Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about starting therapy? You're not alone. Below you'll find answers to the most common questions clients ask before and during the therapy process. If you're still unsure, feel free to contact me or schedule a free 15-minute consultation.

Getting Started & The Process

  • Your first session is a confidential space to explore your challenges, goals, and how current stressors impact your life. We’ll clarify whether we’re a good fit and create a plan tailored to your needs. This is a pressure-free introduction to private-pay telehealth therapy in Iowa.

  • Many clients are first-timers. You don’t need to know exactly what to say. Our sessions provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore thoughts and feelings at your own pace, while learning practical strategies to manage stress, anger, burnout, or substance use.

  • A free 15-minute consultation call can help. We’ll discuss your situation, goals, and how therapy works, with no obligation to continue. This is especially helpful for professionals who want discreet, private-pay therapy.

  • Click any "Schedule Now" button on the website to book your confidential consultation online. Appointments are easy to set and fully secure.

Therapy Approach

  • I provide evidence-based, skills-focused therapy, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Sessions focus on anger management, addiction, stress, burnout, relationship challenges, and compulsive behaviors, helping you develop practical tools for lasting change.

  • Most clients start with weekly sessions to build momentum. We can adjust frequency to bi-weekly or as needed to support your goals.

  • Therapy length is individualized — some clients need a few months, others prefer long-term support. We regularly review progress and adjust as needed.

Private-Pay & Confidentiality

  • No. This practice is strictly private-pay. Diagnoses are not submitted to insurance, so your therapy remains confidential. You may receive a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement if desired.

    • Privacy: No permanent insurance record

    • Autonomy: Therapy is tailored to your goals, not dictated by insurance

    • Focus: Sessions prioritize your needs, not paperwork

  • No. Everything discussed in sessions stays confidential unless you provide explicit, written consent. Evaluations or reports for courts or employers are only provided if explicitly requested and agreed upon.

Logistics & Policies

    • Individual: $200 / 45 minutes

    • Couples: $250 / 45 minutes

    • Evaluations/Assessments: $300 (court or employer-related fees vary)

  • 24 hours’ notice is required. Cancellations under 24 hours incur the full session fee.

  • Currently, sessions are available 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday–Friday.

  • No, all sessions are telehealth. Clients can attend from anywhere in Iowa, and couples can connect from separate devices.

  • You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a device with a camera and microphone (computer, tablet, or smartphone). Headphones are recommended for privacy and sound quality.

  • Find a quiet, private space where you won’t be interrupted. Using headphones ensures confidentiality.

Services & Specialties

  • Adults and professionals in Iowa who are successful on the outside but struggling privately with stress, burnout, anger, or substance use. Many clients are high-functioning professionals who need discretion and privacy.

  • Addiction & substance use therapy

    Anger management & emotional regulation

    Burnout & stress coping

    Relationship therapy

    Compulsive behaviors (including pornography use)

    Substance use evaluations for court or employer requests

    Long-term talk therapy when needed

  • Yes. Couples therapy is available via secure telehealth when stress, substance use, or conflict impacts the relationship.

  • Yes. Evaluations and therapeutic services are handled as separate processes and discussed clearly during consultation. Reports are only shared with consent.

  • No. I provide psychotherapy and counseling. If medication is indicated, I can collaborate with your physician or help you find a psychiatrist.

  • Yes. Sessions are fully private. Exceptions are limited to mandated reporting (risk of harm to self/others, or abuse). Information is not shared with employers or agencies without written consent.

  • This practice does not provide emergency services. Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies or 988 for mental health crises.