What do all the letters after your name mean?

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

Ph.D. – this means I am a Doctor of Philosophy. This is an academic or professional degree that, in most countries, qualifies the degree holder to teach their chosen subject at 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 – this means that I am a certified Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider.

CDBT – this means that I am 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 that care. To be in-network with insurance providers, I would be required to provide you a diagnosis and report certain treatment information. I feel that these disclosures, while legal, violate your right to privacy. And while diagnoses can be helpful, diagnosis can carry stigma, and I believe we can work through what you’re experiencing largely without potentially harmful labels. Some insurance providers also set limits on which diagnoses they will cover and for how long they will cover your sessions. If you would like more information about why I am not an in-network provider, read this article.