FAQ

  • Emergencies

    Your safety is the first priority. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please call 911 or present to the nearest Emergency Department. If you are having suicidal thoughts, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free, confidential support by calling 988.

    I do not offer emergency services. If a pressing matter emerges, I will schedule you in the first available appointment. However, my specialty is not crisis management. In the event of a crisis or life-threatening event, please call 911 or 988, visit the Resources section of my website.

  • Rates and Fees

    Initial Intake Session (60-75 minutes) $200

    Individual session (50 minutes) $165

    Psychological Assessment (contact me for details)

    While I do not participate in any insurance panels, I provide superbills that can be submitted to your carrier. Many insurance plans will reimburse their subscribers a percentage of out-of-pocket expenses after a deductible is met. Check with your insurance provider to learn more about what your plan covers. Please note that coverage may be different depending on whether we meet in-office or on teletherapy video calls.

    PAYMENT

    I accept cash and all major credit cards, including HSA/FSA credit cards. Payment is due at the time of service.

    CANCELLATION POLICY

    If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, please be sure to call or text at least 24 hours before the scheduled session. Otherwise, you will be charged a cancellation fee.

    GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE

    Under the law, health care providers are required to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. You can find more information about the No Surprises Act here.

  • Telemental health (Virtual) Therapy

    As a Psypact provider, I am licensed to provide telehealth in participating states across the country.

    Teletherapy sessions are conducted over secure, encrypted video appointments.

    Telemental health has both benefits and risks, which we will discuss and monitor together

    If telemental health appears to be inappropriate for your benefit, I may require in person sessions or provide a referral for a therapist with extended support capabilities

    You will need access to certain technological tools to engage in technology-assisted therapy

    You can stop therapy by telemental health at any time for in-person therapy or a referral

    You will need to participate in creating an appropriate space for your telemental health sessions

    You will need to participate in managing technology failures and mental health emergencies

  • Background and Credentials

    Psy.D., Baylor University

    Psychologist, TN License #2346

    Psychologist, Illinois License #071010835

    Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) Certification #13836

    Adjunct Professor, Vanderbilt University

    Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and iaedpTM Approved Consultant

    EMDR Trained

  • Location and Hours

    1616 Westgate Circle #226 Brentwood, TN 37027-8019

    Monday-Friday - Some evening hours available