This practice is not in network with any insurance companies.

Ok, but why?

Diagnosis Reasons
Insurance companies require a mental health diagnosis the first time I meet you to authorize and continue treatment. I think it’s unfair to diagnosis someone when I don’t know the full story yet. While diagnoses can be useful, they don’t always tell the full story. I see you .. your experiences, nervous system, trauma history, strengths, and context.. not just a label. They also state it has to be a medical necessity so if your diagnosis is not an approved one by insurance, they will not allow me to see you at all. Insurance dictating what is “bad enough” or not does not align with my values.

Greater privacy and confidentiality
When insurance is used, your diagnosis, treatment plans, and session dates become part of your medical record and are accessible to third parties. This can also influence your access to life insurance policies. Private pay allows for more discretion and control over your personal mental health information.

More flexibility in session length and frequency
Insurance typically limits sessions to 45–60 minutes and often dictates how often therapy can occur. Private pay allows us to choose what actually supports you : whether that’s 55-minute sessions, 85-minute sessions, EMDR intensives, weekly support, or spacing sessions out when needed.

Treatment decisions are between you and me; not an insurance company
Insurance companies can influence what type of therapy is “allowed,” how long and often we work together, and when treatment should end. Private pay keeps your care guided by your true needs and goals, not external policies.

While I do not bill insurance directly, I can provide a superbill upon request. A superbill is a detailed receipt that you may submit to your insurance company if you have out-of-network mental health benefits.

Superbills are available for standard therapy sessions and the EMDR intensive intake session only. Superbills are not provided for EMDR intensive therapy days, as insurance companies typically do not reimburse for extended sessions of this length.

Please note that reimbursement is not guaranteed and depends entirely on your individual insurance plan. Insurance companies determine the amount reimbursed and typically reimburse less than the session fee or deny the claim.

Clients are responsible for verifying their benefits, determining whether I am considered in-network or out-of-network with their plan, submitting the superbill, and communicating directly with their insurance company regarding claims. I do not communicate with insurance companies or dispute reimbursement decisions.

Payment is due at the time of service. Because insurance reimbursement is not guaranteed, I do not suggest clients rely on reimbursement when paying for sessions.

Please note:

A mental health diagnosis is required for insurance reimbursement and will appear on the superbill.

Both!

Virtual therapy sessions are offered for women located anywhere in North Carolina. Learn More

In-Person Options:

1.) In-Office Session in Wilson, NC. Learn More

2.) Walk & Talk Sessions in Wilson, NC Learn More

This depends greatly on your individual need, goals, and frequency of sessions.

Some clients notice meaningful relief in a few sessions, while others choose to stay in therapy longer. With emdr intensive therapy, clients feel relief after one or two sessions.

We can discuss further what that looks like for you.

I specialize in working with women who are chronic over-thinkers, struggle with boundaries, and put others feelings before their own. Many of the women I work with come to me with this lingering feeling they need to constantly “prove” or “earn” approval/love from others or specific people. My approach integrates EMDR, somatic work, parts work, compassion-focused therapy, and attachment-informed care.