Unfortunately, I do not take insurance. My private pay rate is $195 for intake appointments and $175 for all following appointments. While I do not directly take insurance, I can provide monthly superbills for clients who can get reimbursed for therapy services from their insurance companies. It’s best to contact your insurance company directly to determine if your plan allows for out-of-network benefits. I also accept FSA and HSA funds as payment for therapy.

You might be here wondering, “How do I know if I need therapy?”

It’s a common question. Many people believe you have to be in a full-blown crisis, experiencing a “mental breakdown,” or completely overwhelmed to start psychotherapy. The truth is — you don’t.

Therapy isn’t just for emergencies. It’s for anyone who wants support, clarity, and tools to navigate life more confidently.

You might benefit from therapy if you:

• Feel stuck in anxiety, stress, or overthinking

• Want help managing depression or mood changes

• Are carrying unresolved trauma or painful past experiences

• Struggle to move forward from certain life events

• Want to better understand your thoughts and emotions

• Are looking to build healthy coping skills for everyday life

• Simply feel ready for personal growth and self-exploration

Psychotherapy offers a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to explore whatever you’re carrying — big or small. You don’t need to justify your struggles or prove that they’re “serious enough.” If something is impacting your quality of life, that’s reason enough.

If you’re unsure whether therapy is right for you, that’s completely okay. Reaching out with questions is a great first step. I’m always happy to connect and help you determine whether psychotherapy could be a helpful fit for you.

In our first session, which will last between 50-55 minutes, I’ll start by briefly explaining a few important policies and procedures. We'll spend time discussing what motivated you to seek therapy at this time, as well as briefly discussing any past experiences with therapy that you may have had. I will also ask some questions about your background - including family of origin, cultural/spiritual background, education and work history, mental and medical health history, and social/relationship history - to help me get a better sense of who you are. I understand that clients can be hesitant to discuss their personal history with their new therapist, so I respect if clients choose not to answer certain questions that I ask in intake sessions or throughout the therapy experience.

Each session lasts between 50 and 55 minutes and takes place through a secure, confidential video chat platform. I generally meet with clients weekly, and in some cases, bi-weekly. In the first few weeks of therapy, I generally bring a general question or topic to discuss to session, as clients can sometimes feel intimidated and unsure of what to talk about. After building rapport and acclimating to therapy, I encourage clients to take ownership of their therapy experience by bringing topics to discuss in session. I encourage clients to jot down ideas between session to help create a bridge between what they notice or think about in their daily life and what we discuss in therapy. Depending on what we are working on in therapy, we may also spend time in sessions learning and practicing specific coping skills.

Of course! I am happy to schedule a free 15 minute consultation call with you before you schedule an intake session. In our consultation call, we can discuss more about what you’re looking for in a therapist, what you’d like to address in therapy, and my therapeutic approach to help determine if we are a good fit to work together. Feel free to contact me at eveyshavivi@gmail.com to schedule a consultation call.