FAQ
Where is your office located?
Because of the COVID-19 guidelines, I offer secure video sessions via Zoom. Once you’ve scheduled an appointment, you will be provided a link to my Zoom room and a unique password to use for your appointment. Zoom is a user-friendly platform that can be accessed from your PC, laptop, or mobile device.
4617 Woodland Ave.Philadelphia, PA 19143
Is there parking at your office?
What are your fees?
My fees start at $175.00 per 50-minute session.
There are some clients who find that a 90-minute session gives them more time to address their concerns thoroughly. Those 90-minute sessions are $300.00.
Do you take insurance?
No. I do not work with any insurance companies. I can provide a receipt to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
Is there a cancellation fee?
Yes. Should you need to cancel or reschedule a session, please provide at least 24 hours’ notice, or you will be charged the full fee for your missed session.
How do I contact you?
To reach me, call (215) 806-7784 or complete the contact form at the bottom of this page.
How long do I(we) need to be in therapy?
I don’t have a magical place that I am trying to get you to reach.
In the first couple of sessions, we’ll talk about your goals for therapy. Everything we do after is specifically designed to help you reach those goals.
Periodically, we’ll revisit those goals and determine what’s left to work on. When you’ve accomplished your therapeutic goals, therapy should end.
My partner is resistant to coming to therapy. What can I do?
Many people prefer to use family, friends, and sometimes faith leaders to help them manage certain situations. So, they may not value therapy in the same way that others do.
I work very deliberately to make sure that you and your partner feel safe, validated, and heard. I also work hard to prevent couples sessions from being blaming, shaming, or one-sided.
How often do I(we) need to come to therapy?
It is preferable for therapy to occur on a regular basis, especially in the beginning. As you gain more tools and as your symptoms decrease, the frequency of therapy can decrease.
I recommend starting with regular weekly meetings and then reduce the frequency over time, as things become more manageable.
I have clients who come weekly and others who come biweekly. This is something we will discuss in our first session together.
I Googled you and discovered that you are a former pastor. Does that mean you do Christian counseling?
No. I am not a Christian counselor. Rather, I am a clinical therapist who also happens to be a Christian. I do not use sacred texts or proselytize in any way. I do not do pastoral counseling.
If you’d like to incorporate spirituality into your therapy, I’m happy to assist you. However, our sessions are clinical in nature and don’t usually include theological discussion or spiritual direction unless you specifically request that.
I see people of different faiths including those who are atheist and agnostic. My goal is to make everyone feel safe and respected.
Are you married with kids?
Yes, my wife and I met in college and have been married for 23 years. We have three children.
What are some of your hobbies and interests?
My first career was as a musician. In the first 5 years after college, I traveled throughout Western Europe performing in jazz clubs, churches, and concert halls. I’m a little rusty these days, but I still enjoy playing the piano and singing.
I’m an avid Netflix consumer who’s always looking for a series to watch.