Frequently Asked Questions

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I am currently licensed to practice clinical social work in Colorado and Florida.

Yes. I accept insurance through SonderMind in both Florida and Colorado, as well as Medicare in Florida. You can verify your coverage and accepted plans at your SonderMind provider page. 

The self-pay rate is $150 per session. If you have questions about cost or want to discuss options, feel free to reach out before scheduling. 

Sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform provided by SonderMind, offering an encrypted environment that meets the highest standards of privacy and security in healthcare. 

Sessions are 50 minutes. Frequency depends on your situation and goals. Most clients start with weekly sessions and adjust from there. 

Nothing is expected of you beyond showing up. The intake is a straightforward conversation where we go over basics like confidentiality, logistics, and what brings you in. We'll talk through your situation, get a general sense of your background, and start figuring out what you want help with. You don't need clear goals, we can define those together. You're also free to ask questions and decide if it feels like a good fit. The focus is simple: understanding your situation and setting a solid starting point. 

Yes. Everything discussed in session is confidential, with a few exceptions required by law, including situations involving risk of harm to yourself or others, or suspected abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult. These limits will be explained in full during your first session. 

Therapy here is practical and conversational, not what most men picture when they hear the word. We focus on what's actually going on in your life, what's keeping you stuck, and what might help. You don't have to have it figured out before you call. 

That depends entirely on what you're working on. Some men come in for a focused stretch of 8 to 12 sessions around a specific issue. Others find longer-term work valuable. We'll talk about your goals early on and revisit that question as we go. 

That's a fair concern and worth raising directly. If at any point this doesn't feel like the right match, I'll do my best to help connect you with someone who is a better fit. 

This practice does not provide emergency or crisis services. If you are in crisis, please contact emergency services or call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 

Yes. This practice works exclusively with men 18 and older. That's not a limitation, it's a deliberate choice. Therapy designed around how men think, communicate, and deal with problems tends to work better for men than a general approach that tries to serve everyone. 

Men and women often experience stress, struggle, and mental health challenges differently, and they tend to respond to different approaches in therapy. Men are also significantly less likely to seek help, not because the problems aren't there, but because most therapy isn't built with them in mind. This practice is. The focus is on practical, direct work that fits the way most men actually think and operate, without the pressure to fit a mold that wasn't designed for you. 

Yes. You don't have to be comfortable talking about your feelings to get something out of this. Most of what we do is practical, looking at what's happening in your life, what's not working, and what might help. If emotions come up, we work with them. If they don't, we work with what does. There's no requirement to process things a certain way or fit a particular version of what therapy is supposed to look like.