FAQS

Questions about what it’s like to work together?

Here are some of the most common questions I get from folks about therapy.

If you don’t see your question answered below, contact me.

  • I offer services at rates ranging from pro bono to full fee. Click here for my rates.

  • I offer both private-pay and insurance billing options.
    My services are generally private pay; however, I do reserve a certain number of pro bono, reduced-fee, and insurance-based spots as a matter of increased accessibility and equity. However, I can provide a superbill for possible reimbursement. Insurance spots do come available from time to time, which I bill through Headway.

  • I offer both telehealth and in-person sessions, including walk-and-talk therapy.

    In-Person Appointment Guidelines
    To help your session go smoothly, please keep the following in mind:

    • Arrive a few minutes early to settle in.

    • My office is centrally located in Woodland Heights, Houston.

    • Street parking is available nearby.

    • Sessions begin promptly, so give yourself time to check in and get comfortable.

    • To protect your privacy and that of others, please silence your phone and avoid bringing guests unless previously discussed.

    We’re committed to providing a confidential and welcoming space. If you have any questions before your appointment, feel free to reach out.

  • Use the contact form to book a free consultation call.
    You can also book a consultation or initial session (if you want to jump right in) via my scheduling portal. If we decide to work together, I’ll send intake paperwork, including informed consent, practice policies, and a few brief questionnaires. From there, we just… begin.

  • My work is a good fit for deep-feeling, intellectually curious, or highly creative people—especially those who’ve never quite fit the mold.
    I work with LGBTQ+ clients, neurodivergent folks, artists, second-career professionals, and high-achieving but quietly overwhelmed people. I also work with adolescents and young adults navigating these same themes from a younger vantage point. We’ll build a therapeutic space that’s collaborative, affirming, and grounded in relational safety. I’m not here to fix you—I’m here to witness, challenge, and support you.

    Please note: I do not support treatment models that include ABA-baed intervention.

  • Whether you’ve never tried therapy before but can’t wait to get started spent thousands of dollars on therapy that only scratched the surface, or you're tired of making slow progress because life keeps interrupting your process, an intensive may be the most direct, powerful investment you can make in your emotional well-being.

    It’s not cheap—but it’s not supposed to be. It’s a high-touch, high-care model designed for people who are ready to go there.

  • EMDR helps untangle stuck trauma.
    I offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in both weekly and intensive formats. It's especially powerful for those with complex trauma, performance perfectionism, or early experiences of invalidation. If traditional therapy has felt slow or overly reliant on knowing “the answers,” EMDR may offer the depth and momentum you're craving.

  • Absolutely—this is queer-competent, gender-affirming care.
    I find it hard to say I specialize in something that is so deeply a part of both my lived and professional experience, but whether you're trans, nonbinary, fluid, questioning, or simply exhausted by heteronormative assumptions, you are affirmed here. This is a space for your whole identity, including the parts you haven’t shared anywhere else. Still, my job isn’t to affirm you like a stamp of approval. it’s to hold space with humility while you explore who you are and what living joyfully looks like for you.

  • Yes—and not just to help you “get it together.”
    Many high-functioning creatives, engineers, and entrepreneurs with ADHD, AuDHD, and autism feel like their lives are both brilliant and chaotic. Therapy isn’t about productivity hacks—it’s about untangling shame, learning to trust your rhythms, and creating a life that actually works for you. I also support teens and young adults navigating similar experiences in high-pressure academic and social environments.

  • Yes—especially those who question everything.
    I work with adolescents (ages 13+) who are exploring identity, managing pressure, or learning to cope in families and school systems that don’t always make room for their full selves. Many of my teen clients are gifted, creative, queer, neurodivergent, or simply deep thinkers. Therapy with teens is respectful, relational, and focused on autonomy. I also support parents—especially those raising outside-the-box kids with care, privilege, and high expectations—to show up more consciously for their children.

  • Yes, with a focus on high-value, low-stress connection.
    My family and parenting work focuses on clarity, connection, and values, not control. I offer intensives for parents who want to improve communication and support their kids with more cohesion, ADHD parents who feel like they’ll never get it together, and families whose nontraditional values or make-up might have made it hard to find a nonjudgmental therapist in the past. I also support caregivers of LGBTQ+ or neurodivergent teens.

  • You don’t have to know. That’s part of the work.
    Many clients begin therapy with a foggy sense of burnout, dissatisfaction, or unease, not a neat list of goals. That’s okay. We’ll start where you are and make meaning together, without rushing.

  • Yes, especially if you’ve felt dismissed, misunderstood, pathologized, or unseen.
    Many of my clients have experienced therapy that was too rigid, too shallow, or too clinical. Here, we build something human. I welcome your skepticism, grief, or mistrust, and I’m committed to repair if needed. Therapy should never feel like another place where you have to perform.

  • Yes—for logistical needs, during business hours.
    I respond to messages within 3 business days. In the event that you want to schedule an additional session, please do so via Sessions Health. I do not offer emergency support between sessions, but we can work together to build external supports or safety plans as needed. In the event of an mental health emergency, please visit your nearest emergency room or reach out to another crisis resource.

  • 24 hours’ notice is required for rescheduling or cancellation.
    Cancelations within 24 hours will be charged $100. This policy supports rhythm, respect, and sustainability within the care you receive. I do offer the option the reschedule within the same week in lieu of a cancelation fee (wouldn’t we both rather you actually receive the service you pay for?) if I have an opening.

  • Under federal law known as the No Surprises Act, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate for healthcare services that are not being filed with an insurance provider.

    As a patient, you have the legal right to obtain a "Good Faith Estimate" that outlines the anticipated costs of your medical or mental health care. This requirement applies to all healthcare providers, including mental health practitioners, ensuring transparency in billing practices. Your rights under this law are outlined below:

    Receipt of Good Faith Estimate: You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate, offering a detailed breakdown of the anticipated costs for non-emergency services. This encompasses related services like medical tests, prescriptions, medical equipment, and both inpatient and outpatient fees.

    Timely Provision: Your healthcare and mental health provider must furnish you with a Good Faith Estimate at least one business day before your scheduled appointment. Additionally, you can request this estimate from any healthcare or mental health provider before commencing any services.

    Dispute of Excessive Bills: In the event that you receive a bill exceeding your Good Faith Estimate by at least $400, you have the right to dispute the bill.

    Document Retention: Upon receiving your Good Faith Estimate, it is advisable to keep a copy or capture a picture for future reference. This will be valuable should you need to refer to it later.

    For further inquiries or more information regarding your entitlement to a Good Faith Estimate, please visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or contact 1-800-985-3059.

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