Fees: $200 an hour.

I think it is vital to find the right “fit” with a therapist. I see a first session as a chance to see if I can be useful in responding to the problem bringing you to therapy. I believe it’s important to see if there is a mutual sense of connection in order for therapy to be helpful.

While I still work with some insurance companies, I am developing growing concern about the proliferation of “audits” of client records by insurance companies, which compromises the ability of therapists to provide privacy. For that reason, I am moving increasingly in the direction of private pay, although I will continue to offer a “Superbill” that may be submitted to insurance companies for partial reimbursement.

Current insurance companies include:

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Medicare

Aetna

Maine Community Health Options