VIRTUAL THERAPY FOR ANXIETY AND TRAUMA IN MARYLAND AND 40+ OTHER STATES
Catch your breath. Find clarity.
Move forward with purpose.
Life doesn’t stop when we’re overwhelmed.
But stress catches up with us, one way or another.
Your brain keeps going, and going… and going.
You’re constantly on alert, even when you finally have a moment to relax.
You get startled by thoughts or memories that catch you off guard.
You aren’t sleeping as well as you used to. You feel tired, less sharp, more irritable than usual.
You’re struggling to adjust to big changes in your life and in yourself.
You're trying to connect with the people and things you love, but sometimes it feels like you’re just going through the motions.
You show up for others, but it’s hard to get the support you need.
I see you, and I’ve got you.
Hi there - I’m Lily.
I’m here to help you hit the reset button.
I’ll give you a safe place to fully process everything you’ve been experiencing. When I say I don’t judge, I mean it.
I treat each thought, emotion, and sensation as information about how your system is doing and what you need. Your symptoms are the roadmap to healing.
We’ll find the balance between feeling too much and not enough. I can offer structure and tools to help manage the unmanageable. Most importantly, we’ll create space that is just for you.
As a therapist, I value:
Collaboration
Therapy is a dynamic process, in which therapist and client each bring important contributions. I can offer skills, knowledge, and perspective to improve psychological wellbeing. You are the expert on yourself, including your own experiences, challenges, and priorities. We’ll co-create our treatment plan, and we’ll check in regularly about what is and isn’t helpful so that we can make sure the process of therapy is worthwhile.
Cultural Humility
I am personally and professionally committed to anti-oppressive practices. Critical consciousness is a vital framework that should inform psychological assessment and treatment. There will be differences in our identities and life experiences; I pledge to honor these differences. I take seriously the power dynamics that can exist in the therapeutic relationship, and I engage in regular training and reflection to reduce the risk of bias and harm in the therapy process.
Doing What Works
My approach to therapy is science-informed and flexible. We’ll decide together on the right balance of session structure, skill-building, and open space to process. I tend to focus on present moment connection, values, and self-compassion as avenues for increasing emotional resilience, intentional action, and meaningful living. We may review new skills in these areas so that you can respond effectively when difficult thoughts, emotions, and situations show up.
I specialize in regulating the nervous system, getting better rest, and living a fuller life.
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Whether you’ve survived a single life-altering event, or you’ve accumulated a lifetime of repeated painful experiences — I’ve got you.
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Worried about lots of things, all the time? Is your brain constantly asking “what if?” Are you having trouble doing things, or doing things you probably shouldn’t? Let’s work on it together.
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Sleep problems are very common in people dealing with high stress, anxiety, or trauma. We can retrain your brain and build new habits to help you get the rest you need.
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Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum don’t always look and feel the way we thought they would. It’s okay if this chapter is harder than you expected. From one parent to another, let me support your unique journey.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Once you’ve reached out to me, I usually suggest that we schedule a phone consultation as a first step. The initial consultation is a 15-20 minute phone call, free of charge, where we can briefly discuss your goals and questions, and I can tell you a little bit more about my approach. From there, you can decide whether you’d like to schedule a first session with me.
You can call me at 202-780-9934 or email me at lily@lilykaufmannphd.com to schedule a consultation today.
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The first one to two meetings will focus on us getting to know one another, helping us to decide whether we’ll be a good fit to work together. We co-create the treatment plan: we’ll talk about the concerns that are bringing you in and about the therapy approach(es) that may help. I will check in with you at each session to review what’s gone well, what’s been challenging, and what would be most helpful to focus on as we move forward.
Your feedback is very important to the process of therapy. I will do my best to create safety and trust so that you can let me know if you feel that something isn’t working, or if you’d like to change something about the treatment approach.
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I'm only offering virtual appointments at this time, which take place by video call through my confidential practice software, Simple Practice. We are able to meet for virtual appointments as long as you are located in a PSYPACT-participating state during our meeting.
Please visit the following site for a current list of PSYPACT-participating states: https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/psypactmap
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Privacy and confidentiality for therapy are very important, and they are protected by federal law (HIPAA).
My telehealth platform and electronic health record system, Simple Practice, is HIPAA compliant, HITRUST certified, and includes several additional security features (e.g., recurring dual authentication).
I do not use artificial intelligence (AI) in my practice, nor do I contract with third-party therapy platforms, in order to reduce risks of unauthorized data collection or misuse of personal client information.
As an out-of-network provider, I am not required to share information with health insurance companies. I will provide you with a “superbill” (statement for insurance reimbursement), which you can choose to submit to your insurance provider if you would like to use your out-of-network benefits.
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I offer 45-50 minute individual therapy sessions at $240 per session. The initial appointment is set at the same duration and rate as subsequent psychotherapy appointments. I generally recommend weekly meetings at the start, with options to meet less frequently depending on treatment goals/needs, or as we transition toward the end of our work.
I ask clients to let me know at least 2 days (48 hours) in advance if they will need to cancel an appointment. Late cancellations or missed appointments will be charged at the full fee rate, and insurance or HSA/FSA may not be applied to this charge. All clients receive one “freebie” per calendar year to waive one late cancellation/missed appointment fee, and we may discuss possible exceptions for emergencies, severe financial hardship, or other unforeseen circumstances.
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I'm an Out-of-Network (OON) provider, which means that I don’t directly work with any insurance plans. However, I provide clients with a monthly document (a "superbill") that they can submit to their insurance company for reimbursement. Clients may also use HSA/FSA benefits to pay for services. (Please note that insurance or HSA/FSA benefits may not be applied to late cancellation/missed session fees.)
If you want to use your insurance to cover the costs of therapy, I recommend calling your insurance provider and asking about out-of-network mental health coverage. It may be helpful to ask them about reimbursement for billing codes 90791 (initial appointment) and 90834 or 90837 (subsequent appointments), and to clarify coverage for virtual/telehealth services.
These articles provide more information about mental health providers with OON status (click to open link in new window):
How insurance woes are impacting mental health care
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I ask clients to let me know at least 2 days (48 hours) in advance if they will need to cancel an appointment. If we are able to meet another time during the same week, there will not be a cancellation fee. In addition, clients have one “freebie” per calendar year to waive the cancellation fee for any reason, at any time. Cancellations due to federal or religious holidays will also not be subject to a fee.
Aside from the exceptions above, missed or late-cancelled appointments will be charged at the full session fee. Please note that this fee may not be eligible for insurance reimbursement or for HSA/FSA coverage. We may discuss possible exceptions for emergencies, severe financial hardship, or other unforeseen circumstances.
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The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (also known as PSYPACT) allows psychologists to provide telehealth services in participating states. Psychologists must be primarily based in a PSYPACT-participating state, and we are required to apply for and maintain membership in PSYPACT, similar to maintaining professional licensure. Currently, the compact allows telehealth services in the following states:
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia (Washington, DC)
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
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