frequently asked questions

  • i have a diverse set of skills pulling from many types of therapy. this will allow you and i to identify the unique combination of skills that is going to feel the most effective and supportive in reaching the goals you’ve identified for yourself. you can read more about my approach here.

  • mondays » 10:00a - 4:00p (last session starts at 3:00p)

    tuesdays » 10:00a - 7:00p (last session starts at 6:00p)

    wednesdays » 10:00a - 7:00p (last session starts at 6:00p)

    thursdays » 10:00a - 4:00p (last session starts at 3:00p)

  • { in-person }

    available all day on mondays and tuesdays.

    slots are also available on wednesday mornings.

    (10:00a - 1:00p with the last starting at 12:00p)

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    { virtual }

    available on all days during working hours.

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    « IMPORTANT NOTE » given that in-person slots are limited, folx who have a preference for in-person appointments will be given priority for sessions on mondays, tuesdays, and wednesday mornings.

  • medicaid clients
    there is no out-of-pocket expense; i bill care oregon directly at the agreed-upon rate.

    • ohp open card

    • healthshare of oregon (including careoregon, jackson care connect, and columbia pacific)

    • pacifisource community solutions

    • allcare

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    private insurance clients
    while i don’t submit claims directly to private insurers, you’ll receive a comprehensive superbill (a detailed receipt of services rendered) that you can present to your plan for full or partial reimbursement. i would like emphasize the importance of reaching out to your insurer prior to our first session to confirm which services are covered and to estimate any out-of-pocket costs you may incur.

    « important » because you’ll be billed directly for all services, you’ll be responsible for any charges that your plan declines or doesn’t cover. please verify your benefits beforehand to avoid unexpected expenses.

    here are some questions that might be helpful to ask:

    • “does my plan cover outpatient mental health or therapy services?”

    • “what is my deductible, and how much have I met so far this year?”

    • “what is my copay or coinsurance for each therapy session?”

    • “is there a session limit or prior-authorization requirement for mental health services?”

    • “does my plan reimburse out-of-network providers, and if so, what percentage?”

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    resources
    here are a few more articles and blog posts with concrete tips and sample questions you can use when calling your insurer about mental health benefits:

  • this offering opens up tiered fees for melanated & cultured bodies — making therapy accessible and honoring our right to mental health care.

    please contact me to learn more about this option.
    *limited slots are available.

  • I accept credit card and fsa/hsa payments electronically through a hippa-compliant record-keeping system called jane.app. I also accept payments via venmo.

  • self-pay & private insurance clients

    when you choose a time slot, it is reserved for you making it inaccessible to other folx.

    given this, I have a 48-hour cancellation policy and will charge the full fee of the session for all folx if an appointment is missed or cancelled without 48+ hour notice. The only time an exception is made is in in the event of emergency (i.e. family crisis) or unpredictable illness.

    medicaid clients

    In accordance with OAR Chapter 410-120, medicaid members cannot be billed for missed appointments. This means that if you miss or late-cancel your appointment, my practice is financially impacted AND individuals who could have been seen have lost the opportunity to schedule in that time slot. Because of this, three or more late cancellations for Medicaid clients within a six-month period or with respect to two consecutive sessions will result in immediate discontinuation of services and referral elsewhere.