Frequently Asked Questions

About Me and My Training

How are you prepared to support me as I navigate my reproductive journey and fertility challenges?

I am trained by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and prepared to support clients facing female and male infertility and those undergoing fertility treatment. Clients are often referred to me by fertility clinics and OBGYNs to support them through IVF, IUI, and recurrent loss.

What is your experience with pregnancy loss?

I work with individual clients who have experienced miscarriages, failed fertility treatments, ectopic pregnancies, recurrent losses, and terminations. I also have experience with clients who pursue pregnancy after loss. Each client’s story and experience is unique. My work is rooted in providing education, unconditional support and empathy, and facilitate self-understanding and compassion. We work together through grief, navigating how to cope well and live authentically.

What’s a PMH-C and how is that helpful to me as your client?

PMH-C stands for Perinatal Mental Health Certification and it is a NCAA accredited credential for mental health providers working with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Postpartum Support International developed rigorous training and certification process to designate mental health providers who specialize in treating individual during pregnancy and postpartum.

This credential expresses my deep commitment to meeting the unique needs of my clients, understanding what you are experiencing, and providing appropriate, evidence-based care to support you.

My Approach and Our Fit Together

You offer several therapeutic approaches (CBT, IFS, etc). How do we choose what is right for me?

No two clients have the same story. For this reason, my approach is tailored to you and your needs. I draw from several evidence-based frameworks — including attachment theory, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and narrative therapy — to meet you where you are. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership, and I’ll always work alongside you rather than handing you a one-size-fits-all plan.

In addition to my training in these frameworks, I also take a philosophical approach to this work in believing you are the expert on you. When you schedule a consultation call, you will hear me talk about this using the metaphor of a road trip in which you are the driver, and I am the passenger. You retain control of the wheel, gas, and breaks. I am here to support you in choosing the path that feels right for you.

What does a typical first session look like?

I often say a first session feels a little like an interview because I have a lot of questions to ask. That said, I also know this is our first meeting and maybe your first time in therapy, so my goal is to help you feel at ease. The goal of our first session is to get to know more about you and what is bringing you to therapy. By the end of session, we talk your goals for treatment and what therapy sessions may look like going forward.

Prior to our first session, I will send you some intake materials via my client portal to gather details on your background, current challenges, and assess your specific symptoms.

Do you work with couples?

I hope you chuckle a little when I say ‘it depends.’ I offer the Bringing Baby Home educational workshop for expectant and new co-parents who are looking to strengthen the foundation of their relationship and bond with their young child. Sometimes we invite a partner to join us in session, based on your needs. But, for the most part, I don’t work with couples and instead refer clients who are looking to do private couples sessions to my colleagues within the 67 Byberry Collective who specialize in couples work.

Logistics

Where are sessions held?

I offer telehealth and in-person sessions Monday through Friday in Hatboro, PA (less than a block from the SEPTA train station and with private parking available). Because I also offer telehealth services, I see clients throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Do you take my insurance?

I currently accept AETNA and Meritain insurance plans. I also provide superbills to clients who seek reimbursement for out-of-network coverage. Clients with an HSA or FSA card can also use this payment type to pay for sessions.

What is the cost?

Individual therapy sessions are typically 50-60 mins in length and cost $150/session. Support groups range from $20-45/session.

What is your cancellation policy?

I ask for at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a session. Late cancellations or missed appointments without sufficient notice may be subject to 50% of the session fee. I understand that life happens, and I’ll always approach these situations with care and flexibility.

What’s your availability – is there a waitlist?

Once you reach out to me, I am in touch with you via email or text within 24 hours to schedule a free 20-30 min consultation call and we often schedule our first session within the week. In the event your schedule or therapeutic needs do not align with my services, I will work with you to have a direct referral to a clinician who is ready to work with you. I work closely with my colleagues at 67 Byberry Collective which gives us additional options and resources to ensure you get the care you need as soon as possible.

What is confidential?

What is said in our sessions is confidential between you and me with a few exceptions. If you disclose a plan or intent to kill yourself or someone else or if you share information about elder or child abuse, I am mandated by law to report this. I also must comply with a judge’s court order. In all of those cases, I will work with you throughout the process, keeping you informed and supported.

Outside of those circumstances, any sharing of information is directed by you. That means, you decide if we involve your partner or communicate with other providers. Many clients elect to release information with their other providers about treatment (OBGYN, PCP, prescriber, etc) or need my assistance in providing documentation to an employer related to leave or accommodations.