What type of therapy do you provide?

I provide both traditional talk psychotherapy to adults as well as art therapy services for teens. I also work with couples providing relationship therapy. I am happy to discuss in more detail which one would be a better fit for you! All my sessions are held via telehealth.

What is your approach to therapy?

I use a variety of approaches and theories in my work, including psychodynamic theory (exploring how past relationships and experiences influence the present), CBT (examining thought patterns and behaviors and helping explore ways to incorporate new ones) and relational theory (focusing on the importance of relationships for healing). I also apply relational theory to all my therapeutic relationships, which focuses on the importance of building trust, being open, and creating positive relationships. I use Gottman methods in couples therapy, and am also trained in providing ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) to those with an OCD diagnosis.

My personal style is warm, welcoming, and open.

Do you accept insurance for individual sessions? What are your fees?

For individual and art therapy sessions I currently accept Optum and Aetna insurances. I also offer private pay sessions for those interested. If I do not accept your insurance I encourage potential clients to contact their insurance carrier to inquire about potential reimbursement for sessions, which is more likely for clients who carry PPOs. If this is possible I am happy to provide clients with a superbill for submission. Fees are $160 per private pay session for individuals for a 45 minute session and $175 for a 60 minute session. I encourage you to check out this article on the process!

Do you accept insurance for couples sessions? What are your fees?

Because insurance plans very rarely cover relationship therapy, I'm typically not able to accept insurance for these sessions.

Family or relationship therapy is covered by insurance only when the therapy is for the express purpose of addressing the mental health diagnosis of an identified patient within the relationship. Most clients seek relationship therapy for more complex, mutual dynamics within the relationship structure; these reasons are valid and important ones to seek therapy but are often unrecognized as such by insurance. Because of these insurance limitations, please anticipate that relationship therapy won't be covered by insurance and will need to be an out-of-pocket service. Fees are $175 per session for a 60 minute session.

How do I set up a session?

Contact me via email and I will reach out to schedule a 15 minute, free consultation to see if my professional skills and speciality  as well as availability seem like a good fit. If they are we will schedule an initial session.

What is art therapy?

Art therapy is a mode of therapy that involves making art! Because I provide services via telehealth I will work with whatever materials you already have available to you. This can be markers, crayons, paints, clay, fiber arts- whatever you prefer! I believe in two modes of art therapy: art as therapy, where the act of art itself provides healing, and art therapy, where art is used as a way of exploring emotions and experiences and creating conversations in sessions. Clients can decide if they would like to incorporate art into their sessions.