FAQ & Rates

My office is conveniently located off of Interstate 465, near the cross streets of W 96th St and Michigan Rd, behind Target.

In person appointments are held at my office at 10255 Commerce Drive, Suite 204, Carmel, 46032. Often I can make virtual or in person work for a given appointment time. As my schedule may vary, I will discuss what to expect in this regard with you when booking.

If you decide to meet virtually instead of in person, you can rest assured that you will get the same quality care and attention. I love meeting in person, but I have been able to develop just as strong of therapeutic relationships with clients who I have only ever seen virtually. Through meeting virtually we are able to connect at a location and time convenient for you, given your busy life. Virtual appointments are done through a secure client portal.

My rates reflect the depth of training, expertise, and care I bring to each session—providing a thoughtful, supportive space to explore, reflect, and grow. The changes we create together are intended to support your ongoing well-being and relationships well into the future.

Rates for Common Services*

Initial Assessment/Intake (50 mins)-$240

Individual Therapy (50 mins)-$215

Couples/Family Therapy (50 mins)-$240

*A complete fee schedule will be provided to you upon your request.

Intensives/extended sessions are also available starting at 90 minutes to maximize progress. Intensives can be particularly helpful for clients engaging in IFS therapy, EMDR therapy, in couples therapy and for those who find when they are just getting to the root of their concerns, the session time is up. If I recommend intensives to you and you agree to have such a session, the base rate is multiplied consistent with the length of time. For example:

-90 minute individual intensives are $322.5

-2 hour individual intensives are $430

-3 hour individual intensives are $645

Payment is expected at the time of service. Forms of payment accepted are cash, credit/debit card and HSA/FSA cards.

As an out-of-network provider, I do not bill any insurance companies. By not accepting insurance, I am able to provide you with quality care that is not dictated by a third party. I am also able to devote my attention and expertise to your care as well as fine-tuning my skills, rather than administrative tasks unrelated to your progress.

Sometimes clients have out-of-network benefits and are unaware of them. Self-Love Counseling, LLC is not able to guarantee out-of-network benefits and clients are encouraged to contact their insurance companies prior to beginning therapy to determine any potential reimbursement. With the exception of those that have Medicare (who are not able to receive out of network reimbursement), you will be provided with a monthly superbill that details all of the information you need to try to get reimbursed by your insurance company for services provided the previous month. I am happy to answer any questions you may have about this and discuss further with you the benefits of working with an out-of-network provider.

Mental health providers are required to provide a Good Faith Estimate as part of the “No Surprises Act” detailing estimated costs for care for those without insurance or who do not plan to use their health insurance benefits for mental health care services. At least 1 business day before your first appointment, you will be provided a Good Faith Estimate. You can also ask to be provided a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule any appointment or service.

The Good Faith Estimate shows the cost of services that are reasonably expected for your mental health care needs. The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate was created, and does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. During the initial assessment, I will discuss with you recommendations regarding frequency of appointments and potential timeframe of care to make progress and achieve treatment goals. Please note these recommendations can change depending on your individual circumstances, progress and needs.

Changes in such recommendations may correspond with different fees than what was outlined in the initial Good Faith Estimate you received. Such appointments would need to be scheduled with your consent and the understanding that any additional service costs are in addition to the Good Faith Estimate. You have the right to request a new Good Faith Estimate if recommendations change regarding frequency or duration of appointments as well as potential length of time to achieve treatment goals.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than what was stated in your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

Keep a copy of your Good Faith Estimate in a safe place or take pictures of it. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.

Except in instances of emergencies, cancellations with less than 24 business hours notice will be charged the full fee. 24 business hours notice means Monday appointments will be charged a late cancellation fee if not canceled within this window by the previous Friday. For example, a noon Monday appointment would need to be canceled by noon the previous Friday to avoid the fee.

Generally, I keep what you tell me to myself with a few exceptions that clients tend to understand are necessary. Two exceptions are if you are thinking of hurting yourself or hurting someone else. I am also required by law to report information that causes me to suspect abuse or neglect of any minors, people with disabilities or elderly people. I also on occasion discuss my work with clients with trusted peers and colleagues in order to receive feedback and ensure I am providing the best care possible. In these instances, I do not mention identifying information (such as client name, contact information, etc.) to ensure confidentiality is maintained. If there is a specific person, such as your doctor or partner, you would like me to speak with, I am happy to discuss what this could look like with you and you will need to sign a release for me to be able to do this.

Also, if you are attempting to receive out of network reimbursement with your insurance company, please know that provided superbills for this list your diagnosis and insurance companies may request copies of treatment plans, progress notes, etc. in order to reimburse you. It would be your decision to be provided with these documents or not to continue to try to get reimbursed.

