Frequently Asked Questions

Some people believe if someone is going to therapy, they must be crazy. This is not true. Sometimes, we need or want that other person to be our sounding board. Sometimes, we want feedback that our friends and family do not know how to give. Additionally, therapy can have a cathartic effect on those who truly desire a different perspective of their experiences. My job is to provide that perspective for you and empower you toward self-efficacy. Sometimes, we don't know something is bothering us or is a problem in our lives without that objective third-person point-of-view. Think of therapy as an investment in your mental health, like preventative mental health care. Therapy can be helpful in a preventative sense, as well as, in a crisis situation.

My degree is in clinical psychology, which covers a broad range of mental health issues. I chose to emphasize in forensics, to better understand the intersection between psychology and the law. Ultimately, clinicians with doctoral degrees undergo rigorous training and they have advanced practice utilizing various assessment measures and therapeutic interventions, which yield positive outcomes for the client. Most doctoral-level clinicians gained at least 2-4 years of additional experience and training in the proper application of evidence-based treatment. My training also afforded me the ability to understand research concepts that inform both treatment and psychological evaluations. By attending approximately six (6) years of graduate education, I was trained to critically review research related to various testing measures, and utilize the ones that are evidence-based for the client.

I see anyone who wants or needs a different perspective in their life, and who wants to heal any scars they may still carry. Some of my clients come to therapy to have someone hold them accountable, until they can advocate for themselves. I see clients 18 and older through the lifespan who have depression, anxiety, grief, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and other professionals who desire added perspective related to their ethical obligations, job duties, or work-life balance.

Unfortunately, I do not accept insurance at this time.

The cost for therapy will depend on what type of therapy you need, based on the different issues you want to address. With that said, the total cost is difficult to predict. Generally, a 45-60 minute session is $200.

Not at this time. However, if in the process of treatment you fall upon financial hardship, we can discuss other arrangements. Sometimes, this means moving from weekly therapy sessions to bi-weekly sessions.

Forensic evaluations are mental health evaluations ordered by the court. Typically, these reports include things like: risk for future violence or sexual re-offense, psychopathy assessments, or civil matters, like guardianship or custody. I specialize in the treatment and evaluation of individuals with sexual offense convictions. Rates for treatment may differ with mandated populations and it is encouraged potential clients call for a consultation to discuss their individual circumstances. Clients can also refer to corrections.utah.gov and look under "Resources for Sex Offenders," to find a list of approved providers for sex offense specific services. 

Mental health or clinical evaluations typically involve an in-depth clinical interview between me and the client. A review of records including mental health history, legal history, medical history, child protective services and educational history, among other possible sources, will be conducted. Additionally, if collateral interviews would be beneficial, and if the client allows it, the client would fill out a Release of Information form to allow me to conduct interviews with their loved ones, supervisors, friends, or attorneys. Depending on the evaluation, various gold-standard psychological tests will be utilized, that will directly answer the referral questions. A final report will be written and provided to the referral sources (client, court, attorneys, or other such referral sources). Comprehensive clinical evaluations (personality and cognitive) are $3,000 and a clinical evaluation (only include either cognitive or personality measures) is $2,500. If your evaluation is court related or court ordered, the fee is anywhere between $1,500 and $3,500, depending on the nature of the court order (this includes psychosexuals, competency, and risk assessments). More comprehensive psychosexuals will be approximately $3,500, a less comprehensive psychosexual will be approximately $2,500 and Sex Offense Risk Reports, will be approximately $1,500, due at the time of service. There may be added fees depending on travel time if travel exceeds 50 miles.

This depends on the intensity or comprehensiveness of the referral question (a personality evaluation would take less time than a forensic evaluation). However, most evaluations take between 4 to 12 face-to-face hours. 

No. All fees, therapy and evaluation, are to be paid in-full at the time of service. I accept credit/debit, HSA accounts, or Bishop's pay, if applicable. 

I guarantee a completed report within 10 to 20 business days, excluding holidays, from the time I have all available records requested. It is important you provide a complete set of records, regardless of the evaluation type, to ensure efficient completion of your report. For example, if you are coming in for a cognitive evaluation to determine level of functioning, I will likely need medical records and school records to help build a historical timeline of your functioning throughout development. Without timely receipt of records, I cannot guarantee the timeliness of the report and the diagnosis may be incomplete. With most evaluations, a feedback session will be provided at no extra cost; the exception would be if the court ordered the evaluation. In some of those circumstances, feedback is not offered. You will be notified at the outset of the evaluation what to expect from the process. 

Yes. I offer training for the Static-99R/Stable-2007/Acute-2007 for mental health professionals working with the sex offense specific population. I also offer training for vicarious trauma for mental health professionals. I am open for other types of trainings and speaking engagements, just use the contact us form to inquire further or call for a quick consultation. Once you solidify your plans for training, you will fill out the training registration form and the electronic payment authorization form to pay by credit card. I accept agency checks and venmo as well, contact me for more information.

Yes I do. All you need to do is fill out the contact us form with as much detail as possible to ensure I respond with the best information to determine if I am a good fit for you and your agency.

Yes! You can call for a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if I would be a good fit for the services you want or need.