While taking medication to manage schizoaffective disorder is typically the first line of treatment. Therapy can be a really helpful add-on to symptom management. A lot of times medication helps with some symptoms but does not erase all symptoms completely. Therapy can help one understand what their symptoms are better and how to best manage their symptoms.

A chronic mental health condition is where someone is consistently affected emotionally (and sometimes cognitively and physically, because let's be honest, mental health has a ripple effect on lots of areas of our lives) and may thrive best with ongoing care. Diagnoses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc. can last for a long time and make it difficult to cope with daily activities. However, a chronic mental health condition does not define anyone's potential. Many people with a chronic mental health condition thrive with the right tools and support.

I treat chronic mental health conditions first and foremost by meeting someone where they are at. This means if ones depression has become so severe that they are struggling to get out of bed for weeks at a time, we start small, and identify ways to tune into the hopeless, loss of motivation, or grief they may be coping with underneath it all. Layer by layer, we get there. Chronic mental health conditions are best treated with consistency and structure. When a person feels like their mind has control of them most if not all of the time, being able to find a routine and organization that works best for them is top priority.

Both! I see clients in-person and online Tuesday - Friday at my office in Chicago, IL.

Currently, I am in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and BlueChoice. However, you may be able to receive full or partial reimbursement of therapy sessions via your insurance plans out of network benefits. I will gladly provide a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance provider for possible reimbursement.

A cancellation policy is in place to ensure that I can provide the best care possible to my clients.

While rarely an occurrence, if I ever need to cancel I will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible. If you need to cancel a session, please provide a minimum of a 48 hour notice. Any cancellation not made 48 hours in advance will be charged the full session rate of $150.

If we have a session scheduled, and you do not contact me or do not show up, the full session fee will be charged.

In addition to the specialties listed on my website I also love helping clients who cope with OCD and substance use dependence. Oftentimes other conditions overlap, or individuals may find stability in one area of their life, but something else may be unbalanced. I want you to know that your full self, all of you, is welcome here.

Yes! I strive to create systems that are fair and just for the clients I serve. One of these systems, being the sliding scale. Through research and reflection, I have found the sliding scale that most closely aligns with my business values is The Green Bottle Method developed by Alexis J. Cunningfolk. This technique strives on trust and freedom of choice, both being big values of mine, especially when aiming to create a trauma-informed practice. You can learn more about this method here - http://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/sliding-scale

Below is Generational Health's version of The Green Bottle Method:

Please note, sliding scale is only available to therapy services & not coaching services.