Investment
Why I don't take insurance
Slightly glib answer - because I don’t wanna.
Deeper answer - I don’t “wanna” because I’ve seen what’s possible when we do it differently.
For insurance to pay for your therapy, a few things have to be true:
You need a mental health diagnosis on file, because coverage requires one, even when what you're carrying isn't a disorder.
Sessions need to fit the billing codes, which is where the 50-minute hour comes from.
And your records, your diagnosis, your treatment plan, become something an insurance company can review to decide whether your care is "medically necessary" enough to keep paying for.
I built this practice around refusing that container. Not because insurance is evil, plenty of good therapy happens inside it, but because the work I do doesn't fit in it, and I’m not willing to shrink the work until it does.
Sessions two hours instead of 50 minutes. Intensives can run a half day to several days.
No one needs a diagnosis to justify spending real time on your life. Treatment decisions get made by exactly two people, you and me. And nothing about you gets sent anywhere: your story stays in the room.
That matters to a lot of the people I work with, like members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community who don’t trust our government right now for good reason and veterans and first responders whose careers can be complicated by a mental health paper trail.
What that buys you
The Fees
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Ideal for ongoing complex trauma and identity work, with more depth per visit
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Half-day packages offered from $1,215, full days from $1,485 - the best option for really digging into the roots and quickly making lasting change
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Consultations are $25, phone or video, and if we book a first session, the $25 comes off it.
A consultation with me is real clinical attention, not a sales call, and you'll leave with a direction either way — a plan for us to work together, or an honest recommendation and support with referrals for who might fit better.
Before you commit to anything bigger, you'll have your total costs in writing in a Good Faith Estimate, which is required under the No Surprises Act.
I'm opening to new clients in November 2026, when the practice moves to its new home in North Tonawanda. If the numbers work and the work sounds right, join the waitlist and you'll hear from me when consultations open.
When You’re Ready
If you want to use your out-of-network (OON) benefits
Many plans reimburse part of the cost of out-of-network (OON) therapy, often a meaningful percentage after your deductible for recurring sessions, and a smaller portion for intensives.
For intensives, this usually looks like one “standard” session billed per day.
I'm committed to making therapy as accessible as possible while still preserving quality. That's why I partner with Thrizer - they do all the heavy lifting to get you reimbursed through your insurance's out-of-network benefits. No claim forms for you to fill out.
Enter your information below and see instantly (and privately) what your reimbursement will be. No commitment.
One thing to know before you choose
Because sometimes people don’t realize… reimbursement requires a diagnosis.
The claim that goes to your insurer includes a mental health diagnosis code, and it becomes part of your insurance record.
For most people, that's a fine trade for the money back.
For some, especially anyone with gender-affirming care needs, security clearances, flight physicals, or fitness-for-duty evaluations in their future, it may not be.
There's no wrong answer here, but it should be an informed choice you make, not fine print you discover later. We can talk it through before you decide anything.
Check to see what OON benefits you may have here, whether you use them with me or someone else.
Knowledge is power
Thrizer is perfect if you:
Have out-of-network benefits
Feel overwhelmed by superbills and insurance
Have submitted superbills but failed to get any reimbursement
Simply want to skip the hassle of paperwork!
Benefits of using Thrizer over other OON billing companies:
FREE TO USE while working toward your deductible, pay only 5% when paying just co-insurance
Smaller payments: After your deductible is met, if your insurance permits, you only pay your co-insurance amount - no more payment of the full session upfront
No financial risk: You're fully protected if insurance denies a claim
NOTE: Select the 2-hour session option if you’re interested in an intensive. This will likely be the closest answer to what your insurance may reimburse per day.
Just starting your therapy search?
I tell folks regularly, finding the right therapist is a lot like dating - you have to “mesh” - don’t hesitate to do multiple consultation calls to feel who you connect most with. If you don’t feel safe with the person, the work will never work.
Here are a few popular databases to find therapists who might fit your goals:
Navigating mental health care is hard, and I have no interest in being one more dead end in it. If we discover during our consultation that my work isn't what you need, I'll say so. We can use a consultation to hear what you're actually looking for and I will use my referral network to give you tailored recommendations for other therapists.
If I’m not the right fit
I'm opening to new clients in November 2026, when the practice moves to its new home in North Tonawanda. If the numbers work and the work sounds right, join the waitlist and you'll hear from me when consultations open.