Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to have a diagnosis of an eating disorder or OCD to come and see you?

No. DSM-V diagnoses are not required for my behavioral counseling services. I am happy to do an assessment with you and refer you to a psychiatrist if you feel it would be beneficial. Diagnoses need to be thoughtfully considered before they are made and it’s always okay (and recommended) to get multiple opinions. Whether or not you have an official diagnosis, you deserve care and treatment for the symptoms you’re experiencing.

How much do you charge for services, and do you take health insurance?

My fees for behavioral counseling (in-person or virtual) are: $295.00 for a 90–120-minute initial consultation and $175 for a 50–60-minute follow-up session.

I do not take health insurance and payment is due at the time of service. You can, however, check with your health insurance to see if behavioral counseling is partially or fully covered on your particular plan. As an out-of-network provider I may be able to provide you with a “superbill.” The “superbill” shows how much you paid for my services. You can submit the “superbill” to your insurance company to see if they will reimburse you for my services. You are fully responsible for checking your insurance benefits, submitting insurance paperwork, and following up with your insurance company. I do not provide this service.

In addition to major credit cards, I also accept credit cards associated with flexible spending accounts (FSA) or health savings accounts (HSA) if you’re enrolled in either program through your health insurance provider.

Why do I have to give you my credit card information to keep on file?

As a self-employed service provider, I make my living by seeing clients on an appointment basis. When you book an appointment with me, I have reserved this appointment time especially for you. If you do not show up for your appointment, I do not get paid for the time I’ve set aside for you. My practice has a 48 hour (minimum) cancellation policy. If you do not cancel within 48 hours, or don’t show up for your appointment your credit card will be charged for the full cost of the service. Credit card authorization is part of my service agreement and needs to be on file before your first appointment.

Do you offer equity pricing/a reduced fee if I can’t afford your regular fees?

Yes, absolutely! Offering affordable access to mental health services is important to me. Behavioral counseling sessions can be costly. I offer negotiated reduced fees on a limited basis. Please reach out and ask if I have spots available.

I don’t live in Georgia. Can I still work with you?

I hold a multistate professional nursing license, meaning that I can practice in more than 30 U.S. states. Please click this link to learn more about my multistate license. If your state is part of the multistate licensing compact, I will check with your state’s board of nursing to ensure that I meet all of the state’s requirements. If so, we can work together virtually. There are a few requirements that I have when working with out-of-state clients to keep my clients safe: 1) You need to have a primary care provider (physician), psychiatrist, or primary therapist that you see on a consistent basis and that you will give me permission to communicate with; 2) We will work together to create a safety plan for you that lists the contact information for all of your providers and community resources in case you need immediate assistance; and 3) You will identify an individual to serve as an emergency contact and give me permission to keep this person’s contact information on file.