SESSIONS
UPCOMING OPENINGS: 9/30 @ 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm EST | 10/1 @ 2pm, 5pm EST
SESSIONS
I offer 50 minute text, phone, video, and in-person sessions. my sliding scale ranges from $30 - $80 per session and I offer a subscription model for folks with unpredictable schedules. the average rate of pay is $50 per session, and I offer 2-4 free sessions per month based on need.
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these sessions range from discussing life events and working through interpersonal conflicts to commiserating on current events, and considering different political, philosophical, and spiritual ideologies. I work with my clients to identify patterns, areas of tension, and areas of ease.
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HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM TRADITIONAL THERAPY?
I share personal experiences from my life when its relevant. there are no experts here, only peers. clients are encouraged to ask questions about me and where I’m coming from.
I will never, ever call the cops on a client. instead, emergency contacts are given by choice and parameters around that contact are discussed in the consultation.
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I take detailed notes during each session that are available to the client. this digital document is sometimes also used by clients to communicate things that happen between sessions, especially for folks who experience difficulty recalling events, emotions, or experiences.
check-in sessions are free and encouraged whenever something doesn’t feel good or if the client wants to change course. yearly review and feedback sessions offer us a space to reflect on progress and give clients a place to offer me critical feedback.
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AREAS OF LIVED EXPERIENCE
ADHD * suicidality * anxiety * depression * self-diagnosed autism * medicating / not medicating * diet-based treatments * restrictive eating / orthorexia * disability * organizing / activism * perfectionism * people pleasing * nonmonogamy * disorganized attachment * bisexuality / queerness * body dysmorphia + dysphoria * burnout * unlearning compulsory productivity * safe and ethical slutiness * building self trust through the body * building a support network * emotional abuse * sexual assault * identifying and communicating wants, needs, and boundaries * living a luxurious life as a low-income person
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SLIDING SCALE SELF - ASSESSMENT
+1 you have your own car
+1 you went to college
+1 you are debt free
+2 you hold white privilege
+1 you hold cis/hetero privilege
+1 you have a job with benefits
+1 you don’t have any dependents
+1 both of your parents went to college
+2 you have personal savings to fall back on
+1 you’ve had steady income during the pandemic
+1 you receive financial support from your parents
+3 you have familial wealth (trust fund/inheritance)
-1 you are unable or unwilling to hold a full-time job
-1 your primary mode of income offers sliding scale and NOTAFLOF goods or services
0 - 4 = $30
5 - 7 = $45
8 - 10 = $60
11 - 13 = $75
14 - 17 = $90
THIS IS AN IMPERFECT TOOL
it is a non-exhaustive list. it is meant to be a guide, not a rule book. what is most important to me is that cost not be a barrier to care. I will not be asking what score you got or checking your answers.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
LATE / NO SHOW POLICY
I hold each session for 15 minutes. if you have not otherwise communicated with me, the session will be considered a no-show after 15 minutes. if you are a regular client, I will send a venmo request for the cancellation fee. if you are a drop-in, I will message you directly. the standard fee is equal to the cost of your session, but a lower fee or no fee can be negotiated if necessary.
CANCELING / RESCHEDULING
I require 24 hours notice for cancellations or rescheduling. if you need to cancel or reschedule within the 24 hour window before your session, I will ask for a cancellation fee. if you are rescheduling and are able to do so within the same business week, the fee is waived.