As a clinical social worker, I am an activist at heart and I seek to help you understand your current challenges within the context of our broader culture. I especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ folks, as I am a member of the community myself. I know intimately what it's like to question or assess one's safety in the simple act of expressing love. I make it a point to create a therapeutic space that can fully accommodate all of who you are. No topic is taboo or off limits! I hope that helps you get to know a bit about me. Please reach out if you'd like to find out more about how I can help.
Service Types and Fees
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, BCBS Massachusetts, Oxford Health, Optum/UHC, and Quest Behavioral Health in California; Regence BlueShield in Washington-- via Headway, please click here to get started
Kaiser NorCal California -- via Grow, please click here to get started
Please note there are risks and benefits to using insurance to cover your mental health services. Here is a great article exploring those factors in more detail.
Neurodivergent Diagnostic Assessments
Formal assessment of neurodivergence can be difficult to access. I fully support self-diagnosis and recognize that people often still desire to have a mental health clinician confirm what they already suspect.
I provide a variety of assessment options to meet your unique needs and desired use of the diagnosis. It's important to note that different institutions (e.g., school, health care, workplace) may have varying requirements for providing accommodations, if you're interested in that. Thus, I recommend you explore what is required if you are seeking accommodations with a specific program or entity. I am happy to help you decide which option here is best for you!
Consultation: $250
1 hour meeting
Answer specific questions
Includes general list of resources and referrals
Sensory Profile: $400
Self-administered Questionnaire
1 hour Results & Feedback session
Uses: Create sensory-safe spaces for yourself and help you advocate for your unique sensory needs
Includes 1 page report and resource/referral list
Informal Assessment: $700
1 hour interview
1 hour feedback session
Uses: Self-diagnosis confirmation and increased understanding via psychoeducation
Includes 1 page letter and personalized list of resources/referrals
Does not include screening tools
Formal Assessment: $1200
2 hour clinical interview
1 hour feedback session
Sensory Profile Assessment
Review of Self Assessments (RAADS-R, AQ, Monotropism, Brown Scale, ASRS-1)
Uses: Personal confirmation, medical & educational accommodations (with limitations - dependent on entity/university)
Includes full report with test results and personalized list of resources/referrals
If you have one of the insurance plans noted above, I may be able to bill your insurance for these assessment services. Please see above for further discussion on risks and benefits of using insurance to verify neurodivergence. I will collaborate with you to determine whether using insurance is in your best interests.