Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions *
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LMFT-A stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate.
An LMFT-A has completed a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, including extensive clinical training, and has met the requirements for associate licensure in South Carolina. As an LMFT-A, I provide therapy independently with my clients while receiving ongoing supervision from a board-approved Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor.
This period of supervision is a required step toward full LMFT licensure and provides an additional layer of professional support and accountability as I continue growing as a therapist.
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At this time, I do not accept insurance and operate as a private-pay practice.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (LMFT-A), I am fully licensed to provide therapy in South Carolina while practicing under the supervision of a board-approved Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor. Many insurance companies do not credential or reimburse associate-level therapists, so I am not currently in-network with insurance providers.
Private pay also allows us to make decisions about your therapy based on what feels most helpful to your needs, not what an insurance company determines is medically necessary or eligible for reimbursement.
If your insurance plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits, you are welcome to contact your insurer to ask whether they reimburse services provided by an LMFT-A. I’m happy to provide appropriate documentation upon request, but reimbursement cannot be guaranteed and is ultimately determined by your insurance plan.
Please feel free to reach out if you have questions about fees, payment, or how this works before scheduling.
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Individual sessions are $125 per session, and couples sessions are $150 per session.
Payment is due at the time of your session. I accept
Credit cards
Debit cards
Plain ol’ cash
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Therapy is deeply personal, and finding someone you genuinely feel comfortable with matters.
My style is warm, relational, curious, and down-to-earth. I care about creating a space where you can do meaningful work without therapy feeling cold, clinical, or like you have to say the “right” thing.
You might especially enjoy working with me if you want a therapist who will sit with the hard stuff, notice patterns with you, ask meaningful questions, and still feel like a real human in the room.
And if we meet and it doesn’t feel like the right fit? That’s completely okay. Finding the right therapist is more important than forcing a therapeutic relationship that doesn’t click.
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Most clients begin with weekly sessions. Over time, the frequency of sessions may change depending on your needs, goals, progress, and circumstances. We'll talk about that together rather than following a one-size-fits-all schedule.
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There's no universal timeline.
Some people come to therapy with something specific they want to work through and feel ready to wrap up after a relatively short period of time. Others find value in longer-term work that allows us to explore deeper patterns, relationships, and experiences.
We'll regularly check in about how therapy is feeling and whether the work we're doing is actually helping.
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Yes. Protecting your privacy is an important part of therapy.
There are specific circumstances in which therapists may be legally or ethically required to disclose information, such as certain situations involving safety, abuse or neglect, or a legal requirement to release information.
We'll go over confidentiality and its limits in more detail before beginning therapy, and you're always welcome to ask questions about it.
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Life happens!
I ask for at least 24 hours' notice when canceling or rescheduling a session. Sessions canceled outside of that window may be subject to a cancellation fee.
Full details are included in the paperwork you'll receive before your first session.