Frequently asked

Do you take insurance?

I'm currently out of network, which means payment is due at the time of service. I provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Many plans reimburse a meaningful portion, and it's worth calling the number on your card to ask about out-of-network outpatient mental health benefits.

How much does therapy cost?

$150 per 50-minute session, the same rate for individuals, couples, and families. If a session runs longer than 50 minutes, the additional time is billed at a prorated rate. Before we begin, you'll receive a Good Faith Estimate outlining expected costs so there are no surprises.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, HSA and FSA cards, and cash. Payment is due at the time of service, and most clients keep a card on file that's charged after each session.

How long does therapy take?

It depends on what you're working on, and I'd be cautious of anyone who answered that precisely. Many couples notice something shifting within the first several sessions. Deeper patterns take longer. We'll check in regularly about whether the work is doing what you hoped.

What is attachment-based therapy?

Attachment theory looks at how safe it feels to reach for the people closest to you, and what happens when reaching stops feeling safe. Both of the models I work from, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems, are built on that foundation. If you've been reading about attachment styles and wondering how to actually work with yours, this is that work.

What is Emotionally Focused Therapy?

EFT is a research-supported approach to couples therapy focused on the emotional bond between partners. Rather than teaching communication techniques, it works with the underlying attachment need, the question of whether your partner will be there when you reach. It's one of the most thoroughly studied couples approaches available.

What is Internal Family Systems?

IFS understands the mind as made up of parts (the anxious part, the part that pushes hard, the part that shuts down), each of which developed for a reason, usually protective. Rather than eliminating parts you dislike, the work is understanding what they're carrying. Most people find it a significant relief to stop being at war with themselves. IFIO is the version of IFS built specifically for couples, and it's where a lot of my couples work lives.

Do you work with people who are questioning their faith?

Yes, and it's a significant part of my practice. Faith transitions affect marriages, families, friendships, and your sense of who you are, often all at once. I work with people across the full range of that experience, and with couples where partners are in different places. I don't have an agenda about where you land.

Do you offer virtual sessions?

Yes. I see clients virtually anywhere in Utah, and in Idaho by teletherapy, through a secure HIPAA-compliant platform. Many clients do a mix of in-person and virtual depending on the week.

Do you work with sexual and intimacy concerns?

Yes, it's one of my primary specialties. Differences in desire, intimacy that's become complicated or painful, rebuilding after betrayal, and sexual concerns within a relationship are all regular parts of my practice. These conversations are hard to start and, in my experience, an enormous relief to finally have.

Do you run groups?

Yes. I'm trained in facilitating groups and it's some of my favorite work. Groups form periodically, so get in touch to hear what's coming up.

What's your cancellation policy?

Please give at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule. Sessions cancelled with less notice, and missed sessions, are charged the full fee, and insurance doesn't reimburse those. Emergencies happen, and I'll use discretion.

What if we've tried therapy before and it didn't help?

This comes up often, and it's useful information rather than a bad sign. Couples therapy in particular requires specific training that not every therapist has. Tell me what didn't work, because that usually tells me something important about what might.

Do you prescribe medication?

No. As a marriage and family therapist I don't prescribe. If medication seems worth exploring, I can refer you to a psychiatric provider and coordinate care with your permission.

What if you're not the right fit for what I need?

I'll tell you, and I'd rather do it early than let you spend months finding out. Working within my scope of practice matters a great deal to me, and no therapist is well suited to every issue or every person.

I also get things wrong sometimes. If I misread something, or land somewhere that doesn't fit for you, pretty please, with sugar on top, tell me. I sincerely want to hear it. When I'm corrected by a client, it's valuable information, and it usually makes the work even better.

If what you need falls outside what I'm equipped for, I'll help you find someone who is a better match. I keep good referral relationships for exactly that reason.