Frequently Asked Questions

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    This is the Electronic Health Record or EHR

  • You can use the client portal to view your upcoming appointments, upload documents for our shared use, and access invoices and monthly superbills to submit to your insurance company.

  • The first session will be both conversational and diagnostic. This session is an opportunity for both of us to become acquainted with our respective personality and communication styles, as well as to provide me with a solid diagnostic picture of your mental health journey up until now.

    This is why I recommend a 90 minute intake session.

    Diagnoses do not define you, but they are essential to the treatment planning process, as well as to determine if I am the best provider to oversee your continuing outpatient care.

    I will take the lead in this session from what you indicate as important on your initial intake paperwork, and will assess any other clinical areas that may appear relevant to me.

    My full intake process typically takes 2-3 sessions.

  • Although I am qualified to therapeutically support you through gender-dysphoric exploration or through the therapeutic processing of pursuing or completing any gender-affirming changes, I am not trained in providing gender-affirming care letters. I am happy to connect you with resources and providers who can.

  • I do not provide letters for approval of emotional support animals. I will direct you to any medical professional overseeing your care to acquire this documentation.

  • I do not complete paperwork for FMLA or STD (short-term disability) paperwork, but will collaborate with the physician or psychiatrist completing this paperwork on your behalf, at my administrative rate.