Frequently asked questions

Evaluations may include any or all of the following assessments: 

• Background and intake questionnaires for clients/parents/caregivers (online forms)
• Review of medical and/or educational records
• Initial parent/caregiver and child/adolescent interview (virtual or in person)
• Parent and teacher rating scales (online forms)
• Collateral interview(s) with therapist/teacher/others who know your child well
• Observations at home, in the community, or at school (virtual or in person)
• Child/adolescent interview (in person)
• Cognitive tests with the child (in person)
• Educational tests with the child (in person)

• CBT is a type of therapy for older children, teens and adults to support developing healthy thoughts (how we think) and behaviors (what we do). Our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are strongly connected! 
• CBT involves self-monitoring and weekly homework. 
• Goals are set in collaboration with the child and the parent and goals are evaluated periodically to make sure we are making progress. 

• DBT is a type of therapy helpful for developing strong emotion regulation skills. It was originally just for adults, but it can be adapted for school age children and teens. 
• DBT skills are often taught in a group setting, sometimes with both children and parents. 
• Like CBT, DBT includes weekly homework assignments for practice and reflection. 

• I am not a certified play therapist, no, but I do use play in therapy, yes! Play is developmentally appropriate and is often referred to as the language of children. 
• I use play, art, and sensory activities to create a comfortable atmosphere for children to engage in therapy with me and to help children to communicate in different ways. A regulated child is a child whose mind is ready to think and learn. 
• If you hear loud giggling and silly noises during a therapy session, just know: serious work is happening!

• I am in network with Aetna and Blue Cross, Blue Shield of North Carolina. 
• Check your insurance's behavioral health and out of network benefits. If you're not covered, I can take self-pay (cash, card, FSA/HSA card) and in some cases, I can even submit an out of network claim for you.  
• Upon request, I can provide you with a superbill to submit for reimbursement by your insurance; this does not guarantee you will receive any or all reimbursement. For specific questions about your insurance benefits, please call your insurance company. 

I am a Nationally Certified School Psychologist; however I am not currently working in public schools. If you request a service that could be reasonably provided by your child's public school, I have an ethical obligation to disclose this to you.