Counseling
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I partner with Headway to make therapy accessible and affordable under most major insurance plans.
Accepted Insurance Plans (in alphabetical order):
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Anthem EAP
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Capital Blue Cross (PA)
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Devoted Health Medicare Advantage
Geisinger
Geisinger Medicare Advantage
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (PA)
Humana Medicare Advantage
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania
Quest Behavioral Health
The Health Plan
UPMC
If your plan is not listed above, you may still be covered through Grow Therapy, which includes additional networks.
Grow Therapy (for additional coverage not yet on Headway)
• UnitedHealthcare / Optum
• EAP: UnitedHealthcare / Optum
• Highmark Medicare
• Humana Medicare
• VA Community Care Network (CCN)
Coming Soon
I am currently in the process of finalizing my UPMC contract. As UPMC is a major insurance provider in Western Pennsylvania, this addition will help expand access to care for more clients.
If you don’t see UPMC listed yet, please check back soon — I’ll update this section as soon as the credentialing process is complete.
Holistic Wellness
(Self-Pay Only)
The Process
(Counseling & Holistic Wellness)
Step 1: Book a Consultation
Whether you’re seeking Counseling or Holistic Wellness Services, the first step is to schedule a consultation. This brief meeting allows us to explore your needs, answer your questions, and determine whether we’re a good fit to work together.
If you’re interested in Clinical Counseling, this consultation will help clarify your goals, background, and preferences so we can ensure that my services align with what you’re looking for.
If you’re seeking Holistic Wellness Services (such as our Holistic Wellness Sessions), a consultation is also required before your first session. We’ll discuss what you’re hoping to experience or address, and determine which type of session best supports your goals.
Holistic wellness services are self-pay only and are not clinical in nature. For more details, visit the Holistic Wellness page in the main menu.
Step 2: Attend Consultation
This is where we meet virtually for your scheduled consultation. During this time, we’ll explore your goals, discuss your questions, and determine whether moving forward together feels like the right fit. There’s no pressure—this step is about clarity and comfort on both sides. If we decide to move forward, I’ll walk you through the next steps to begin services.
For Counseling Services, I work through Rula, Grow Therapy, & Headway and I’ll explain which platform we’ll use based on your insurance and needs.
For Holistic Wellness Services, I use Simple Practice for virtual sessions. Since you've booked your consultation through Simple Practice, you’re already set up in the system—we’ll simply go over how your chosen wellness services will be delivered.
Either way, I’ll make sure you know exactly what to expect and how to move forward from here.
Step 3: Start Services
Once everything is in place, we’ll begin your services based on the path you’ve chosen—counseling or holistic wellness.
For counseling clients, this means starting your sessions through either Rula, Grow Therapy, or Headway depending on which platform we’ve selected for your care. I’ll guide you through the scheduling process, paperwork, and what to expect in your first full session.
For holistic wellness clients, we’ll begin your selected self-pay service(s) through Simple Practice. You’ll receive session reminders, intake forms, and secure links for virtual appointments when applicable.
No matter which path you’re on, we’ll move forward with intention, clarity, and a shared commitment to your growth and healing.






