What insurances do you accept?

I am currently in-network with Optum/United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Aetna. I am working on credentialing with Medicare. I do not accept Medicaid at this time.

What states do you see patients in?

I currently see patients in Illinois only. If someone wants to be seen by telehealth, they must be physically present in Illinois during the visit.

What’s with the name?

The mycelium of a fungus is the root-like structure that decomposes detritus and provides nutrients to the fungus. The largest living organism in the world is widely considered to be a fungus, not because of the fruiting body (the part classically thought of as a mushroom), but because of the miles-wide mycelium network beneath it. The mycelium is what is responsible for taking what is often thought of as waste or refuse and transforming it into something new. Mycelium networks can be quite strong and are capable of lifting large stones and breaking apart buildings; they are also being looked at as sustainable building material. I like the idea that mental health involves taking what we think of as the “unwanted” parts of our headspace and transforming them into something that can be useful and even appreciated. This process may take time, but in the end, under the surface, we can develop expansive and resilient psyches and support systems that allow us to grow ever stronger in the future.

… is the explanation I came up with after the fact. I mostly chose it because it sounded cool.