Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to what prospective clients most often ask before reaching out.

If you have a question not answered here, please don't hesitate to reach out via the contact form. I'm happy to connect before you decide whether this feels like the right fit.

I am a private pay provider and do not work with insurance. This is an intentional choice that allows me to offer personalized, depth-oriented care without clinical restrictions, and keeps your information fully confidential without third-party access or limitations on the frequency, length, or focus of our sessions. That said, if you have out-of-network benefits through your insurance plan, I can provide a superbill (a detailed receipt) for you to submit to your insurance, or — with your permission — I can submit out-of-network claims on your behalf. Please note that submitting claims requires a mental health diagnosis, reimbursement is not guaranteed, and only sessions held at the full rate are eligible for submission. Astrology readings and Family Constellations sessions are not covered by insurance and cannot be submitted for reimbursement — these are privately paid services. You can read the full details on the Policies page.

Each modality works at a different level of the self and the system. IFS (Internal Family Systems) works with the different "parts" of your inner world — the protectors, the wounded parts, and the calm, compassionate Self at your core. It is gentle, experiential, and deeply relational. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) uses bilateral stimulation to help the nervous system process and integrate traumatic memories and emotional blockages that talk alone cannot reach. Family Constellations works at the level of the family system — uncovering hidden loyalties, entanglements, and unresolved patterns that may be shaping your present-day relationships and behaviors, often across generations. These modalities are complementary, and I often weave them together depending on what is present in the work.

Fill out the contact form and request to be added to the mailing list — that is the best way to hear about upcoming groups as soon as they are announced. You can also check the Events page, where upcoming workshops and group sessions will be posted.

Group sessions operate on a cost-sharing model. Pricing is provided on the posted event flyers, and payment is received prior to the event to secure your spot.

A few important things to know about group sessions:

✦Each group session typically includes one or two individual constellations. Attendance and payment do not guarantee that your personal constellation will be selected.
✦Participants often report meaningful insights and benefits from attending, even when their own constellation is not among those facilitated in the session.
✦Please provide at least 48 hours notice of cancellation (email preferred). Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations made within 48 hours of the event.

Not at all — though an openness to it is helpful. Many clients develop or deepen a mindfulness practice through our work together. What matters most is a willingness to turn inward and a readiness to engage with what arises.

This varies widely and is something we will discuss after your initial evaluation. Some clients work intensively over a shorter period; others stay for years as the work deepens. There is no fixed timeline. We will check in regularly about where you are and what feels right.

Sessions are best spent experientially, rather than talk-heavy. Though there may be days where talking alone feels helpful — a breath or a pause — before returning to experiential work. After necessary psychoeducation about our focused modality, we may work with meditative states, guided imagery, body sensation, self-connection and intuition, or constellation work — depending on what is present. The goal is not to analyze the story, but to practice being with it in a new way.

EMDR, in particular, is a highly structured process. After one to two assessment and history-taking sessions, we move into a dedicated resourcing session to build inner stability and safety before any processing begins. From there, we target a specific trauma, memory, or experience. Every processing session closes with a container exercise and a guided imagery and somatic mindfulness tool — so that trauma processing feels contained and safe rather than open-ended. You also have full autonomy over pacing at every step, including the ability to stop at any time.

Therapy sessions are offered as weekly or bi-weekly slots. Consistency is important for the depth of work we do together — it allows us to build momentum and trust over time.

Yes. Sessions are available both in-person in Burlington, VT and via video for Vermont and Massachusetts residents. Both formats can support deep, experiential work.

Under the No Surprises Act (effective January 1, 2022), therapy clients in Vermont and Massachusetts have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of services before beginning treatment. This applies to licensed clinical therapy (IFS/EMDR) only — Astrology and Family Constellations are alternative healing services and are not subject to this requirement. You can read the full details on the Policies page.

Yes. Both EMDR and IFS are available as focused adjunct sessions alongside existing therapy work with another provider. If you are looking to go deeper on a specific area — processing a particular trauma, or working with a specific part — we can do that work in a contained, intentional way that complements your primary therapy. Please note that if you are using insurance for sessions with both therapists, the sessions must be scheduled on different days. Insurance providers do not allow reimbursement for multiple therapy sessions on the same day.

