FAQ
Where is your office located?
My office is in Davie, Florida – on the corner of Orange Drive and Flamingo Road at the Crexent Business Center:
12535 Orange Drive, Suite 612
Davie, FL 33330
What are your hours?
I try to be flexible with my schedule, as I know you are very busy.
I work mostly afternoons and evenings to accommodate families after school and work.
If you have a child in middle school, I can also see your child first thing in the morning before school starts.
Do you ever have time available on the weekend?
I do not consistently see clients on the weekend, but I will occasionally see people on a short-term, as-needed basis.
How long are sessions?
Sessions are 50 minutes long. This is typically enough time to cover what we need to without getting into too much at once.
Do you take my insurance?
I am NOT an “in-network” provider, because I prefer to make treatment recommendations and decisions independent of insurance plan’s rules and guidelines.
An out-of-network provider is someone who is NOT contracted with a specific plan or insurance company. This means you will pay me directly and request reimbursement directly from the insurance company.
Because I am a licensed psychologist in Florida, my services qualify for reimbursement under insurance plans that offer outpatient mental health benefits.
I can provide you with monthly invoices to file your claim and assist you in completing the forms if necessary.
Each company has different policies for reimbursement, so I encourage you to call your carrier to ask what they cover for out-of-network providers and how much your deductible is.
With what age ranges do you work?
I work with ages 3 and up. When working with tiny humans (ages 3-7), I work mostly with parent(s) or with parent(s) and the tiny human.
How does therapy with kids and teens work? Do I come to the sessions, too?
At the first session, we will all meet together so I can gather information about your history and needs. We will work together to identify goals and create a plan.
I like to include parents for some or all of the sessions when working with kids ages 3-10. You will be a part of therapy, whether it is to work on specific parenting strategies or ways to support your child.
With teens, I usually meet with them individually most of the time, with occasional and as-needed check-ins with the parents.
You have a lot of kid stuff on your page, do you work with adults?
Yes! I love working with adults as well as children and teens.
I use an approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on helping you identify and live toward your values and get the life you want.
What can my child and I do to get the most out of working with you?
- Be willing to come consistently. Therapy only works when you show up.
- Be open and honest. I can only help if I know what is going on.
- Even if you are here for your child, be willing and ready to make some changes yourself. Children don’t grow up in a vacuum.
- Think about and work on what we talk about in between sessions. Most of the work in therapy is done OUTSIDE the office.
- Ask questions and give me feedback. If you have tried something already and it didn’t work, let me know. I have a ton of ideas, and we can come up with a plan together.
- Trust me and the process. Things may get worse before they get better, but they WILL get better if you follow what we discuss.
- Call or text me if you have questions between sessions or if there is a crisis. I am here to provide support, and sometimes it is helpful to deal with things in the moment if possible.
Do you have a magic wand that will fix my kid?
I would love more than anything to have a magic wand but, unfortunately, I don’t.
Therapy’s success doesn’t happen overnight, but it doesn’t have to take forever either. I work to focus on the strengths of your child and provide tools to help you and your child be successful.
Are you one of those stiff, worksheet-giving, therapists?
Yikes. No. My style is more informal, creative, and fun.
I find it is easier to connect to kids, teens, and adults using humor, art, crafts, fun activities, and music. I have been told that I have the “office of fun,” which makes people feel more comfortable. We will work hard to reach the goals, but in a way that is not stiff.
Cats or dogs?
Cats… for now. I have two cats at home, one of which is 20 pounds. Ironically, his name is the Flash, because he was the runt of the litter and used to be very fast.
My kids want a French bulldog puppy, but we haven’t made that happen yet. Maybe someday…