Starting Your Therapy Path

  • Mental Health, Counseling, Therapy, Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Lonely

    15-Minute Video Consultation

    Schedule a Free Consultation
    Let’s discuss your goals and see if we’re a good fit.

    During our time together, we’ll touch on:

    -An overview of your concerns

    -My approach to therapy and how we can work together

    Session fees: Please note that I am an out-of-network provider and operate on a self-pay basis. Super bills are available upon request.

    Telehealth: I provide convenient and confidential telehealth therapy for residents of New Jersey, Florida, and South Carolina, allowing you to access support from the comfort of your own home.

    Walk & Talk Therapy: I offer walk and talk therapy for residents of New Jersey, combining the benefits of outdoor movement with therapeutic support.

    Psychoeducation/Support Groups: Psychoeducation and support groups are currently in the works and are expected to be available in 2025.

  • Free Consultation, Mental Health, Counseling, Therapy, Chat, Conversation, Need Help

    Initial Assessment

    Choose What Works for You
    Select from virtual therapy or Walk & Talk sessions based on your comfort and needs.

    After our free consultation, we’ll schedule a virtual 60-minute initial assessment. In this session, we’ll discuss your life experiences and explore what brings you to therapy. Together, we’ll establish meaningful goals tailored to your needs.

    If you have any questions about therapy or anything you’d like to ask me, feel free to jot them down beforehand. You’re welcome to bring a notebook or use your phone to take notes during our sessions, which can help you retain the skills we discuss. Consistency is crucial in therapy and plays a key role in creating lasting change in your life.

  • Mental Health, Diversity, Help, Youth, Teens, Teenagers, Young people, Depression, Anxiety

    Mark your Calendar

    Begin Your Journey
    Together, we’ll work toward your goals with compassion and clarity.

    During your initial assessment, we’ll set a regular day and time for your weekly therapy sessions to ensure consistency throughout our work together.

    You will receive weekly reminders for your session. It's a good idea to add this to your calendar for easy access and organization.

    If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify me at least 48 hours (business days) in advance via text or email. Please note that weekends and holidays are not considered business days, and cancellation fees will apply. If no notice or late cancellation is provided, the full session fee will be charged. This policy helps ensure we make the best use of our time and resources.

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Investing in Your Well-Being:

Seek Services Beyond Insurance

I’ve made the decision to step away from in-network insurance panels so I can focus on what matters most—providing high-quality, personalized care to my clients. By reducing the time spent on billing and insurance-related tasks, I can dedicate more energy to therapy sessions and helping you achieve your goals.

I understand that dealing with insurance can feel overwhelming, and I’m here to help make the process easier for you. If you have out-of-network (OON) benefits, I can assist in verifying your coverage and exploring your options. To simplify things further, I’ve partnered with Thrizer, a platform that streamlines payments and claim submissions. With Thrizer, you’ll only need to pay your copay at the time of your session, and the platform will take care of submitting your OON claims.

Understanding your Out-of-Network Benefits

Insurance and Payment Information

Inner Strength Counseling Services does not accept Medicaid or Medicare, but I’ve partnered with Thrizer to make the out-of-network process easier for you.

How Thrizer Works

  1. Set Up Your Account: I’ll send you an email with a link to create your Thrizer account.

  2. Add Your Information: Enter your insurance details and payment method to get started.

  3. Review Your Benefits: Thrizer will provide a summary of your out-of-network benefits and estimated co-insurance, so you know what to expect.

  4. Pay for Sessions: Thrizer will handle payments for your sessions, either as a copay or the full session fee upfront, depending on your plan.

Things to Keep in Mind

  • Copay Option: You can pay only your copay at the time of the session, with a small 5% service fee.

  • Full Fee Option: If you prefer to pay the full session fee upfront, Thrizer charges a 1% fee, which will be deducted from your reimbursement.

  • Plans Requiring Upfront Payment: Some insurance plans require you to pay the full session fee upfront. Thrizer will process your claim, and you’ll receive reimbursement within a few weeks.

  • Deductibles: If you’re working towards your deductible, there are no additional fees.

For Self-Pay Clients

If you're not using insurance, I’ll provide a Good Faith Estimate at the start of treatment. This will clearly outline all costs upfront, so you have full transparency.

As of January 1, 2022, state-licensed or certified healthcare providers need to give a Good Faith Estimate of healthcare charges to every new and continuing client who is either uninsured or is not planning to submit a claim to their insurance for the healthcare services they seek.

You can receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, healthcare providers must give patients who don’t have insurance or are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total anticipated cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

This Good Faith Estimate doesn’t account for late cancellations, no-show fees, crisis sessions, non-therapeutic charges, case management fees, court litigation fees, or other financial arrangements determined on a case-by-case form. See the practice policies disclosure form.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

Reimbursement Time

Reimbursement times vary by insurance provider. Major payers like United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and certain BCBS plans typically process claims and issue reimbursements within a week. Smaller insurance companies may take up to four weeks.

Thrizer Payment Process

With Thrizer, you’re only responsible for your co-pay at the time of the appointment. Thrizer will handle the reimbursement process for you, unless you prefer to manage it on your own.

If you have any questions or need assistance with navigating these options, feel free to reach out—I’m here to help!

Service Fees

  • Virtual Initial Assessment/Intake Session: $210 for 60 minutes

  • Virtual Individual Therapy Session: $185 for 45 minutes

  • Walk & Talk Therapy:

    • 45-minute session: $185.00.

    • 60-minute session: $210.00.

    • 90-minute session: $260.00.

    • 120-minute session: $310.00.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about fees or services!