FAQs

 

Why don’t you accept insurance?

  • Confidentiality. Insurance companies require that your information be shared with them in order to pay for services. I prefer that clients’ information is kept as confidential as possible.

  • The pressure to diagnose. Insurance companies require that clients are given a mental health diagnosis in order to pay for therapy. I have found that many clients benefit from therapy, but do not meet criteria for a diagnosis. Not using insurance allows clients to access therapy without being given a mental health diagnosis.

  • Flexibility and freedom. Insurance companies dictate length and number of sessions they will authorize, as well as when a client is no longer eligible for the benefits of therapy. Because I do not work with insurance panels, you and I can collaborate to determine your individual needs regarding session length, frequency of sessions, and when to terminate therapy.

While I do not accept insurance, some clients choose to submit receipts to their insurance companies to receive out-of-network benefits. I am happy to provide these receipts for you! Please check with your insurance company for details on your benefits.

What is online therapy?

  • Online therapy works in the same way as in-office therapy, but is done online, similar to a Skype or FaceTime conversation. Clients are able to have sessions from home, work, or any other convenient location (some clients see me from their cars!). I meet with clients using the HIPAA-compliant Telehealth platform from my home office.

What are the advantages of online therapy?

  • Online therapy allows you to work with me from the comfort of home, or any private location of their choosing.

  • Allows flexibility in scheduling

  • Online therapy also creates the unique opportunity for you to work with me specifically, even if we are not located in the same area.I can work with you anywhere in New Hampshire. Should my areas of expertise and treatment approach meet your unique needs, online therapy allows us to work together without the constraints of location!

Who benefits from online therapy?

  • Online therapy is a great option for clients that travel for work, for college students that go home during the summertime and do not want a break in their sessions, and for anyone with a challenging or inconsistent day-to-day schedule.  It is an excellent choice for clients seeking a therapist with a particular specialty that they are unable to find support for locally. Some of my clients report that online therapy makes the vulnerability element of therapy a bit less intimidating.

Is online therapy for everybody?

  • No. For some clients with more complex symptoms or safety concerns, having a local therapist that is readily available is important to insure safety in case of crisis or the need for a higher level of care. Online therapy is also a challenge for clients that do not have access to a private, quiet space to be “in session” for the hour, or for those that do not have adequate internet connectivity.