We will meet for 50 minutes and within what you are comfortable to share discuss your background, goals, and needs. Meeting new people can be awkward and anxiety-provoking. I try to use humor and structure to help new clients feel at ease and not pressured to fill the time on their own.

There can be both advantages and disadvantages to receiving a diagnosis. A diagnosis can provide a shared language for your symptoms and help separate you as a person from what you’re experiencing. At the same time, some people find that overly identifying with a diagnosis can impact their self-esteem or sense of self.

I don’t view you as a diagnosis. My focus is on your unique story, strengths, and goals, and diagnosis is only one lens we may use if it feels supportive for your care. I monitor symptoms carefully and provide education when a diagnosis is appropriate and useful.

If you’re seeking out-of-network insurance reimbursement, your insurance company will likely require a reimbursable diagnosis, which I can provide if clinically appropriate.

If you have questions about diagnosis, I encourage you to reach out—I’m happy to discuss what it could mean for you.

I will work with you to identify the best plan of care to help you make progress and achieve your goals. Among others, this could include techniques derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused Therapy, existentialism, and mindfulness. I will discuss this with you and intermittently check in with you on how helpful interventions have been, how I can best help you moving forward and the efforts you are making outside of therapy to make progress and improve.

As an introvert and more private person, I can empathize with not feeling as comfortable to share more personal things. I have also had many clients who are more quiet or hesitant to share openly. I make an effort to go at a pace that is as emotionally safe for you as possible and provide structure in sessions as can be helpful.

Depending on your specific goals and concerns, in some instances I can help you by only being provided a bit of information. For example, with EMDR therapy you are not required to tell me all the specific details in order for the process to be helpful (although you can share more details if you want to and end up feeling comfortable to do so). Typically, by building rapport and not pressuring more private clients to talk, they end up opening up more than I believe they originally expected to feel comfortable with. Remember, I am not here to judge you and want to be an ally in figuring things out with you and helping you feel better.

Specific benefits found of therapy include, improved relationships, reduced distress, increased self-awareness, and some problems being resolved. In addition to the benefits of mental health therapy, it also comes with risks. Sometimes people find therapy emotionally taxing due to the discussion of unpleasant life events and feelings (such as sadness, fear, anger, and guilt). This can, particularly, be the case when someone has either consciously or unconsciously prevented themselves from thinking about certain life events or memories. Often, healing requires gently working through difficult feelings and memories, even when it feels uncomfortable.

That being said, I will make an effort to go at a pace that is as emotionally safe for you as possible and regularly evaluate this with you. Please let me know anytime if the work being done together is outside of what you can emotionally tolerate or having a negative impact on your functioning and overall life. If this occurs, I will discuss potential adjustments and mental health safeguards with you accordingly.

The length of time beneficial for a client to be in therapy can vary based on severity of symptoms, complexity of concerns, and potential for unexpected life events that can make continuing therapy beneficial (job loss, breakup, etc.). That being said, many clients have shared that they notice meaningful progress in a matter of months, even compared to longer therapy experiences in the past. I'm happy to discuss this further with you and potential treatment modalities that could maximize your progress.

Relatedly, frequency of sessions at the onset of therapy can make a difference in the amount of progress that is made initially. I recommend clients start by meeting weekly and the minimum frequency of appointments I offer to new clients is biweekly standard 50 minute appointments. I also offer extended sessions starting at 90 minutes to maximize progress. See the intensives item below for further information.

Intensives are longer sessions that help with processing more deeply, not losing traction because the session time is up, and also maximizing time if it works better for you to meet for say, two hours twice a month rather than one hour four times a month or each week.

Different providers approach offering intensives differently. The longest intensives I can typically offer in a given week are three hours. For clients that could benefit, I tend to offer longer appointments weaved into a more traditional treatment model of building rapport over a period of time, addressing more current concerns (such as work stress, recent conflict with a partner, etc.) as can be helpful while also diving deeply into ongoing difficulties (trauma, complicated grief, etc.). My approach is tailored to meet a client's needs at a given time. I'm happy to discuss further with you in a consultation call what approach I think could be helpful for you.

When clients meet their goals, they often notice gains like feeling more like themselves again and experiencing renewed hope for the future. You may still want or benefit from meeting on occasion, for example, monthly to maintain your progress and stay on track. You also may choose to focus on other important goals for therapy that you were not previously able to prioritize given your struggles when you started therapy.

Once you have achieved your goals and are ready to test what you have learned on your own, you are ready to at least take a break from therapy and focus on living your life the way you both want and deserve. You may come back periodically or if you experience a major life event. You get to decide and I will support you with whatever you decide is best for you while also offering you my recommendations.