General

How do I know if I’m ready for therapy?

Therapy can be helpful for anyone who wants to learn more about themselves, improve their abilities to manage setbacks, understand and manage psychological issues, and maintain good mental health. If you are open to learning, growing, and experimenting, then you can get something out of therapy.

How can therapy help me?

Therapy can help you develop skills for stress management, coping, and emotional regulation. It can also help you understand yourself on a deeper level, process difficult experiences, strengthen relationships, and improve quality of life.

How long does therapy take?

It depends on what your treatment goals are. Factors that can affect treatment length include changing treatment goals, treatment frequency, crisis situations, and adding new goals after old goals are met.

What if I changed my mind?

If you or I decide that we are not the best fit, I will help you find some referrals who would be a better fit. My job is to help you find the therapist who can help you the best; sometimes, that isn't me and that is okay.

Policies

Do you accept insurance?

No, I do not accept insurance. Many of my patients use their out-of-network benefits and HSA to supplement their costs. Please see more info here.

Can I follow you on social media as a patient?

Yes, patients can follow me on my social media platforms. Out of respect for patient confidentiality, I don’t communicate with patients, nor do I follow them on social media. I also do not “google” or search for information about patients.

About me

What modalities are you trained in?

I draw from systems, multicultural feminist, and attachment theories to conceptualize and understand my patients. I use a number of modalities and interventions to create individualized treatment plans, including emotionally-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and future-directed therapy.

Do you prescribe medication?

No, I do not prescribe medication. Psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and even your primary care provider can prescribe medication.

Couples therapy

Does my relationship need to be at its breaking point before couples therapy?

Couples come to therapy at all stages in a relationship. There is no one good time to enter therapy. The goals may be slightly different based on what you are coming in with, but ultimately EFT strives to deepen emotional connection and bonding between people.

Do you take insurance for couples therapy?

No, I do not take insurance for couples therapy. Please see more info on fees here.