FAQs

Schedule an appointment through my [Booking Link on Headway]!

Psychotherapy can be a deeply enriching, healing, and restorative process. However, it can also be challenging and difficult. Therapists are not cheerleaders. We are not your parents, pastors, partners, friends, children, or coaches; yet at many times we may wear those hats or you may see those faces in your work with your therapist. That is what we call "transference" or simply "grist for the mill."

At this time I am only able to provide virtual counseling services which may or may not be appropriate for your situation.

Yes! I am able to accept multiple insurances through different platforms (see below). Please note that even if I am able to accept out-of-state insurance I can only provide counseling services if you are located in the State of Georgia.

Please make an appointment on [Headway] if you have:

• Aetna
• Anthem / BCBS of Georgia
• Anthem / BCBS of Massachusetts
• Anthem / BCBS of New Jersey
• Carelon Behavioral Health
• Cigna
• Devoted Health Medicare Advantage
• Humana Medicare Advantage
• Military OneSource (Evernorth)
• United Health Care (Optum)
• Oscar (Optum)
• Oxford (Optum)
• Quest Behavioral Health

Please make an appointment on [Grow Therapy] if you have:

• Aetna - Medicare
• United Healthcare / Optum EAP
• Kaiser Permanente
• VA Community Care Network (CCN)

If your insurance company is not listed I can provide an out-of-network super-bill through [Reimbursify] that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Cash / Out-of-Pocket is accepted on all platforms.

You do not have to be in therapy at all. The depth and complexity of issues people seek help for in therapy varies widely; as does their willingness, readiness, and time to resolve or progress with those issues. Periodic treatment plans are part of the process which give both provider and client a rough estimate of what we'll be getting in to and for how long.

Unfortunately, no. There are very specific laws regarding "dual relationships" and scope of practice. However, a specific and unique feature of Onward is that both my physical and counseling practices inform each other. What that means is that we may well include a psychoeducational component in therapy regarding therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLCs) such as nutrition and fitness.

As a general practice I see a wide variety of clients. Currently, I am working with adults who are appropriate for telehealth / virtual services. Previously, I have worked extensively with personality disorders, Division I athletes, children / play therapy, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and suicide. I'm informed by wide variety or treatment theories and methodologies, but notably attachment theory, psychodynamic and person-centered therapies, as well as MBT and DBT. Note that not all clients are appropriate for virtual services and I reserve the right to make the decision to refer a client to another provider who I think can better meet the client's needs.

My counseling self-pay rate is $130 / session. If you are paying with insurance, you will only need to pay your co-pay if your deducatable has already been met for the year. Typical co-pays range from $20 - $50 per session, but you will want to check with your individual carrier for a specific quote. While I maintain a supervisor credential (CPCS) I am not currently offering clinical supervision services at this time.

I don't sell PDFs. I build change. More specifically, I teach methods and help people explore movements to better understand and improve themselves. AI will readily generate as detailed a static program as you desire, for whatever your fitness goals are. Cheerleaders and sales funnels are cheap. However, robots and rep-counters will never replace the skill and experience of a coach who can guide you through the creative process that is 'training.'

Yes! Everyone can do jiu jitsu, however jiu jitsu is not for everyone. It is hard. Grappling is conflict. With that said, there can be beautiful artistry in learning to effectively and efficiently move one's body to express themselves; particularly in the face of conflict and adversity.

No. Personal fitness training is typically not covered under insurance benefits and is self-pay only.

Absolutely! The training that you pay for is yours to document and take note of however you wish.

Unfortunately, no. There are very specific laws regarding "dual relationships" and scope of practice. However, a specific and unique feature of Onward is that both my physical and counseling practices inform each other. What that means is that we may well include a psychoeducational component in therapy regarding therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLCs) such as nutrition and fitness.

Health and fitness aren't inherently the same thing. "Fit-ness" implies one's actualized ability to perform a task, which is usually the result of training. If one's goal is body composition / weight loss, adequate and appropriate nutritional strategies are the cornerstone.

I do not believe any one specific programming style or methodology works the best for everyone. What is far more helpful, and important, is that an athlete learns firstly about themselves, then secondly how to train themselves, and lastly, sufficiently find and address problems within themselves. With that said, I use multiple incarnations of endurance, strength, power, capacity, and mobility energy systems.

Ideally children need to be elementary or middle-school aged; old enough to logically work through problems and positions. For my fitness and training programs, I recommend children being at least 13-15 years old. I strongly encourage parents to participate in BJJ with their children.

In order to ensure high quality and commitment my training services are offered on a month-to-month payment schedule. The following tiers / packages are available:

• [Initial Consultation]: Free 30-minute video call to assess needs, available tools / resources, and movement capability / restrictions. Limit once / 90 days.
• Bronze Package ($200 / month): 2 x In-Person or Remote Training Sessions / month (limit 60 min each), 4 weeks of programming for either BJJ, Fitness, or Nutrition (pick ONE), text and email support.
• Silver Package ($400 / month): 4 x In-Person or Remote Training Sessions / month (limit 60 min each), 4 weeks of programming either BJJ, Fitness, or Nutrition (Pick ONE), text and email support.
• Gold Package ($500 / month): 4 x In-Person or Remote Training Sessions / month (limit 60 min each), 4 weeks of programming for BJJ, Fitness, or Nutrition (Pick TWO), text and email support, 2 x monthly check-in calls (limit 30 min each).
• Platinum Package ($1,000 / month): 8 x In-Person or Remote Training Sessions / month (limit 60 min each), 4 weeks of programming for BJJ, Fitness, and Nutrition (ALL THREE), text and email support, 1 x weekly check-in call (limit 30 min each).

The cost of events can vary greatly depending on the duration of the event, the amount of planning, practicing, and preparation involved, as well as travel expenses. If you are interested in hosting an event, please contact me below!

Absolutely! The content of each seminar is unique to it's audience. The content you pay for is yours to use how you wish. Additionally, the difference between an parrot and a professional is readily apparent when we meet in-person for original events.

Because of the strict legal guidelines around dual relationships and confidentiality, none of my seminars should be considered clinical mental health services, counseling, or psychotherapy. They are primarily educational in nature, though they emphasize experiential and psychological components. However, it is useful to have a trained clinician as the facilitator in case of emergencies and also as a direct referral source if someone wishes to continue working with me in a clinical capacity. In other words, these seminars may be therapeutic, but they are not therapy. That is a separate service I am happy to offer, but cannot do so concurrently.