What do all the letters after your name mean?

I am a Ph.D., LCSW, CMHIMP, CCAPT, and CDBT. That can look like a mouthful! 

Ph.D. – this means I am a Doctor of Philosophy. In most countries, this is an academic or professional degree that qualifies the holder to teach their chosen subject at the university level or to work in a specialized position in their chosen field.

LCSW – this means that I am a mental health clinician with a Master of Social Work degree who works independently.

CMHIMP means I am a certified Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider.

CDBT means I am a certified DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) therapist. The “certified” part acknowledges my graduate-level specialization and training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

CCAPT – this means that I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional.

CTMH – this means that I am a certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider. 

How do I pay for therapy?

I am a private-pay clinician, meaning that I do not bill insurance. I take credit and debit cards, as well as HSA and FSA cards.

Please see the Payment Information page for more detailed payment information.

Why don’t you take insurance?

Being an ethical therapist means providing you with the care you deserve, and insurance often gets in the way of providing you with that care. To be in-network with insurance providers, I must provide you with a diagnosis and report certain treatment information. These disclosures, while legal, violate your right to privacy. While diagnoses can be helpful, diagnosis can carry stigma, and we can work through what you’re experiencing largely without potentially harmful labels. Some insurance providers also set limits on which diagnoses to cover and how long they will cover your sessions. If you want more information about why I am not an in-network provider, read this article.