Frequently Asked Questions
1. What services do you offer?
I provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care for children, teens, and young adults. My services include:
Psychiatric evaluations
Medication management
Ongoing therapy
Parent and family support
Optional equine-assisted sessions
You can choose to work with me virtually or in-person (equine-assisted) depending on your needs.
2. What does a typical session look like?
Every session is individualized, but here’s a general idea:
Initial evaluation (60–75 minutes): We review your history, goals, and current concerns. This can take place via telehealth or in-person with the horse.
Follow-ups (30–50 minutes): These may include medication management, therapy, or a blend of both. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to meet your evolving needs. This can take place via telehealth or in-person with the horse.
3. What is equine-assisted therapy?
Equine-assisted therapy incorporates horses into the therapeutic process. You don’t need any riding experience—most sessions are ground-based, focused on building connection, trust, and self-awareness.
Horses are sensitive, intuitive animals that respond to human emotions in real time. This makes them powerful partners in therapy for developing emotional regulation, confidence, and insight—especially for children and teens.
4. Can I do my medication management appointment with the horse?
Yes! Equine-assisted sessions can be used for therapy, med management check-ins, or a combination of both. These appointments are always conducted thoughtfully, balancing emotional support with medical care.
5. Is horse therapy right for my child or teen?
Equine-assisted sessions are especially helpful for kids and teens who are:
Emotionally sensitive or relationship-driven
Struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or trauma
Feeling stuck or resistant in traditional therapy settings
Interested in animals, nature, or hands-on learning
We’ll discuss whether it’s a good fit during your initial evaluation.
6. What are your rates?
I do bill through many major insurances, including Optum (expected July 1st), United (expected July 1st), Oxford, Select Health Colorado, Carleon, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Quest Behavioral Health, Aetna, and Cigna. If your insurance is not listed, I also offer out of pocket rates as below.
Initial evaluation: $275
Follow-up, telehealth (30 min): $175
Extended session or equine therapy (45–60 min or equine-based): $225
7. Do you offer telehealth?
Yes! I see clients virtually across Colorado through Headway, a platform that also helps with insurance billing if applicable. Telehealth sessions are available for evaluations, med management, and therapy.
8. What if I’m nervous around horses or have no experience?
That’s totally okay. You’ll never be asked to do anything that feels unsafe or uncomfortable. I’ll guide you through the process, and we’ll move at your pace. Many clients find that simply being near the horse is calming and therapeutic.
9. Where are you located?
Equine-assisted sessions take place in Parker, CO. The space is private, quiet, and intentionally designed to support emotional safety and connection with the horses.
Telehealth appointments are available for clients across Colorado.
10. Do I have to do horse therapy to work with you?
Not at all. Equine-assisted care is completely optional. I provide traditional psychiatric care as the foundation of my practice, and many clients see me exclusively for medication management, therapy, or psychiatric evaluations. If horse therapy is a fit or something you're curious about, we can explore that together, but it’s never required.
