Clinical Services

I love to work with dreamers -- people with the passion and purpose to remake our society. I work with clients who seek therapy because they understand that justice in the world begins with healing ourselves from the inside out. 

I specialize in the intersection between trauma, mental health, and physical health. I provide treatment for individuals struggling with insomnia, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder. 

Clients usually come to me for therapy for one of two reasons:

1. You are in the midst of a stressful life event, like the loss of an important relationship or a major change in your job or with your family, and are looking for guidance on how to navigate this unusual time period. With twice monthly, solutions-focused therapy, clients in this situation often get what they need within 3-6 months. 

2. You view therapy as part of ongoing self-care. You might have had experiences with therapy that have shown you it can be helpful. Working with me serves as a container for your continual growth and evolution, and my role is to hold a vision of your potential and what is possible in your life. Therapy is typically 1-2x per month and longer-term.

My approach to therapy emphasizes the importance of both change and self-acceptance, and the art of therapy is how we navigate this tension.

I provide evidence-based therapy, which means that I use techniques and approaches that research shows are most likely to be effective for your type of concern. I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is a present-focused, skills-based therapy. Clients who benefit from CBT are ready to make changes in their thoughts and actions/behaviors. 

I also draw upon principles and skills from newer forms of CBT, which are called "third wave" behavioral therapies; these include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). A core feature of both of these treatment approaches is mindfulness, a powerful and effective practice that improves attention, anxiety, mood, and health. 

Ultimately, I believe that therapy is successful when clients are in touch with their inherent vitality and authenticity.

In CBT, clients take an active role in treatment by practicing the skills that are taught in-session in daily life. While the therapist brings theoretical and technical expertise, you are the expert on yourself.  

In the intake, I work with you to understand your history (how you came to be who you are) and clarify your present-day concerns. Together, we identify concrete goals with measurable outcomes and track progress week-by-week.

In the following sessions, I teach you specific tools that support your growth and wellbeing. Sessions are typically structured at the beginning (i.e. follow an agenda) and may involve handouts and worksheets that you complete throughout the week. Over time, after we have a bedrock of shared understanding, sessions can become less structured and more client-driven. 

I am not contracted with any insurance companies, which means that you are responsible for payment at the time of service. Payments are made online by credit card via Stripe. 

Your insurance provider may reimburse you for a substantial portion of my fee as an out-of-network provider. You will need to contact your insurance provider to inquire about your out-of-network coverage for individual mental health therapy. It is the client’s responsibility to understand their insurance benefits and the reimbursement process. 

Some questions to ask your insurance company are: 

• Do I need a referral or prior authorization to see a provider out of network?

• What is my annual deductible, and what amount has been met already this year? 

• What percentage or dollar amount will I be reimbursed? 

• Is telehealth covered? 

• Is there a limit on the total number of sessions per year or the dollar amount per year?

• What documentation do I need to submit for out-of-network reimbursement?

It may be helpful to share with your insurance company these service (CPT) codes when inquiring about your plan's coverage:

• Intake, 90871

• Psychotherapy sessions, 90834 (50 minutes), 90837 (60 minutes), 90837+99354 (90 minutes)

View current session rates here

I currently offer telehealth appointments only. 

I am a PSYPACT provider with Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT). This means that I can see patients via telehealth when they are located in one of these 36 states or territories (as of 2023): Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Updated PSYPACT map: https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap