Therapy Rates, Insurance & FAQs - West Michigan

Are you accepting new clients?

Yes, though I keep a limited caseload intentionally.

I work with clients in-person in Muskegon and virtually throughout Michigan. Availability changes weekly.

The first step is a free 30-minute consultation. If you see an open slot, book it — spots fill quickly. If nothing works, email me directly. I have cancellations and shifting availability that don't always make it to the calendar, and I can add you to my waitlist.

The first session is a conversation, not an intake form.

I want to know what brought you here — not just the presenting problem, but what finally made you pick up the phone. We'll talk about what you've been carrying, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping this work will actually do for you.

You don't need to have it figured out before you walk in. You just need to show up willing to be honest. The rest we build from there.

I'm direct, I pay attention, and I'll say what I see as it's happening. I don't hide behind clinical language. I talk like a person. I take notes, I react, and when something real comes up, we don't just move past it.

That's what real work feels like.

Yeah. I hear that a lot.

This isn't a place where you talk about your week and leave feeling slightly better while nothing changes. I pay attention. I notice patterns and I name them. I ask the question that gets at what's actually going on, not just what's easy to say.

We're not just talking about what happened. We're getting into why it keeps happening.

If you want to unload and be agreed with, I'm probably not your person. If you're ready to work with what's coming up, this will feel different.

It depends on what you're carrying and how deep the roots go.

Some people come for focused, short-term work. Others stay longer because the work requires it. There's no predetermined timeline here.

What I can tell you is this isn't a quick fix practice. If you're ready to do real work, I'll meet you there.

This practice works best when there's a clear match. I don't work with:

Children and Adolescents — My practice serves adults 18 and older. I may work with clients 16 and older on a case-by-case basis.

Active Physical Violence in Relationships — I don't provide couples therapy when active physical violence or severe coercive control is present. In these situations joint therapy can compromise safety.

Acute Crisis or Higher Level of Care — I'm not equipped to safely treat active substance dependency, severe eating disorders, or acute suicidality requiring 24-hour support.

Custody or Legal Evaluations — I don't provide legal counsel, custody evaluations, or court testimony. My role is limited to your clinical care.

If you're unsure whether this is the right fit, the consultation is the right place to find out.

Both.

In-person sessions are available at my office in downtown Muskegon, convenient to Grand Haven, Holland, and Grand Rapids.

Virtual sessions are available to anyone in Michigan — secure, HIPAA-compliant, from wherever you are.

Yes. If you're in West Michigan, we don't have to be in an office.

Some people think more clearly when they're moving. In-Motion sessions are available for local clients. We can talk about whether that's the right fit during your consultation.

Individuals $185 per 50-minute session $225 per 75-minute session

Couples $225 per 60-minute session (weekly) $250 per 75-minute session (biweekly)

StoryShift Therapy is a specialized, private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly.

What forms of payment do I accept? All major credit and debit cards, HSA, and FSA are accepted.

Can I still get reimbursed? Yes. If you have a PPO plan with out-of-network benefits you may be eligible for partial reimbursement. I provide monthly superbills if you prefer to submit claims independently.

To simplify this process I partner with Thrizer, which submits out-of-network claims on your behalf. Use the tool below to check your benefits in under two minutes — no commitment required.