GATE Psychotherapy, Counseling

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Balancing work and life along with mind and body (and, for many, spirit) can be challenging. Positive Psychology and Solution-oriented techniques create an effective environment for personal transformation.

People who will benefit from their work with me are those that are willing to own their part of their reality, AND aslo be willing to make actual behavioral/thought changes that help them to take responsiblity for living their life in a way that they choose.

Working from a solution-oriented/client directed approach, I assume that each person has the innate ability to effectively deal with most situations. I will work with you to determine what changes you are endeavoring to make, the strengths you already posses, areas for growth, and action plans to follow. It is important to stress that I will partner with you in your change process, not direct your life or make judgment calls on what is right or wrong for you. Finally, it is important for you to understand that the success of your work depends on what you do outside of my office, not just what you talk about inside it.

Sometimes people will just need a guide to help them remember their own strengths and answers; others may need somebody to teach new tools to get their lives back on track. It is important to stress that I partner with people in their change process, not direct their lives or make judgment calls on what is right or wrong.

I am very present during our counseling sessions. I believe in and enjoy my work, so I give you my full attention and resources, no matter how difficult your circumstances. Your changes are designed to become second nature and long lasting. My presence is calm, casual and honest.

See our FAQ section for the difference between coaching, counseling and therapy

Rates

I believe that deep personal transformation is best achieved outside of managed care companies that limit both your privacy and the interventions available to you. I will provide receipts for out-of-network insurance reimbursement and/or for reimbursement through your cafeteria/flex plan (usually with your employer).

Initial Interview

$100 (45 min) Gather historical information, presenting issues and goals, and develop an individualized treatment plan with you.

Follow-up sessions

$100 per full-session (45 minutes)
$150 per extended-session (80 minutes)
$60 per half-session (30 minutes)

Group therapy

$60 per participant, each session (80 minutes)
CURRENT GROUP FORMING: SMOKING CESSATION

In-Home Consultations

Case-by-case approval
For couples, families with extended family in-home, single/dual parent homes w/children 10-years and older
$750 for 3 visits (90 min each)--Up to 4 household family members. Add $50 for each additional family member (contact me for details)
Includes initial observation, plus 2 in-home follow-ups (each session is 90 min)
Includes assessment of communication patterns, conflict managment and individual differences as they relate to family health
Serious Inquiries Only: Apply Here

*This service is ONLY for those families/couples that are highly motivated to learn and make successful changes. I will not provide this service for families that are struggling with domestic violence, or explosive/destructive outbursts--these cases tend to work better in a neutral location--see Family Therapy

**Remember, your family's success is largely dependent on your decisions and follow through you make in your home and community; ESPECIALLY for parents--most behavior change in children and teens is related to chagnes in parenting attitudes and behavior.

 

Insurance policy

I am moving away from managed care (insurance) and towards private-pay clients only. Many successful, established mental health professionals do not join or remain on insurance panels for three reasons. First, the in-network filing process usually requires a significant breach of client confidentiality. To meet the requirements for in-network reimbursement, I must submit an official client diagnosis and an ongoing progress report, treatment plan, etc. This requires me to divulge personal information about clients, which then becomes part of his or her permanent medical record (potentially driving up client insurance rates and creating problematic 'pre-existing conditions'). Second, there is a great deal of paperwork to submit for in-network benefits, which takes time and energy away from my focus on clients' needs. Third, insurance panel fee schedules are well below national averages, and are therefore not ideal for established professionals.

I currently accept only Value Options, Magellan, and Medicaid, as well as private pay clients. Other insurance companies may offer out-of-network coverage. I will provide you with information necessary to submit your claim for reimbursement, however you are responsible for the session fee at the time of service. Your insurance provider will then reimburse you per your coverage and benefits plan. Not all mental health services are covered by some out-of-network programs, make sure to check your benefits first.