Frequently asked questions
Answers before you book.
If your question isn’t here, you’re welcome to ask during a free consultation.
Getting started
Starting therapy.
What can I expect in therapy?
Therapy is collaborative, individualized, and practical. We’ll work together to better understand what’s contributing to your current challenges while building skills and strategies you can apply in everyday life. Depending on your goals, sessions may include exploring patterns, learning coping strategies, strengthening executive functioning skills, or developing new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and emotions.
How do I know if we’re a good fit?
Finding the right therapist is an important decision. If you’re looking for a collaborative, practical approach that combines evidence-based therapy with real-world strategies, I’d be happy to schedule a consultation to answer your questions and help you decide whether we’re a good fit.
How often will we meet?
Most clients begin with weekly sessions. As you make progress and your needs change, we can discuss adjusting the frequency of sessions together.
Can therapy fit around a demanding work schedule?
Yes. Sessions are by video, so there’s no commute, and I’m happy to reschedule on short notice when work or family plans change.
Do you offer virtual therapy?
Yes. I provide telehealth therapy for adults located anywhere in New York State.
What I work with
Focus areas and approach.
Do you only work with people who have ADHD?
No. My main areas of focus are working parents and adults with ADHD, and I also work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, relationship concerns, and chronic pain. Many of these concerns overlap, and therapy is tailored to your experiences and goals.
Do you work with anxiety and depression?
Yes. Anxiety and depression often show up alongside ADHD, burnout, and the pressure of balancing work and family, and I work with both. Anxiety can look like perfectionism, procrastination, indecision, or a mind that won’t switch off. Depression can feel like numbness, exhaustion, self-criticism, or losing interest in things that used to matter. Using ACT, CBT, and solution-focused therapy, we look at the stressors and patterns behind what you’re feeling and take small, practical steps at a pace that feels manageable.
How is your approach different?
I combine evidence-based psychotherapy with practical executive functioning support. Many clients appreciate having space to process emotions while also leaving sessions with concrete tools they can use between appointments. My goal is to help you better understand yourself while making meaningful changes in your daily life.
What types of therapy do you use?
My work integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and executive functioning skill-building. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to your needs, preferences, and goals.
ADHD
Questions about ADHD.
Do I need an ADHD diagnosis before starting therapy?
No. Many of my clients come to therapy wondering whether ADHD might explain some of the challenges they’ve experienced throughout their lives. Together, we’ll explore your symptoms, history, and goals to determine whether pursuing a formal evaluation or diagnosis would be helpful. A diagnosis can provide valuable insight, but it’s only one tool. It doesn’t define who you are.
I have ADHD. Will therapy just be about organization and time management?
No. Executive functioning strategies can be an important part of our work, but ADHD affects far more than productivity. Together, we may explore emotional regulation, self-esteem, perfectionism, relationships, work stress, burnout, and the ways ADHD has shaped how you see yourself. Therapy addresses both the practical and emotional sides of living with ADHD.
Should I see an ADHD coach or a therapist?
Many people with ADHD assume they need one person for the practical side and another for the emotional side. In my experience, the two can’t be separated. The guilt over what didn’t get done and the anxiety about what’s coming up are tangled up with the executive functioning challenges themselves. My approach combines teaching executive functioning skills and strategies with therapy, so we work on both together, with one person who sees the whole picture.
Do you prescribe ADHD medication?
No. I’m a therapist, not a prescriber. If you take ADHD medication or are considering it, you’d work with a psychiatrist or other prescriber for that. If you’re comfortable with it, and you sign a HIPAA release allowing me to speak with your prescriber, I’ll communicate with them so we can coordinate your care and better address your needs.
Insurance and privacy
Insurance and privacy.
Do you accept insurance?
I’m an out-of-network provider and don’t bill insurance directly. Many clients use out-of-network benefits to help offset the cost of therapy. I can help you verify your out-of-network benefits, and I provide superbills for reimbursement. I also use Reimbursify, a service that helps submit superbills to your insurance company to streamline reimbursement.
Will my employer know I’m in therapy?
My practice is independent of any employer or employee assistance program, and I don’t share information about you with your workplace without your written permission.
Still have questions?
A free consultation is a good place to ask them.