Frequently Asked Questions

  • My current session fee ranges from $250–$280 per 50-minute session, depending on the type of service offered. This fee reflects the time, energy, and presence I bring to our work, as well as the care I take outside of sessions to support your healing and growth.

    This rate also honors what is needed to support my own well-being—so that I can continue to offer grounded, attuned care to those I work with. I understand that this kind of investment can be significant, and I hold that with respect.

  • Insurance Availability Update

    All insurance spots are currently full. If you’d like to be placed on my waitlist, you’re welcome to email me at cortney@PutInBlack.com.

    You can view accepted insurances below.

    UnitedHealthcare

    Oxford Health Plans

    Aetna

    UMR

    Oscar

    UHC Student Resources

    AllSavers UHC

    Harvard Pilgrim

    Meritain

    Nippon

    United Healthcare Shared Services

    Allied Benefit Systems - Aetna

    Surest (Formerly Bind)

    Health Plans Inc.

    UnitedHealthcare Global

    Christian Brothers Services - Aetna

    Trustmark Health Benefits - Aetna

    Trustmark Small Business Benefits - Aetna

    Health Scope - Aetna

  • I do offer a set number of reduced fee sessions, however, all availability for these sessions are currently filled.

  • All sessions are currently held virtually. I understand that some people prefer in-person connection, and I honor the importance of naming that. At the same time, virtual care allows for greater flexibility, consistency, and accessibility—for both my clients and myself. It supports a way of working that feels aligned with the life I’m living and the care I want to offer.

    If you're open to meeting in this way, I’ve found that meaningful connection and transformation can absolutely unfold in virtual space.

  • My hours for meeting with clients may evolve over time, but I currently offer sessions on select weekdays in the morning and early afternoon PST.

  • No. Although I have experience working with children, I do not work with children in therapy at this time.

  • While I’ve trained in several evidence-based modalities—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Brief Psychodynamic Therapy—my approach is not bound by any one framework. Instead, it’s a living, evolving practice shaped by research, relational experience, and the wisdom I’ve gained through both my clinical work and personal healing.

    I believe deeply in the power of lived experience—your own, mine, and the collective experiences we carry. My work is also grounded in an understanding of the importance of spirituality, ancestral knowledge, community connection, and a strong relationship with self.

    Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method, I attune to what feels most supportive and relevant in the moment, honoring both the science and the sacred in this work.

  • I work best with individuals who are not only curious about themselves, but also open to committing to practices that support integration outside of session. My work resonates most with those drawn to a holistic approach—people who understand that healing and transformation require intention, reflection, and consistency.

    This includes those open to exploring their connection to spirituality, engaging in self-study, and making space for embodied practices that support the insights we uncover together. This work is powerful, but it truly deepens when it’s carried into your everyday life.

  • This work may not be the right fit for those who are not open to exploring spirituality or deeper questions about meaning, purpose, and inner wisdom. While our conversations are always tailored to your unique beliefs and values, a willingness to engage with these themes is essential to the way I hold space.

    It may also be challenging for those who feel they don’t have the time—or desire—to engage with practices outside of our sessions. The insights that emerge in our work together are meant to be lived, felt, and integrated. If you're not in a season where you can tend to that integration, this may not be the right time for this kind of process.

    This is sacred, intentional work—and I want it to feel aligned for both of us.

  • I typically begin by meeting with clients once per week, and occasionally biweekly, depending on your needs and capacity. Meeting more regularly in the beginning helps us build a strong foundation, allows space for trust to develop, and gives me the opportunity to better understand how to support you.

    As our work progresses, the frequency of sessions may shift. Some clients choose to move to biweekly or monthly sessions over time. My only caution is that when too much time passes between sessions, we often spend much of our time catching up rather than engaging in the deeper work you may be seeking.

    We’ll continue to check in together about what’s feeling most supportive as the relationship evolves.

  • No.

  • Usually about 50 minutes.

  • My degree is PsyD, Doctor of Psychology. I am also a certified meditation instructor by the Chopra Center.

  • California and Nevada.