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QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE

HOW LONG DOES EACH THERAPY SESSION TAKE?

Most sessions are 45 to 90 minutes, depending on what we're working on, and we can adjust as your needs change. If you're not sure what's right for you, just reach out, and we'll figure it out together.

HOW DO YOU TREAT ANXIETY AND OCD?

I see you as a whole person, not a list of symptoms. I'm trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and psychoanalytic approaches, and I weave them together based on what you need.

 

Here's how I think about it: your mind, your body, your relationships, and your history are all part of the same story. When we look at the whole system instead of a single symptom, change tends to go deeper and last longer. It's less about fixing you, and more about helping all of you work together.

 

For anxiety and OCD, I lean on the treatments with the strongest research behind them: CBT, exposure and response prevention (ERP), ACT, and DBT skills. A few questions people often ask:

 

Is it anxiety or OCD?

Anxiety worries about what might happen. OCD gets stuck on a thought that feels urgent, then pulls you into a ritual, like checking, seeking reassurance, or mentally reviewing, to make the discomfort go away. Many people have both, and both are very treatable.

 

What is ERP?

Exposure and response prevention is the gold-standard treatment for OCD. Together, we gently approach the thoughts and situations you've been avoiding, without the rituals, so your brain learns you can handle the discomfort. We go at a pace that feels challenging but never overwhelming.

 

I'm having scary thoughts about my baby. Does that mean I'm dangerous?

Almost always, no. Unwanted thoughts of harm are incredibly common after birth, and the fact that they horrify you is a sign they go against who you are. If a thought ever feels like something you want to do, or you're seeing or hearing things others don't, call or text 988 or go to the nearest emergency room.

 

How long does anxiety treatment take?

Many people notice real change within 12 to 20 sessions of focused CBT or ERP, though everyone's path is different. We'll check in regularly on what's working and adjust together.

 

Do you work with anxious kids and teens?

Yes. I treat anxiety, OCD, and school avoidance in children and teens, and parents are part of the work, because kids borrow calm from the grown-ups around them.

WHY I'M AN OUT-OF-NETWORK PROVIDER

I chose to stay out-of-network so our work can be shaped by what you need, not by what an insurance company will approve. That gives us room to go at the right pace and focus on your goals.

It also means more time and flexibility for:

  • Thoughtful, personalized treatment

  • Collaborating with other treatment providers on your team

  • Greater appointment availability

Most of all, it lets me focus fully on what matters: helping you feel better.

UNDERSTAND YOUR OUT-OF-NETWORK MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS

Insurance can feel like its own language, so here's a simple place to start. Call the Member Services number on the back of your insurance card and ask these questions to understand your coverage and out-of-pocket costs:

  1. Do I have "out-of-network outpatient mental health coverage"?

  2. What is my out-of-network deductible?

  3. What is my co-insurance rate for outpatient psychotherapy (% of reimbursement per session)?

  4. How many outpatient therapy sessions are allowed per calendar year?

  5. Am I eligible for coverage under the “2006 Timothy’s Law”? (This allows some members access to unlimited therapy sessions if they meet criteria for a biological-based diagnosis)

  6. Do you require prior authorization for out-of-network outpatient therapy sessions? If so, please provide them with the date of the first session and our billing information below:
    MindCare Psychology, PLLC
    NPI #: 1538722194
    TAX ID: 1205543006

  7. What is the process for submitting claims — Mail, Fax, or Online? It will be important to record the proper mailing, fax, or web address so you will be ready to submit your claims.

  8. Each month, I'll send you an invoice (a superbill) with everything you need to submit your claim. It also serves as your receipt.

DON'T HAVE INSURANCE?

Therapy should feel within reach. For clients without insurance, I offer moderate-fee options. And if out-of-network care isn't financially possible right now, I'm glad to help connect you with trusted low-fee or in-network clinicians and clinics. You deserve support either way.

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