lumen and ember counseling

Consultation

I offer a free 15-minute consultation by phone so you can get a sense of whether we’re a good fit. This brief conversation also allows me to determine whether I’m the right therapist to support your needs.

Reduced Fees

If my full fee is not affordable, please let me know. I offer a limited number of sliding-scale spots, and I’m happy to connect you with another counselor if a different option better fits your budget.

Rates

Rates will be discussed during your initial appointment. A standard therapy session is approximately 50 minutes.

Insurance

I am in network with many major insurance plans. Coverage, co-pays, and deductibles vary by plan, so please contact your insurance provider to confirm your mental health benefits.
You can also verify your benefits or book through Headway here:

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify me at least 24 hours in advance. Appointments missed or canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice will be billed at the full session rate.

Payment

Payment is due at the time of service. I accept cash, credit cards, and checks.

Please fill out the intake forms prior to our appointment.

Client Intake
Consent to Release Information
Limits of Confidentiality
Informed Consent for Online Therapy

Good Faith Estimate

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services.
You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visitwww.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 368-1019.