FAQs - Counseling

  • A 45-50 min therapy session is $130.

  • I am a private pay, out-of-network provider — I do not accept insurance at this time.

  • Yes, therapy is confidential, which means what you share in sessions stays between us. There are a few exceptions—such as concerns about harm to yourself or others, or cases of abuse—that may require me to break confidentiality for safety reasons.

    If I’m working with an adolescent, I will respect privacy while also keeping parents/guardians informed in appropriate ways — typically, this includes information about general themes, process, or concerns, rather than details about what your child says. My hope is to create a space where teens feel safe to open up and explore what they’re going through.

  • Nope. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. In fact, many of my clients are high-functioning people who just feel stuck, tired, or unsure where to go next.

  • Expect a conversation that’s supportive, collaborative, and centered on you — no judgment, no stuffy therapist vibes. Just a space to figure things out, one step at a time.

  • Book a 15 min free phone consultation with me using the link below. If you’re a good fit, we can schedule our first session and begin our work!

  • I accept most major debit and credit cards, including Discover, American Express, Visa, and Mastercard.

    I can also accept FSA and HSA cards, as well as cash, or check.

  • Attendance and consistency is very important to the therapeutic process.

    If you need to cancel or re-schedule a session, please provide at least 24-48 hours’ notice. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice—or missed appointments—will be subject to the full session fee.

    I understand that life happens, so I’ll always do my best to be flexible in cases of emergency or illness. Consistent communication helps me hold space for all of my clients and manage my schedule thoughtfully.

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 FAQs - Parent Consultation

  • No — and that's actually the point. A Parent Strategy Session is a focused, one-time consultation for you as a parent, not an ongoing therapy relationship. We're not digging into your past or processing your emotions. We're talking about your child — what you're seeing, what you've tried, and what might actually be going on — so you can leave with a concrete plan and a clear next step.

  • Because you're with your child every day, and you have more influence over their environment than any therapist who sees them for 50 minutes a week. Understanding what's driving your child's behavior — and knowing how to respond — can be genuinely game-changing. Sometimes the most effective thing isn't putting your kid in therapy. Sometimes it's giving you the right information and tools first.

  • I'll share my honest clinical impressions based on what you tell me. Sometimes what parents describe sounds like a great fit for therapy. Sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it's somewhere in between. My job isn't to push you toward any particular answer — it's to help you figure out what actually makes sense for your child and your family.

  • After our session, you'll receive a written summary within 48 hours that includes my clinical impressions, specific recommendations, and curated resources tailored to your child and situation — not generic handouts. If it makes sense to meet again, a follow-up session is available.

  • Sessions are approximately 60 minutes and take place virtually, so there's no commute — just a focused conversation from wherever is comfortable for you.

  • The written action plan is designed to give you something concrete to refer back to as you start implementing things at home. If you want to go deeper, a follow-up session is available — most families find that 4–6 weeks gives them enough time to try the plan, see what's working, and come back with real, specific questions. We'll talk about what makes sense for your family at the end of our first session.

  • Not at all. Some families get everything they need from one session and the written plan. The follow-up is there if you want it — not because you'll need it.

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HOURS & CONTACT INFO

Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
9am–4pm

Phone
(585) 326-4554

Email
christie@littlelanterncounseling.com

LOCATION


I live in the greater Rochester area, though by offering virtual sessions, I am able to see clients all across NYS.