FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Therapy Related Questions, Answered for You
WHERE IS YOUR OFFICE LOCATED?
I am located in the tallest, most central building in Downtown Summerlin. It is called the One Summerlin Building. I am located on the third floor and you would turn right when exiting the elevator. The receptionist will assist you further from there.
WHERE SHOULD I PARK?
You may park anywhere in the various Downtown Summerlin parking areas/structures. However, there is always parking in the Macy's and Dilliard's parking garages. That is typically where most clients will park to avoid frustrations of trying to find a spot if running close to their appointment time.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS?
I am currently open from 9am-7pm M-F. Saturday is by request.
HOW LONG ARE SESSIONS?
I offer both 50min and 80min sessions. I typically do 80min for couples, but sometimes will offer 80min for individuals on a case-by-case basis.
HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE?
I actually offer some different pricing packages other than the typical "a la carte" session prices. I have a New Patient Package that includes 5 sessions to get started. I also offer session bundling as well. This is best further discussed during the free phone consultation.
DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE? WHY OR WHY NOT?
I do not take insurance, and here is why:
Clients' privacy and discretion is of utmost importance to me. Many people do not realize this, but Insurance companies demand a diagnoisis by the first session (and every session thereafter). Many insurance companies also require me to send the entire session note each time I see you.
Often, Insurance companies only cover a certain number of sessions, which can negatively impact the therapeutic process by either causing it to feel rushed or cut short.
Sometimes we do not know the number of sessions allotted and clients end of feeling cheated when we realize they were not covered.
Insurance companies do not cover couples therapy.
WOULD YOU CONSIDER BEING AN OUT-OF-NETWORK PROVIDER FOR MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND PROVIDE ME A SUPERBILL?
Short Answer: Yes, I would. This is because it sounds important to you to have some coverage of your therapy bill (which I understand) AND we would have time to discuss what that means in terms of what information you're knowingly choosing to give to your insurance provider. In this instance, you receive the superbill from me and you submit it yourself.
HOW DO I SET UP AN INITIAL APPOINTMENT?
You can book online from this website if you are fully ready. The link will take you to my calendar and you can actually see what days/times are currently available. I know that is a convenience for many clients. However, you are always welcome to call the office as well.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
You may cancel up to 24 hours in advance.
WHO IS YOUR IDEAL CLIENT?
Someone who is ready to make the neccessary changes to shift their life. Someone who keeps and open mind and heart, or is willing to learn how to have an open mind and heart.
WHAT AGE RANGE DO YOU WORK WITH?
Adults 18 and over. Sometimes a little bit younger if you are a college stundent.
DO YOU WORK WITH MEN, WOMEN, COUPLES, ADOLESCENTS?
I currently work with adult men, women, and couples as well as LGBTQIA individuals. I have worked with adolescents in the past, but it would be more of a case-by-case basis.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN MY FIRST SESSION WITH YOU?
A great deal of relief and feeling like you made the right choice. In addition to that, we will really discuss at length why you chose to come in and gather the appropriate amount of background info related to what brought you into my office. You will also have a chance to ask me questions as well as gain a sense of how I work therapeutically.
DO YOUR CLIENTS RECEIVE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS?
Sometimes. I tend to give out what I call "Take Aways" from the session most often. "Take Aways" are one or two things I ask my clients to really think on over the next week.
WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE?
I earned my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from a Family Systems program in Southern CA. That included a great deal of training in CA, Manhattan, and Las Vegas as well.My training always included supervision from doctorate-leveltherapists who specialized in a myriad of different modalities. However, I chose to work more often with Attachment-style psychologists. My training included a full year just focusing on couples, 2 years working with families and individuals, and 2 years working with College and University Students, and 2 years running groups.
WHAT DO YOU ACTUALLY DO IN SESSION WITH YOUR CLIENTS?
I work from a Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy perspective that is focused on attachment style, inconsistencies in actions/facial expressions or body language, and interpersonaly relationships.
That is the "lens" from which I view my clients and what brought them in. However, what I actually do is collect background information, assess current behaviors/coping skills for help or hindrance, and explore how clients see themselves in terms of worthiness.
DO YOU WORK WITH PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, ETHNICITIES, AND RELIGIONS?
Absolutely. In fact, a great deal of my training was focused on diversity and working with individuals with different ethnicities than my own. My education and training also included religion/religious studies.
DO COUPLES FIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU?
Yes, this does happen at times. There are boundaries we put in place and rules fro my office, however (i.e., no angry touching or throwing, and my being able to ask one or both members to step out of my office for a break if neccessary). Fighting is not in itself a problem, it's learning to fight fair.
DO YOU EVER TAKE SIDES WITH ONE MEMBER OF A COUPLE?
I spend a lot of time working on remaining impartial. The interesting thing about couples is I have yet to meet one where it was ALL one person's fault. It's always a "couple problem," not an individual problem.
AM I ALLOWED TO ASK YOU PERSONAL QUESTIONS?
You are allowed to ask, but I am also allowed to not answer. Whether or not I answer depends on whether or not it is conducive to the therapeutic experience for you.
HOW TALL ARE YOU?
I am 6'2.
DO I HAVE TO LIE DOWN ON YOUR COUCH?
I would prefer you did not. I am not that kind of therapist. Actually, that is called an Analyst and it takes many, many years of concentrated training and is rarely offerend (it IS offered in New York).
WHAT BRAND OF TISSUES DO YOU USE?
Up & Up. The recycled ones. Sometimes Whole Foods Brand too.
DID YOU SKIP A FEW GRADES?
I did not. I did all of them and then some.
HOW OLD ARE YOU?
31 years old. I know from answering this FAQ that I do not look it.
YOU WEAR A RING, ARE YOU MARRIED?
I am not actually married yet. However, I have been engaged for several years and my fiance thought we both should have rings.