Frequently asked questions
Let’s Answer Your Questions
I’m not Native American or BIPOC, can I still work with you?
Absolutely! While my practice centers Native and BIPOC healing, my approach is inclusive, relational, and trauma-informed. If you're drawn to inner work, mindfulness, or reconnecting with your full self, we may be a great fit.
What’s the first step to starting therapy?
Our work begins with a free 15-minute virtual consultation. During this time, we’ll explore what’s bringing you to therapy, any previous experiences (if applicable), and your hopes moving forward. I’ll also share a bit about how I work and answer any questions you have.
Book your free 15-minute consultation here
What happens in the first session, after the consultation?
Our first session is a 60-minute intake assessment. We’ll review your completed intake forms, explore your personal and family history, clarify your goals, and begin to understand the parts of you that are showing up. This session helps lay the foundation for our future work together.
What is the exchange?
Healing work requires energy -emotional, spiritual, and financial. When we enter into therapy together, we’re co-creating a space built on trust, presence, and deep care. This offering reflects the years of training, preparation, and heart I bring to each session, as well as the space you are carving out for your own healing.
Session exchange:
$140 for a 50-minute individual therapy session
Sessions are usually held weekly or biweekly, depending on what feels most grounding and sustainable for your system.
Flexible contributions:
I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots for those navigating financial hardship.
I also accept HSA/FSA cards.
If cost is a barrier, I welcome a conversation. You're not alone, and together we can explore what’s possible.
Do you take insurance?
No. I am a private-pay practice and do not bill insurance directly.
If you would like, I can provide a superbill (an itemized receipt) through your client portal for you to submit to your insurance company. Whether you receive reimbursement depends on your specific insurance plan, and reimbursement cannot be guaranteed.
Before beginning therapy, you may wish to contact your insurance company and ask:
Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits?
Does my plan reimburse services provided by a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing under clinical supervision?
What is my out-of-network deductible, and has it been met?
What percentage of the session fee is eligible for reimbursement?
How do I submit a superbill for reimbursement?
If having insurance coverage is an important part of your decision, I'm happy to answer questions about my private-pay practice so you can make an informed choice.
Why don’t you take insurance?
I have chosen to be a private-pay practice because it allows me to provide therapy in a way that is most aligned with my values and with the care I want to offer.
Insurance companies often require a mental health diagnosis to determine coverage, may limit the number or frequency of sessions, and can deny or change reimbursement after services have been provided.
By remaining private-pay, our work is guided by your needs rather than insurance requirements. This gives us greater flexibility to move at the pace of trust, spend time on what feels most important, and tailor therapy to your unique experiences and goals.
I recognize that choosing therapy and choosing to invest financially in yourself is a meaningful decision. In a world that often asks us to keep going despite our pain, making space for your own healing is an act of courage and self-respect. I don't take that trust lightly, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside you.
What is your cancellation policy?
This space is held just for you, your stories, your healing, your time to tend to what matters. I ask for at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule, so I can honor the rhythm of my schedule and offer the space to someone else who may be waiting.
Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice are billed at the full session rate. That said life happens. If you're navigating illness or an emergency, I’ll do my best to find another time for us that same week.
Please know that our time together is just one part of the work. Outside of session, I spend time reflecting, gathering resources, and preparing to meet you with care and intention. This is a mutual commitment, and I take it to heart.
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy through SimplePractice for clients physically located in Arizona. Zoom is occasionally used as a backup when needed.
Do you offer in-person sessions?
Yes. Limited in-person sessions are available by appointment at my private office in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Free parking is available on-site.
Can I work with you if I don’t live in Arizona?
Because of licensing laws, I can only provide therapy to individuals who are physically located in Arizona at the time of each session, even if you live here part-time.
How often do I attend therapy?
Most clients begin with weekly sessions to build momentum and a sense of safety in the work. Over time, we may shift to biweekly or more spacious scheduling based on your needs.
We’ll decide together what feels most supportive to your system.
What types of therapy do you provide?
I integrate the following trauma-informed, experiential approaches:
All of my work is grounded in relational, culturally responsive care that honors the whole of who you are.
What does “under supervision” mean?
Because I’m in the process of becoming independently licensed in Arizona, I work under the guidance of a Board-approved clinical supervisor. This means I receive regular support to ensure I’m offering ethical, thoughtful care and your privacy and well-being are always protected.
If you have any questions about what this means or how it works, I’d be happy to talk more. Just ask.
Still have questions?
Schedule your free 15-minute consultation here.
Let’s explore whether this space feels right for you.