
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is somatic therapy?
Somatic therapies are a spectrum, but my degree is specialized in body psychotherapy—an evolving field of psychology that emphasizes the body-mind-spirit connection and how healing can occur through and across these interconnected parts of the whole self.
In body psychotherapy, we believe that the felt sense of the body reveals unconscious emotions and that memory and emotion are stored in the body as well as the mind. I work with the sensations, thoughts and emotions that arise in the present moment and strive to help clients titrate their experiences, expand their window of tolerance, and co-regulate through body-based awareness and somatic interventions.
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Therapy is an investment in yourself.
My rate of $170/session enables me to maintain a low caseload so that I can be fully present for every single client who comes through my door. You deserve a therapist who is not burnt out and can show up authentically.
Beyond that, you deserve to prioritize your mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. I challenge you to ask yourself: what are you worth?
It has been shown that people get more out of therapy when they are invested in the process.
If cost is a major barrier to therapy, please check my Open Path page to see if I have sliding scale spots available at $70 for verified low income clients through Open Path.
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Do you offer in person sessions?
Yes! I currently work in person at 1800 30th St., Ste 201, Boulder, CO 80301. I am also available via telehealth to all Colorado residents.
In in the warmer months, I offer therapy outdoors with some additional paperwork.
Unfortunately, I cannot work therapeutically with clients residing outside Colorado due to states having different license requirements. However, my workshops are available outside Colorado if held online.
All consultations will be held via phone.
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What is your cancelation policy?
All cancelations and no shows within 24hrs will be billed the full rate.
There is no a charge for moving in person services online so long as you give me enough notice to bring my telehealth supplies to the office in the morning. If not, I will offer any open telehealth slots that same week before charging a cancellation fee.
As someone who lives and works with chronic illness, health safety matters. If you aren’t feeling well, let me know you want to meet online—I promise to do the same.
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Why don't you take insurance?
Many insurance companies often only cover a select number of sessions for each diagnosis, and then they will no longer cover sessions without a new diagnosis (which may or may not fit your symptoms). I believe in diagnosing in the best interest of you and your treatment, not in the interest of your insurance company.
Many insurance companies retain the right to request access to therapeutic notes if coverage comes into question. This means non-therapists would have access to your protected healthcare information. I believe in your right to privacy.
Insurance often does not cover LPCCs who work for themselves, although we are legally and ethically permitted to do so. Debating with insurance companies would take away time and energy I’d rather spend being present with you.
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Do you offer superbills or take HSAs?
I am able to send a superbill to you, however until I receive my LPC credential (I currently have an LPCC) your insurance is unlikely to reimburse you. I am always willing to give it a try though and if it works we will set up recurring superbills for you.
I do take HSAs as payment, however I require an additional card on file. I will always attempt to bill your HSA before billing your secondary payment.