What kinds of problems do you work with?

I work with a wide range of  problems including family conflict, depression, anxiety, and ADHD.  However, most people I see don't describe the problem affecting them in these clinical terms.  I like to work together to name the problem in ways that are  relevant and useful.  In that spirit, I often speak with clients about the effects of fear, sadness, "hyperness," pressure or disappointment.  I find I am more on the same page with clients when we talk about problems this way than in the more distant language of most clinical practice.  

Do you see Families? Couples? Individuals?

I enjoy seeing all of the above, and often will arrange different combinations over the course of a therapy.  I find that problems rarely affect just one person, and in locating solutions, it seems critical to mobilize the important people in someone's life.

How much do you charge?

My standard fee is $120 an hour.

Do you accept insurance?

I accept Managed Health Network (MHN) insurance, and United Behavioral Health.

A number of insurance companies also pay for out-of-service providers, but usually with a higher co-pay.

An advantage to using insurance for therapy is that it is less expensive. There are also some disadvantages, such as having less choice over who you see, and how often you go.  In addition, insurance companies generally require your therapist to describe you as suffering from certain “disorders” in order to get coverage.

How do you feel about medication?

In some cases medication can literally be life-saving, but it’s also not a cure-all.  Medications can have unwanted side effects, and a particular medication may work for a period of time and then cease to be effective.

In addition, more and more research suggests changes from medication are powerfully related to creating a sense of hope.  In other words, if change occurs, it's not just because of the biological effects of the medication, but also because the client expects things will get better.   

If you are a client taking medication, I will check in frequently about your experience of the medication, and I will especially want to know what you are doing on your own behalf to make things better.