Therapy Process and What to Expect

  • The length of therapy can vary depending on each person’s unique needs, goals, and pace. Some children and adults come for a short period to work through a specific challenge, while others benefit from longer-term support for deeper growth and healing.

    In play therapy with children, progress often unfolds gradually as trust builds and skills develop. For adult therapy, the timeline depends on the concerns we’re addressing and the goals you set.

    Together, we’ll regularly check in about how therapy is going, celebrate progress, and decide on next steps as things evolve. My goal is to provide meaningful, effective support for as long as it’s helpful to you or your child.

  • Your first therapy session is all about helping you (and your child, if applicable) feel welcomed, comfortable, and supported.

    For child therapy, I’ll then spend time getting to know your child through play and gentle conversation, helping them feel safe in the therapy space.

    For adult therapy, we’ll talk about what brought you in, your goals for therapy, and what you hope to gain from our work together. There’s no pressure to share everything right away — therapy moves at your pace.

    By the end of the session, we’ll outline a plan for next steps and decide together how therapy can best support you or your child moving forward.

  • Yes — parent involvement is an important part of the play therapy process. While your child’s individual play sessions are their special space to express and work through emotions, parents play a key role in supporting progress outside the therapy room.

    I typically meet with parents regularly to share general themes, discuss strategies for supporting your child at home, and collaborate on goals. These check-ins help strengthen the parent–child relationship and ensure that what happens in therapy carries over into daily life.

    In some cases, parents may also join their child in the playroom for specific activities designed to build connection and practice new skills together. Your participation helps create lasting change for your child and your family.

  • That’s completely okay — children don’t need to talk to benefit from therapy. Play is a child’s natural language, and through toys, art, and imaginative activities, they’re able to express thoughts and feelings in ways that feel safe and comfortable for them.

    It’s very common for children to be quiet or hesitant at first. My role is to build a trusting relationship at their pace, without pressure. Over time, most children naturally open up through play and connection. Even if your child doesn’t use words right away, meaningful therapeutic work is still happening in the playroom.

Fees, Insurance & Policies

  • I currently accept Medicaid (Denver County), Kaiser and Aetna. If you are out of network and would still like to receive services, I can create what is called a "SuperBill," which is a summary of your services that can be submitted by you to your insurance for reimbursement. 

  • Intake Sessions are $130 and Individual and Family Sessions are $160. Sliding scale options are available upon request.

  • Yes, many clients are able to use their out-of-network benefits to receive partial reimbursement for therapy sessions. I’m considered an out-of-network provider, which means I don’t bill insurance directly. However, I can provide you with a superbill—a detailed receipt that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.

    Coverage varies by plan, so it’s a good idea to call your insurance provider ahead of time and ask about your outpatient mental health out-of-network benefits, including your deductible and the percentage they reimburse.

    Many families find that using out-of-network benefits makes therapy more affordable while still allowing them to choose a therapist who’s the right fit for their child or themselves.