Absolutely not.

I offer evidence-based treatments at Ember Psychology because they have been rigorously studied and shown to work well. Knowing that can give you confidence that the effort and energy you’re putting into treatment should come with real, visible shifts in your daily life.

Early in therapy we will work to name your specific goals, and select a type of treatment that has been shown to help other people navigate similar experiences hoping to achieve similar outcomes.

Throughout treatment, we will use formal assessments, and more casual discussions to regularly check-in on what you think is working in therapy, what is changing in your life, and what you still want to work on. By doing so, we can tailor the treatment to what you need, when you need it.

This is your treatment.

The cost of our services vary based on treatment needs and treatment type.

The cost of a standard, 50-minute individual appointment starts at $250. The cost of a standard, 50-minute couples appointment starts at $300.

For a full list of costs (and a bit more about the rationale behind our pricing structure) please review the “services” page.

Ember Psychology is out-of-network with all insurance providers.

Many insurance policies offer out-of-network benefits to help offset the cost of private pay therapy. To access these benefits, you will need to submit a “superbill” (a detailed invoice that includes a diagnosis code for the session) to your insurance provider.

At your request, Ember Psychology will provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement.

1. Does my insurance plan have out-of-network outpatient mental health benefits?

2. Do I have an out-of-network deductible that I need to meet before these benefits start? If yes - what is it, and have I met it?

3. What percentage do you reimburse per session?

4. Are there session limits, dollar caps, or prior authorization requirements?

5. How do I submit claims for reimbursement? How quickly does that reimbursement happen?

6. How do you remit payment? Will I receive a mailed check or direct deposit?

TIP: You can also ask for an estimate of what your out-of-pocket expense will be for a typical session length.

When looking for a therapist, you’ll see a number of credentials following providers’ names (PhD, LMFT, LCSW, etc.). Each of these credentials represents a different training path, and a unique set of professional strengths.

Licensed clinical psychologists (PhD or PsyD) complete a particularly long and in-depth course of training before practicing independently. This typically includes 5–7 years of graduate education focused on evidence-based therapy, research, and ethics, along with nearly 2,000 hours of closely supervised clinical work. After earning their doctoral degree, psychologists complete an additional 1,500–2,000 hours of supervised practice before they become licensed and work independently.

Across this training, psychologists often develop areas of professional specialization. Dr. Bishop’s speciality training is in PTSD treatment and trauma recovery.

Following licensure, Clinical psychology remains a highly regulated field, with ongoing oversight from licensing boards, accreditation bodies, and requirements for continued education. These safeguards exist to support thoughtful, ethical, high-quality care—so you can feel respected, protected, and confident in the support you’re receiving.

Great! Please reach out so we can connect.

Beginning therapy with a new person can be daunting for many reasons. There are no silly qustions in this space. Feel free to reach out for a complimentary consultation call, and we can discuss any questions or concerns you might have.