How quickly can I be seen?

Once we have the initial email exchange, then you can typically be seen within the week. I regularly offer evening and weekend appointments. Ensuring that you fill out all paperwork (via a HIPAA compliant online portal) at least 24 hours in advance helps make sure we can move forward with the scheduled appointment.

How can I schedule an appointment?

If you aren't sure what appointments you need, or want further details, send me a message and I’ll contact you via email within two business days to get further details from you. During this email exchange, we’ll discuss what will be involved in the next meetings and we can get you scheduled. If know what type of appointment you need, you can complete the appointment request form to enter your information into my Electronic Health Record (EHR) and get scheduled more quickly.

What do I need to do in advance of the appointment?

Making sure you complete the online paperwork completely, 24 hours in advance of the appointment is critical. I will email you links to access my HIPAA compliant secure portal.

If you are being evaluated, such as an egg donor, sperm donor, or gestational carrier, you will need two devices. A computer (laptop or desktop) that you can complete online assessments on, along with a phone or a tablet can be used for our Zoom call at the same time. Test security for the assessments you’ll be completing requires that I am present (in-person or on Zoom) while you complete them. Two devices is the best method for this.

What makes Sweet Springs different from other consultations?

Most consultations in this space are brief and focused on meeting a requirement. At Sweet Springs, the goal is to help you feel genuinely prepared for the decisions and conversations that come with building your family.

Appointments here are typically 90 to 120 minutes, allowing time to thoughtfully consider choices such as which sperm or egg bank to use; nuances of a relationship with a known donor; and what those decisions may mean not just now, but for your child years into the future. We take a longer view together, including how you might talk about your child’s story at different ages.

We also include experiential preparation, such as reading and discussing four to eight children’s books, so you can begin to imagine how these conversations may actually feel over time. The focus is on helping you leave not just “done,” but more clear, confident, and prepared.

What states are you licensed in?

I am licensed in Pennsylvania (License Number: PS017258), New York (License Number: 026109), and Hawaii (License Number: PSY-2174-0). I also can practice telehealth in the states currently participating under the PSYPACT Commission (Mobility Number 6360). I can practice telehealth in California for up to 30 days per year.