I offer both in-person and secure telehealth sessions. Telehealth is available to clients located anywhere in Texas, while in-person sessions are available at the practice location. Afternoon, evening, and Saturday appointments are available for those who prefer to meet later in the day, after work, or on the weekend.

Will we talk about my childhood and past experiences?

Yes, when it feels relevant to you. We can explore childhood experiences, attachment wounds, family dynamics, and relationships that may still be affecting you today, so the work goes beyond managing symptoms. We'll always move at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

Do you work with complex PTSD (CPTSD) and complex trauma?

Yes. I work with clients who have experienced complex or ongoing trauma and may be dealing with patterns such as emotional overwhelm, difficulty feeling safe, hypervigilance, shutdown, relationship difficulties, shame, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Our work can focus on understanding how those experiences have shaped your nervous system, relationships, sense of self, and ways of coping. I take a trauma-informed, person-centered approach and we move at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

What kinds of things can we work on?

Anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, complex trauma, PTSD, developmental trauma, perfectionism, self-criticism, difficult family dynamics and generational patterns, relationship challenges, communication, attachment, people-pleasing, boundaries, emotional regulation, self-worth, life transitions, and patterns that keep showing up in relationships.

How do I know we're a good fit?

That's exactly what the free 15-minute consultation is for. We'll talk briefly about what you're looking for, and you can ask me anything before committing to a first session. And fit doesn't stop there — if at any point we determine that I'm not the right therapist for your needs, we'll talk about it openly and I'll help connect you with appropriate referrals or other resources.

Take the next step

Still have questions?

Start with a complimentary 15-minute consultation, or book a first session. There is no pressure to have the right words before you reach out.

Sessions are available in person in Houston or by telehealth anywhere in Texas.