FAQs

  • Absolutely. Chronic illness and neurodivergence may be important parts of your experience, but they are not the only things that make up who you are.

    Therapy can also be a place to talk about relationships, identity, stress, life changes and anything else that feels important to you.

  • No. You do not need a formal diagnosis to begin therapy.

    Many people begin exploring questions about neurodivergence or chronic illness before they have clear answers. Therapy can be a place to better understand your experiences and figure out what support feels helpful.

  • Chronic illness and neurodivergence are separate experiences, but they can overlap in meaningful ways for some people.

    Both can shape how someone moves through the world and how they understand themselves. Therapy can be a place to explore these experiences without assuming there is only one explanation for what you are going through.

  • No.

    While understanding your experiences is an important part of therapy, you do not need to spend your sessions proving that your symptoms or challenges are valid.

    My goal is to understand how these experiences have affected your life and what support would feel meaningful to you.

  • Yes. I accept several insurance plans through Headway.

    If you are unsure whether your insurance is accepted, you can use the insurance verification link or reach out and I can help you understand your options.

    Private-pay sessions are $150 per session. Sliding-scale options are available when possible.

  • Sessions are held virtually throughout New York.

    California availability is expected in early 2027.

  • That is welcome.

    Therapy does not require you to participate in a certain way. If you need your camera off, need to attend from bed or have another adjustment that helps you feel more comfortable, we can talk about what works best for you.

  • The first step is reaching out.

    You can contact me through the website, email or text. We can talk about what you are looking for, answer questions and decide whether working together feels like the right fit.

  • The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and talk about what brings you to therapy. We will discuss what you are hoping to work on, what support you are looking for and what has been feeling difficult recently.

    You do not need to prepare a perfect explanation of your experiences or know exactly where to begin. Many people come to therapy feeling unsure how to put everything into words, especially when they have spent years trying to make sense of their experiences.

    We can start wherever feels most comfortable. I will ask questions to better understand your story, and we can take time to figure out what kind of support feels most helpful.

    The first session is also a chance for you to decide if I feel like the right fit for you. Therapy is built on trust and connection, so it is important that you feel comfortable with the person you are working with.