All potential couples therapy clients are offered a free telephone consult in which I will answer questions and help you decide whether it makes sense to proceed with an initial evaluation with both partners vs. an individual session. If couples therapy seems appropriate, I will schedule an initial couples session followed by individual sessions for each partner before proceeding with couples therapy. This allows me to carefully complete an initial assessment that will best determine the focus and direction of therapy and to build an alliance with both partners. Occasionally I will suggest alternative treatment including individual therapy or referrals to outside resources.  I schedule 1.5 hour sessions for all joint couples sessions vs. the standard insurance model of therapy of 1 hour sessions, which lends itself well to couples therapy. Currently I am not participating with any insurance, however many of my clients are able to receive reimbursement for out of network benefits or from healthcare savings accounts. Our office will provide you with necessary documentation so you may file claims, and we will check your coverage for you when you contact us to complete a telephone intake before scheduling an appointment.