Fees & FAQ
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it helps to know what to expect before you reach out. My fee is $235 per 50-minute session, and I also hold a limited number of reduced-fee spots.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience and a certified intuitive eating counselor. Since 2007, I’ve dedicated my private practice to helping people who struggle with disordered eating, including emotional eating, binge eating, bulimia, chewing and spitting disorder, and food addiction, and people on GLP-1 medications who are still struggling. Sessions are one-on-one, in person in Austin or online for Texas residents and international clients.
Fees
The fee for a 50-minute individual session is $235. Payment is due at the beginning of each session. Payment can be made by credit or debit card, including HSA and FSA cards.
We usually meet weekly at the start, then move to every other week and eventually monthly or as-needed as you improve. Your free 15–20 minute consultation lets us talk through your goals and make sure we’re a good fit before you commit to anything.
Reduced-fee spots
I believe cost shouldn’t keep someone from getting help, so I reserve a small number of reduced-fee spots, usually three to five at a time. I decide each one case by case, I take you at your word about what you can afford, and I review each reduced fee once a year.
If the $235 fee is a stretch, please still reach out. Mention it in your free consultation and I’ll tell you honestly whether a reduced-fee spot is open right now. If there isn’t a spot open when you reach out, I’m happy to refer you to colleagues or community resources so you still leave with a next step.
Insurance
I’m a private-pay therapist and I don’t bill insurance directly. A superbill, which is a receipt you can submit to your insurer, is emailed to you automatically on the 5th of every month. If your plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits, you may be reimbursed for part of the cost. Many clients use an HSA or FSA card to cover sessions, which helps with the up-front cost while any insurance reimbursement is being processed. Coverage varies, so it helps to ask your insurer about your out-of-network outpatient mental health benefits and your deductible before we start.
You also have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of what your care will cost. You can find details on the Good Faith Estimate page.
Frequently asked questions
What happens in the free consultation?
We talk for a few minutes about what’s been going on with food and what you’d like to change. I answer your questions, and we decide together whether working with me makes sense. There is no obligation.
How long will I be in therapy?
That depends on your goals. Most people start weekly. As you improve, sessions naturally space out to every other week and then monthly or as needed to maintain your recovery.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes. Online sessions work the same as sessions in my office: 50 minutes on a secure video platform. I see clients who are Texas residents and international clients.
Why don’t you take insurance?
Insurance companies require a mental health diagnosis and can request details about your treatment, and that information becomes part of your health record. Earlier in my career I worked in the insurance industry, which showed me how much of a client’s information can end up in the process. I chose to keep my practice private so you can feel safe, heard, and in control of your care. Working directly with you also means your treatment is guided by what you need, not by what a plan will approve or how many sessions it allows. You can still submit a superbill to your insurer for possible reimbursement.
What is your cancellation policy?
I require 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule a session. Sessions cancelled with less notice, and missed sessions, are charged the full session fee.
What do you treat?
I work with emotional eating, binge eating, bulimia, chewing and spitting disorder, food addiction, chronic dieting, and body image concerns. If what you’re facing would be better supported by another specialist, I’ll gladly help you find the right fit. I also treat people who are taking GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound and are still struggling with emotional eating.
Ready to talk?
If you’re tired of the cycle of dieting and emotional eating, I’d love to hear what you’re going through. Schedule your free consultation and we’ll take it from there.