Frequently asked questions
Helping you know what to expect.
Curious about how therapy works, what to expect from sessions, or how to get started? You’re not alone. These answers are here to give you clarity, set expectations, and help you feel more comfortable taking the next step in your healing journey.
I do not bill insurance directly, as I am considered an out-of-network provider. However, many PPO plans offer partial reimbursement for out-of-network therapy once you’ve met your deductible. To find out what your plan covers, please contact your insurance provider and ask about out-of-network mental health benefits. If you’re eligible, I’ll provide a superbill (an itemized receipt) that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
TIP: Some people have found using Reimbursify makes getting reimbursement easier.
My standard rate is $300 for a 55-minute therapy session. Extended sessions are also available: $495 for 90 minutes and $660 for 2 hours. Longer sessions can be especially helpful if you’d like to make deeper progress in fewer meetings, as they provide more time to work through trauma symptoms than a traditional 55-minute session.
EMDR Intensive is $1,500 for a 3-hour session. Many clients find the results from an intensive to be remarkably effective, often achieving meaningful progress more quickly than in traditional weekly sessions. By integrating Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) with EMDR, it’s sometimes possible to resolve specific issues in as little as one session.
Yes. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a well-researched, evidence-based therapy recognized by the American Psychological Association (APA), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as an effective treatment for trauma and PTSD. Studies show it can lead to significant improvement—and sometimes complete resolution of PTSD symptoms in single-trauma cases—in as few as three sessions. Because it is so targeted, EMDR intensives often create lasting change in a shorter timeframe than traditional weekly therapy.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a relatively new, evidence-based therapy that has shown strong results in treating PTSD, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Research has demonstrated dramatic reductions in PTSD symptoms, including in combat veterans and individuals experiencing complicated grief.
If you’d like to explore the research further, here are some helpful resources:
- University of South Florida study on ART and PTSD symptom reduction
- Your Ultimate Guide to ART – Positive Psychology
- Comparison of ART for Veterans With and Without Prior PTSD Treatment – Military Medicine
- Randomized Controlled Trial of ART for Combat-Related PTSD – PubMed
- Randomized Controlled Trial of ART for Complicated Grief – PMC
- Overview of ART for PTSD – Psychiatric Times
- International Society of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (IS-ART)
- ART: Evidence-Based Overview
EMDR and ART can help individuals process and neutralize a wide range of emotional and traumatic experiences, including:
- Physical or sexual abuse
- Assault
- Fear of needles
- Chronic pain
- IBS and other digestive issues
- Auto-immune–related distress
- Trauma from car accidents
- Partner infidelity
- Job loss or financial trauma
- Non-Epileptic Seizures (NES)
- Anxiety and depression
- Childhood emotional abuse
- Parenting anxiety or guilt
- Complex trauma
Many clients report meaningful emotional shifts after EMDR/ART, including:
- Increased positive thinking
- A greater sense of hope
- Expanded creativity
- Stronger connection to others
- More humor, lightness, and playfulness
- And many other uplifting possibilities