Part of what makes change so difficult is that many of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors have served a purpose in our lives at one point or another, leading us to hold onto them. By helping you gain insight into how these patterns may have been beneficial at one point but may not be serving you anymore, I believe you have more power to decide whether you want to continue with them or change.

If the problems that are bringing you to therapy could be addressed through a self-help book, podcast, or online course, you would have solved them already without the guidance of a professional. While I think these self-help tools offer you and others invaluable knowledge and insight, they don’t offer you what you really need: a relational experience. What is missing from all of these self-help tools is a genuine human RELATIONSHIP. Since our trauma, pain, and heartbreak all likely occurred within RELATIONSHIPS in the past, this is also our pathway to healing. Psychotherapy offers this.

$210 / 45 min individual session

$230 / 45 min couples session

$70 / 90 min group session

I meet with my clients weekly to start. Having a regular, reliable appointment every week is essential for setting goals and building a collaborative working relationship and emotional safety. I view it as crucial to the effectiveness of therapy. Once we have made progress towards your goals, we can revisit the idea of possibly transitioning to meeting every-other-week.

* 48-hour appointment cancellation/rescheduling policy *

A minimum of 48-hours notice is required for rescheduling or cancellation of an appointment. If for any reason a session is canceled or rescheduled less than 48-hours prior to the appointment time, the full fee will be charged. No exceptions. You may also inquire whether there is an option to meet virtually if you’re unable to attend an in-person session.

Group therapy sessions are treated differently. In group, you are paying for your spot in the group not your attendance. Your attendance each week has an impact on the other members. Therefore, group members are charged the weekly session fee whether or not they show up during any given week.

I do not take insurance, but I’d be glad to provide you with a receipt (called a superbill) at the end of every month that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. You will want to contact your insurance company ahead of our sessions to confirm they reimburse for out-of-network providers. You are still responsible for paying at the end of our sessions and then communicating with your insurance company in order to get reimbursed.

Choosing the right therapist is by far the most important decision you will make on your healing journey. Most clients can tell whether they feel comfortable with a therapist’s style after 1-3 sessions. It tends to feel like the relationship “clicks” or “vibes.” If you’re unsure, just ask! My priority is ensuring you can develop a relationship of trust with your therapist. So if it’s not with me, that’s totally fine! I want you to see the right therapist for you.

You’re likely wondering what questions I will ask you or what you should disclose. It is totally normal to feel nervous before your first session. You’re meeting with a complete stranger. It would be way more worrisome if you didn’t feel nervous! In our first session, I will mainly want to understand the reasons you made the appointment (what’s bringing you to therapy), the ways you’ve tried to address the problem, and what you would like to achieve together? Towards the end, we’ll take some time to check in about how you felt the session went and whether working with me feels like the best decision. If you don’t feel like we click or I get you, tell me! It will not offend me whatsoever and I’d be happy to provide you with referrals to other therapists in the area if that’s what you would like.

This is a great question. While I wish I had a magic wand I could wave to make your pain and suffering go away, sadly I don’t. Since your problems likely did not show up overnight, they will take time to change. Therapy involves an active effort to look at yourself and your life in a very honest way, and thus is oftentimes emotionally painful. However, most things worthwhile in this life do not come easy. Therapy and healing are no different. It takes hard work. Time. And Consistency. While it’s hard to give an exact timeframe for feeling better, most clients begin to experience relief within the first 3 months.

It depends. The type of psychotherapy I practice aims to address the root causes of your pain and suffering. This takes time. While some clients find relief within 10-12 months, most are working with me for several years. I wholeheartedly believe the long-term benefits of therapy are well worth the investment.

The main theories I draw from are psychodynamic, interpersonal, emotion-focused, and attachment-based perspectives. I incorporate CBT and mindfulness-based interventions when needed. Essentially, this means that I view your past and your first relationships (with your parents) as integral to who you are, how you move through the world, what you expect from others, and how you behave in relationships. The protective mechanisms that you formed in order to establish a sense of security and attachment with your caregivers during childhood may no longer serve you well in your adult relationships, and may even be getting in your way. These patterns, however, are often outside your awareness. By becoming aware of your patterns and practicing expressing a full range of emotions in a safe environment, you are able to let go of old defenses and allow yourself to become more fully human. I practice from a trauma-informed lens that is tailored to be inclusive of your specific gender, race, class, ability, and sexuality.