Therapy can be helpful if you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of your next steps. You don't need to have a major crisis to benefit, and you don't need to justify why you're curious about getting support. If you're wondering whether this is for you, I'd genuinely love to talk it through with you and help you figure out what kind of support might serve you best.

I've pursued advanced training well beyond a standard counseling degree, including IFS, Brainspotting, and Somatic Parts Work, along with two years of training under a fully certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I'm also completing certification as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) through IITAP, specialized training that equips me to run structured disclosure processes and support both partners in a relationship affected by betrayal, with a level of clinical structure most therapists aren't trained to provide. [Learn more about my work with sex addiction and betrayal trauma here.] I've invested significantly in these trainings because I wanted to offer more than talk therapy alone can provide. But just as important to me as the training is why I do this work in the first place: I genuinely care about the people I sit across from. Therapy with me isn't just clinical or transactional, it's collaborative, deeply personal, and rooted in a real investment in your healing.

My approach goes beyond standard talk therapy. I'm trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and Somatic Parts Work, approaches that work with your nervous system and body, not just your thoughts, to create real and lasting change. I've invested heavily in this training because I believe you deserve more than surface-level support. Alongside this specialized training, what I care about most is you, your story, your pace, and helping you feel truly understood as we find what works best for your growth.

The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. I'll ask about what brings you to therapy, your goals, and any concerns you have, and I'll share more about my approach, including the specialized training I bring into our work together, so we can decide if it feels like the right fit. This work matters deeply to me, and I want you to feel genuinely cared for from our very first conversation, not just evaluated. There's no pressure, we go at your pace.

Most sessions are 50 minutes long, though I also offer 90-minute sessions for clients who want more time to go deeper in a single sitting. Many clients choose to meet weekly, especially at the beginning, but we can adjust frequency based on your needs, goals, and schedule. For clients looking for a more concentrated approach, I also offer therapy intensives, extended sessions designed to create significant progress in a shorter overall timeframe. [Learn more about intensives here.]

I offer both in-person and secure telehealth sessions. You’re welcome to choose the format that works best for you, and we can switch between the two if needed.

I intentionally operate as a private-pay practice, and there's a real reason behind that beyond just preference.

When a therapist bills insurance, the insurance company requires a mental health diagnosis to justify coverage, even if what brings you to therapy doesn't fit neatly into a diagnostic label. They can also limit how many sessions you're allowed, dictate what types of treatment are "medically necessary," and in some cases, review your private session notes. Private pay means none of that applies. The care we do together is guided entirely by what's actually helpful for you, not by what an insurance company will approve.

Private pay also means I'm not limited to whatever approaches insurance companies recognize as reimbursable. I've invested significantly in advanced training beyond a standard counseling degree, including IFS, Brainspotting, and Somatic Parts Work, along with specialized certification as a Sex Addiction Therapist through IITAP, specifically so I can offer approaches that go deeper than talk therapy alone. Many of these methods aren't something you'd have access to with an in-network provider, since insurance companies often don't recognize or reimburse them. This is especially true for athletes, since insurance typically only covers care tied to a diagnosable condition, and performance-related work like mental blocks, competition anxiety, or identity shifts after injury often don't meet that bar, even though it's some of the most meaningful work I do.

Working privately also means we're not boxed into a standard 50-minute weekly session if something else, like a longer session or a therapy intensive, would actually serve you better.

That said, I understand cost is a real factor, so I do offer a limited number of sliding scale spots for clients who need them, and I provide a superbill after each session that you're welcome to submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

If you have questions about what this might look like for your specific situation, I'm always happy to talk it through before you commit to anything.

The length of therapy varies significantly depending on your specific goals, the complexity of the issues you're addressing, and how you respond to different therapeutic approaches. There is no "one-size-fits-all" timeline for healing.

For some clients focusing on specific challenges or seeking targeted support for performance issues, meaningful progress can happen in as few as 8-12 sessions. For those working through complex trauma, addiction, or long-standing patterns, therapy might extend from several months to a year or longer.

I believe in goal-oriented therapy that evolves with your needs. At the beginning of our work, we'll collaboratively establish clear goals to guide our process. We'll regularly revisit these goals to assess your progress, celebrate improvements, and make adjustments as needed. This approach helps ensure therapy remains purposeful and effective.

Some clients choose to transition to less frequent sessions as they improve, while others may benefit from more intensive work during certain periods. For those interested in a more concentrated approach, my intensive sessions offer an alternative to traditional weekly therapy that can sometimes accelerate the healing process.

During our initial consultation, we can discuss realistic timeframes based on your specific situation and desired outcomes.

You can schedule and cancel an appointment by contacting me directly by phone or email, or you can use my online scheduling system available here. I ask for at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations to avoid being charged the full session fee. If you have any trouble, feel free to reach out directly.