RATES & FAQ

We know that an intensive can be costly. We also know that breaking and divorce can be costly as well and how valuable an intensive can be for you, your partner and when applicable, for any children involved.

We offer Paypal financing as an easy way to get a line of credit to pay for this intensive.

You can see details of this here: https://www.paypal.com/ppcreditapply/da/us/lander
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We recommend to reach out to us first to confirm that a couples counseling intensive is right for you, and then we’ll show you how to apply through Paypal.

Intensives are for couples, families or business partners who have hit a major roadblock or fork in the road and need help facilitating change now. Perhaps the couple is on the brink of divorce, the family has run into a crisis or the business partners are ready to split – all of these would be apropos for an intensive.
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Some people simply have very busy schedules and don’t have the time to carve out weekly couples work, so an intensive is built for them to develop a highly specific program to help them focus on the work they need to do and then be able to move on with their ‘regularly scheduled program.’

The vast majority of clients participate in this program virtually from all around the world. The intensive is just as effective as being done in person, without the inconvenience of having to trouble or finding parking.

For in person intensives, we are located in the Chesterfield area in the Greater St. Louis, MO area. Many participants opt to travel in for this program and our team can help line up accommodations.

This will highly depend. If clients have gotten everything they’ve needed from the intensive, the therapist will wish them well and they will be happily on their way. In the occurrence that the couple/family/partners need more work after the conclusion of the intensive the therapist will work to figure out the best next steps for the clients. This could mean further follow up sessions with the intensives therapist or this could mean that therapist will refer them to another therapist, if/when appropriate.

Our goal is to help the clients transition successfully to whatever the next phase of their relationship is. We are very invested in your success and will work with you to figure out how we can best support the next steps.

$185 for a 50 minute session and anything longer is prorated at that amount

I am considered an "Out-Of-Network" provider, which means I do not accept any insurance directly.  I’ve made the decision to work directly with my clients regarding payment, and they are very satisfied with this arrangement.

If you would still like to use your insurance, then you can potentially do so if your insurance plan has “Out-Of-Network” benefits. The way that would work is, you would pay for therapy at the time of the session, and then I will provide you with a “superbill” that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

I would recommend calling your insurance company to confirm if your insurance policy has OON benefits for mental health services.

Otherwise you can choose to see me privately and not involve your insurance at all. See why many of my clients choose this option below.

Most of my clients actually prefer to work with me privately and not involve their insurance at all. This is because in order to use your insurance for counseling, a mental health diagnosis is required, and this gets attached to your record. If your challenges don’t meet the threshold of a diagnosis, then insurance companies can choose not to cover your therapy.

• Insurance can put limitations on the number of counseling sessions you can have, prior to truly completing the process.
• An insurance company has a right to call the therapist and ask how sessions are going
• At any point they can say that therapy is no longer medically necessary and cancel the coverage

And by not taking insurance, I’m able to maintain a smaller caseload of clientele and devote all of my focus into helping people.

Instead of taking hours each week going back and forth with insurance, I devote that time and energy to my clients, resulting in better outcomes for therapy.

If you have more questions about this, or have questions about finding your OON benefits and would like to discuss, then I recommend reaching out to me on my contact page and I’d be happy to answer any questions.

111 Hilltown Village Center/Suite #207/Chesterfield, MO/63017

Sunday – Thursday 9am – 8pm, Friday 10am – 4pm

First session is used for me to understand the issue(s) you are facing. I do this in a structured way that feels very fluid, giving both parties the chance to share as well as setting expectations around what our future work will look like.

You’re a couple who loves each other, but right now things feel harder than they should. You’ve gotten stuck in the same frustrating arguments, and too often one (or both) of you feels unheard, unseen, or misunderstood. Maybe it’s about communication, money, parenting, or just the everyday stress of life — but it leaves you feeling disconnected.

Deep down, you know you want more. You don’t just want to survive together — you want to thrive. You want a relationship that feels safe, supportive, playful, and alive.

You’re willing to show up and do the work, as long as it’s guided with:

• Structure you can count on (no vague “just talk about your feelings” advice).
• Tools you can actually use at home to break old patterns.
• Warmth and a bit of humor, because therapy should feel human, not clinical.

If you’re a couple who’s ready to invest in your relationship, willing to learn, and motivated to grow closer instead of drifting apart — you’re in the right place.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT – Dr. Sue Johnson)

Helps you and your partner get underneath the arguments to the deeper feelings and needs. Instead of fighting about dishes or schedules, you’ll start to understand the fears, longings, and hopes driving those fights — and learn to reconnect in a safe and loving way.

Gottman Method

Based on decades of research with real couples, this approach gives you practical tools to improve communication, handle conflict, and build friendship and intimacy. It’s like a roadmap for what makes relationships succeed.

PET-C (Pragmatic Experiential Therapy for Couples – Dr. Brent Atkinson)

Shows you how to stay calm and steady even when triggered. It gives concrete skills for emotional regulation and helps both partners follow through on what they learn, so changes stick.

PIT (Post-Induction Therapy – Pia Mellody)

Addresses the deeper family-of-origin wounds that can spill into your relationship today. It helps you set healthy boundaries, balance closeness with independence, and heal old patterns so you can love more freely.

NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)

Focuses on how our thoughts and language shape behavior. It helps you notice unhelpful patterns, shift your mindset, and communicate in ways that actually land with your partner.

In short: I combine methods that help you understand each other better, communicate more clearly, stay steady in hard moments, and heal old wounds — so your relationship can feel safe, connected, and alive.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who 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 expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.

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