Initial assessments are $195 (these meetings are parents only if your child is younger than 12).

Individual counseling sessions are $175 for 55 minutes.

Parent consultation calls are $87.50 for 30 minutes and $175 for 55 minutes.

My fees for clinical supervision are $150/hour for individual supervision and triadic supervision (myself + 2 supervisees). I also offer group supervision (myself + 3 supervisees) for $75/hour. Group supervision meetings must be two hours minimum per licensing requirements.

I’m not in network with insurance companies, so I don’t bill insurance directly. However, many plans offer out-of-network benefits that reimburse a portion of your session cost. If your plan includes those benefits, I’m happy to provide a receipt (superbill) for you to submit for reimbursement. I am also able to accept HSA payments.

Your Rights Under the No Surprises Act

In 2021, Congress passed the No Surprises Act to help protect patients from unexpected medical bills—especially when services are provided by an out-of-network provider without the patient realizing it. While this law grew out of medical settings (like finding out your anesthesiologist was out of network after a covered surgery), it also applies to mental health practices, including JLC Counseling & Consulting.

I take this law seriously because I believe in clear communication and financial transparency. Our session fees are always listed on my website and in the intake paperwork you receive before beginning services. You remain in full control of the frequency and length of your therapy, meaning you’ll never be surprised by a bill you didn’t expect.

Your Right to a Good Faith Estimate

Under the No Surprises Act, clients who are not using insurance have the right to request a Good Faith Estimate of the total expected cost of non-emergency services. This estimate explains the anticipated charges for therapy, though your actual cost will depend on how often you choose to meet and how long you remain in treatment.

If you’d like to estimate the cost of therapy over time, you can simply multiply your session rate by the number of sessions you anticipate. For example, if you meet every other week, you would multiply the session fee by 26 sessions for an approximate annual total (not including cancellations due to illness, holidays, or vacations).

Important Protections

By law:

• You can request a Good Faith Estimate at any time, even before scheduling.

• You must receive your estimate in writing at least one business day before your appointment.

• If you receive a bill that is $400 or more above your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the charge.

• It’s wise to keep a copy of your Good Faith Estimate for your records.

For more information about your rights, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.tem description

Yes, I offer virtual sessions. I provide online therapy for adults, clinical supervision for therapists, and virtual counseling for children and adolescents when it’s a good clinical fit. For younger clients, we’ll talk together about whether virtual work will support their needs and attention best.

Every child is different, so there’s no set number of sessions that fits everyone. Some kids make meaningful progress in a short period of time, while others benefit from longer-term support. After I meet your child and understand their needs, I can give you a clearer sense of what to expect.

That said, extensive research In Child-Centered Play Therapy (the therapy style I use for children ages 4-9) shows that changes start to occur around 8 sessions. Before that point, it’s completely normal to see very little movement. Around sessions 8–10, most children start showing early improvements, and by sessions 11–19, the research shows a strong, statistically significant positive effect. After about 19 sessions, we see the largest and most consistent gains.

Another important research finding is that weekly play therapy works best. Twice-weekly sessions lead to the fastest, most meaningful change. Every-other-week is possible, but families should expect a much longer timeline, often six to eight months before noticeable change, and we simply don’t have evidence showing it works reliably.

Yes and no — and for good reason.

Parent involvement is absolutely crucial to a child’s progress, and I want you to feel informed and supported throughout the process. I regularly share general themes we’re working on, the skills your child is learning, and ways you can support that growth at home. We also schedule parent-only sessions so you have space to ask questions, share concerns, and stay aligned with the treatment plan.

At the same time, I protect your child’s confidentiality. Kids make the most progress when they feel safe to open up without fearing that every detail will be shared. I don’t repeat specific things your child says unless they give permission.

There are a few exceptions: If your child shares something that indicates they are not safe, someone else is not safe, or there is a risk of harm, I will let you know immediately and work with you to ensure safety.

So yes — you will stay informed, supported, and connected to the process. And no — I won’t share private details that would break your child’s trust. Both parts are essential to helping your child feel safe and make meaningful progress!