Please see below for a list of marriage and relationship counseling frequently asked questions to assist you. If have a question that is not covered please do not hesitate to contact me.
I charge $250 for a 60 minute session, $375 for a 90 minute session and $500 for a 120 minute session.
I accept cash, checks, credit cards, and FSA/HSA cards.
No. However, you can check with your health insurance plan to see if you have benefits for “out of network” couples counseling/marriage counseling or individual therapy. If so, I can provide a receipt of payment for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement directly from them. I cannot see clients who have Medicaid. I also cannot take Medicare. Please check with your insurance provider for a list of providers that are covered under your plan.
The Good Faith Estimate is required under the No Surprises Act to prevent surprise medical bills. I collect payment at each session, you will never receive a surprise bill from me. My fee is $250 per 60 minute session. You have a right to a Good Faith Estimate, but the nature of therapy makes it difficult to estimate how many sessions you might need. This is because the length of treatment depends on your treatment goals and how quickly you reach your goals. If you ever have any questions about your estimated costs, please let me know. I’m happy to help answer your questions.
I am currently taking new clients in person and online. I see people Tuesday through Saturdays, with daytime, afternoon, and evening availability. Evening appointments fill up fast as they are the most sought after. I will get you in as soon as possible, but I only take a couple new clients each week, so it may take some time for you to get your first appointment. After that, I will be able to get you in weekly, bi-weekly or monthly depending on what we determine is the best frequency for you.
I offer sessions that are 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 120 minutes, and VIP sessions that are 3 hours in length. We can discuss the option that best suits you when you contact me.
Every person and every couple have different issues, and therefore, it is not possible to predict precisely how long therapy will take. Counseling works best if you schedule weekly sessions for several months. As we go along, we can evaluate your progress and goals. We can then make any changes you may want to the counseling process. We will discuss and work through any barriers you see to reaching your goals. Then together we can identify ways to make sure we maintain the progress that you’ve already made.
I am licensed to see residents in Colorado and California, in person or online. I work with a broad and diverse clientele. From young adults to people in their 70’s and beyond. I work with people that are single, married or divorced, in a monogamous or poly relationship. I work with people contemplating bringing closure to the relationship they are in. From queer, to bisexual, to transitioning or trans, to straight. I work with bi-racial, bi-cultural couples. While my practice is not a religious counseling practice, I honor and respect any religious views and beliefs that you value.
Sex therapy is a specific type of therapy where we discuss sexual problems within your relationship. Sex therapy is useful for individuals or couples who are having problems related to different levels of sexual desire, arousal, sexual preferences, etc. As a sex therapist I am trained to help you with any concern you may have about your sexuality or sexual relationships. I’m open-minded and non-judgmental. Whether your sex life is conservative or adventurous, my goal is to help you be more sexually satisfied in a way that feels safe and is mutually agreeable between you and your partner(s).
Discernment counseling is a short-term process for couples where one or both partners are ambivalent about whether they want to stay in the relationship. In 1-5 counseling sessions, I will help you get clarity on the future of your marriage and whether you want to stay together, separate or divorce. If you decide to break up at the end of our sessions, then I’ll help you resolve your relationship amicably. But, if your decision is to stay together, then we can move into couples therapy sessions where we’ll work on improving your relationship, securing its stability for the future.
I use a wide range of tried and true methods of therapy. Based on research, they are used extensively by individual and couples therapists all over the world. The methods I use include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT), the Developmental Model of Couples Counseling, and Discernment Counseling.
If you’re in a distressed relationship and your partner won’t attend couples counseling, you can choose to come by yourself. You can then work on resolving your own issues that may be part of the reason your relationship is in trouble. Once you make changes to your behavior, you might notice that your partner may make improvements in how he or she responds to you. It’s also possible that your partner may later decide to attend therapy with you. If your partner doesn’t want to make the changes necessary to improve your marriage after you attend therapy, then we can work on the next steps you want to take.
I commonly provide therapy to individuals who are not in a relationship, as well as couples. As a single person, you may be grieving the loss of a relationship or want to overcome relationship patterns that have caused you pain and distress in past relationships. If you’re single, then I can help you heal from previous problems and improve your ability to have a successful relationship in the future.
Premarital counseling can be helpful if you’re a couple who wants to ensure you get your marriage off to a strong start. It can help you set realistic expectations for your relationship as well as improve your communication and conflict resolution skills. When you first get married, your relationship is typically rosy. You feel in love with one another and can’t imagine anything going wrong. However, in time, differences will surface, and you’ll need to have the skills to navigate those differences. Successful relationships are not based on what you have in common or what you agree upon. Instead, healthy relationships are based on whether you handle your differences effectively. Attending premarital counseling will also set the tone for seeking help in the future should you need it.
Ready to get started?
If you’re ready to get started with counseling or have any questions, please contact me for a 15-minute complimentary phone inquiry call.