I offer both Telehealth and in-person psychotherapy and counseling appointments to adolescents and adults (ages 12 and up). 

While I am able to provide some training/counseling to my client's parents on an as needed basis, I do not offer family therapy, nor do I offer couples therapy.

In short, just about anything. We can talk about your strengths and weaknesses, we can discuss maladaptive patterns of behavior, we can address intergenerational or interpersonal traumas, we can work on increasing your motivation and how to avoid self-sabotaging behaviors - the list can go on and on. Below are some specific areas that can be addressed: 

Life Transitional Issues: Relationship Difficulties, Separation/Divorce, Loss of Job/Burnout, Relocation, Loss of a Loved One, Parenting Issues

Mood Disorders: Depression, Bipolar

Anxiety Disorders: Generalized Anxiety and Panic, Social Anxiety, School Anxiety

Before therapy even begins, a free 15-minute consultation (usually over the phone, unless the client would like for it to be in person) is offered to determine if psychotherapy is appropriate. Primarily, the conversation will be about what your goal for therapy is and determine if that goal is within my scope of practice. While this brief conversation is informative, it also serves another purpose: it gives both of us an opportunity to "feel each other out." Psychotherapy requires rapport, and it will be ineffective if you are unable to open up to me. While you shouldn't expect to feel 100% comfortable right away, you should get the sense that I am someone you can see yourself establishing a trusting relationship with in the near future. If both of us agree, then treatment can begin.

Typically, the first psychotherapy appointment starts with a clinical interview so I can learn more about you and determine the best way to help you. During this appointment, you can expect me to ask about your family history, details related to your current issue(s), and how your current functioning may be impacted. 

Next, I will develop a treatment plan guided by aspects of specific therapy modalities. While the plan is created by me, you will be consulted as you are the primary expert on yourself. Once we agree on a treatment plan, psychotherapy can begin. 

The actual process of psychotherapy varies greatly from client to client. Some individuals require appointments twice a week, while others find that having therapy sessions every other week is sufficient. I will work with you to determine a schedule that best meets your needs. In the beginning of psychotherapy, the goal is to establish therapeutic rapport. It has been my experience that weekly sessions are the best way to do this. After that, we will work together to reduce any maladaptive functioning or distressing symptoms, while promoting healthy alternatives. Once an individual reaches this point, I may suggest that therapy is reduced or even discontinued. While I will always be there to support you, the goal of therapy is to develop healthy coping mechanisms so therapy is no longer necessary -- though periodic maintenance sessions are never a bad thing :).

At this time, I do not accept insurance. My services are provided on a private pay basis, which allows me to focus on individualized care and maintain the confidentiality of my clients. I am happy to provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.

The initial intake session is 60 minutes, and the rate of service is $200.

All subsequent psychotherapy sessions are 45-50 minutes, and the rate of service is $180.