Frequently Asked Questions

  • You do not need to know which psychologist would be the best fit before contacting us. During your initial consultation call, we discuss what you hope to achieve. If our practice is a good fit, we connect you with the psychologist who matches your specific goals and preferences. If it turns out we’re not the best fit, we’ll help connect you with a provider or service that’s better aligned with your needs. Complete our contact form or give us a call (860-251-9316) to find the right place to start.

  • Your initial 90-minute therapy session gives us time to review your background, discuss what has or has not worked, and clarify your goals. We answer your questions about the therapy process and develop a practical treatment plan tailored to your priorities.Together, we'll begin developing a treatment plan tailored to your goals and answer any questions you have about the therapy process. Many clients leave their first session feeling relieved to have a clearer understanding of what they're experiencing and a practical roadmap for moving forward.

  • At this time, all our services are provided through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth using SimplePractice.

    We are excited to expand into in-person services in Hartford County, Connecticut starting early 2027. As we grow, clients will have the option to choose the format that best fits their needs.

  • We are licensed clinical psychologists in Connecticut and Utah. If you are physically located in either CT or UT during your session, you can receive our telehealth therapy or assessment services.

  • Dr. Samuel Stork currently accepts Aetna.

    Dr. Lauren Simicich is currently self-pay only.

    We are actively working toward joining provider networks with several major insurance companies and will update this page as our participation changes.

    The fees listed on our website are for clients that will be self pay (i.e., not using insurance). For those with insurance coverage, your cost is determined by your plan details, including your deductible, copay, or coinsurance responsibilities.

    Click here for self-pay rates.

  • Monday through Friday: 8am-5pm ET

    Saturday: 8am-12pm ET

    Sunday: Closed

    If these times do not work for you, we may be able to accommodate on a case-by-case basis.

  • The easiest way to get started is by completing our contact form. Once we receive your inquiry, we'll reach out to learn more about what you're looking for and answer any questions you may have.

    If you prefer to speak with someone directly, you're always welcome to call us at (860) 251-9316. If we are unable to answer, please leave a voicemail and we will call you back as soon as we are able.