I am currently deepening my study of astrology and welcome clients who are curious to explore it together — it is not a formal offering yet, but an evolving part of how I understand the psyche. Did you know that Carl Jung's daughter, a professional astrologer, would cast charts for his clients? He used them to gain deeper clinical insight into the psyche. If you are open to it, I can review areas of your chart to deepen our understanding of the "here and now" — what might be bringing you into therapy, what you are currently moving through, and how you might meet your own season of life with more ease.

Yes. Astrology readings are a future offering that I am not yet ready to launch. Your birth chart is a sacred map — a snapshot of the cosmos at the moment you arrived. Through a personal reading, we can explore your natal placements, current transits, and the archetypal patterns shaping your path. If this is something you are interested in, I encourage you to join the mailing list to be notified when readings become available.

Sliding scale spots are not available at this time. I encourage you to check back, or to reach out — I am happy to have a conversation about what may be possible. When spots are open, eligibility is based on a self-reported, good-faith conversation with no documentation required. Please note: Sliding scale sessions are not eligible for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Insurance submission requires that the full session rate be billed. If you are interested in utilizing out-of-network benefits, sessions must be held at the full rate.

If your insurance plan includes out-of-network benefits, you may be able to receive partial reimbursement for our sessions. Here is a step-by-step overview of the process:

1.Confirm your benefits. Call the member services number on the back of your insurance card and ask: “Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits?” Key questions to ask: What is my out-of-network deductible? What percentage is reimbursed after the deductible is met? Is there a session limit per year?
2.Request a superbill. After each session (or monthly), I can provide you with a superbill — a detailed receipt that includes the date of service, CPT code, diagnosis code, session fee, and my provider information. This is the document your insurance company needs to process a claim.
3.Submit the superbill to your insurance. Log in to your insurance portal or mail/fax the superbill to the claims address on your card. Some insurers also accept claims by phone.
4.Track your claim. Allow 2–4 weeks for processing. You can check the status through your insurance portal or by calling member services.
5.Receive reimbursement. If approved, your insurer will send reimbursement directly to you (not to me). The amount depends on your plan, deductible status, and how your insurer codes the session length.

Please note: Reimbursement is not guaranteed. Only sessions held at the full rate are eligible — sliding scale sessions cannot be submitted. Submitting a claim requires a mental health diagnosis to be included on the superbill.

Payment for therapy services can typically be made using a Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). However, eligibility depends on your specific plan — please verify with your plan administrator prior to your appointment should you wish to use one of these funding sources.

Here is a brief overview of how each account type works:

HSA — Health Savings Account

An HSA is a tax-advantaged account you own and fund yourself, available only to those enrolled in a qualifying High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). Funds roll over year to year and are yours to keep even if you change jobs or insurance. You can use HSA funds for qualified medical expenses, including mental health therapy.

FSA — Flexible Spending Account

An FSA is an employer-sponsored account funded with pre-tax dollars. Unlike an HSA, FSA funds are generally subject to a "use it or lose it" rule — unspent funds may not carry over to the following year (though some plans allow a small rollover or grace period). FSA funds can typically be used for qualified mental health services.

HRA — Health Reimbursement Arrangement

An HRA is funded entirely by your employer — you do not contribute to it. Your employer sets the rules for what expenses are eligible and how much is available. Some HRAs cover mental health services; others may not. Check with your HR department or plan administrator to confirm what is covered under your specific arrangement.

Please note: Eligibility and coverage vary by plan. Always confirm with your plan administrator before your appointment to ensure therapy sessions qualify under your specific account.

I see clients on weekdays, Monday through Thursday, from 9 am to 3 pm. I take a lunch break at noon and do not offer 12 pm appointment slots.

I only work with adults.

The first step is a free 15-minute phone consultation. You can reach out via the contact form on this site or send an email directly. We will use that time to get a sense of fit, answer any questions you have, and talk about next steps. I look forward to connecting with you.

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