Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes. Information cannot be disclosed without written permission.

Exceptions include:

-Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse.

-If you are threatening serious bodily harm to another person(s).

-If you intend to harm yourself.

No, I do not provide emergency or after hours care. In case of a life threatening or psychiatric/medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 9-8-8.

I have some evening hours available until 7:00pm CT. However, currently I do not have any weekend availability. 

Yes! I am a PSYPACT-certified provider. PSYPACT (Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact) is an interstate compact that allows psychologists to practice telehealth in 42 participating states (other states are pending), including: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NE, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, and WY.

My practice is not structured to treat chronic or acute psychiatric conditions (e.g., schizophrenia), individuals experiencing active suicidal or homicidal thoughts or behaviors, or personality disorders.

If any of these concerns are present, I encourage you to seek care from a provider who specializes in these areas, as they can best support your needs. 

Psychology Today is a useful tool for locating qualified mental health professionals.

Psychological evaluations involve much more than our time together. It is a detailed and time-consuming process that requires specialized training and expertise. In addition to the clinical interview and face-to-face testing days, many hours are dedicated to scoring and interpreting tests, integrating results, and writing a thorough report. Most comprehensive evaluations take a minimum of 9–10 hours to complete. These components are considered when determining the cost of psychological evaluations. 

Yes, I offer sliding scale/reduced fees for therapy sessions.