FAQs

Mostly kids (from toddlers to teens) and their families. I also keep a few spots in my caseload for individual adults, especially parents who wish to break the intergenerational cycle of complex trauma. 

Everyone is different in the type of therapy they respond to. So, I work with each client to see what makes sense to them, adapting the therapy as we go. However, below are modalities in which I have extra training and love to utilize when they resonate with the client. 

• Internal Family Systems

• Somatic Embodiment 

• Eco-therapy

• Traditional Talk Therapy with Jungian and Depth Psychology frameworks

• Play Therapy for younger clients

• Expressive Arts Therapy – I’ve met the very rigorous requirements to be designated as a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT). Unlike therapies that focus primarily on a single art form, such as art therapy or dance therapy, expressive arts therapy uses five forms of art — dance/movement, narrative (including poetry), visual art, drama, and music — and weaves them together in an intermodal fashion. 

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID)

• Substance use 

• Trauma (acute and complex)

• Breaking intergenerational trauma

• Affirming therapy for LGBTQIA+ clients

• Familial estrangement

• Caregiver coaching (of littles and teens)

Note: Some issues, such as eating disorders, self-harm, and substance use often necessitate coordination with a broader treatment team.

Ahh, that job is yours. No therapist has ever changed my life. A long time ago, I hoped they could. I was desperately searching for someone with a magic wand to fix my past and my internal struggles, really anything other than having to do it myself. In the end, it was a good therapist who showed me the way, and I had to do the work. So, while I can help guide you, changing your life is ultimately up to you. 

The way I see it, children are not problems to be fixed. They are dynamic, beautiful human beings who happen to be experiencing challenges. In my work with children, healing is a collaborative effort with the child and the caregivers. Children rarely struggle in a vacuum and every family system has unique dynamics. Often, the most loving and well-meaning parents have blind spots as to how they are contributing to their child’s behaviors and self-beliefs. We all work together to figure out the puzzle and take steps toward change. I only see the child 50 minutes per week, or sometimes every other week, but in the end, the caregivers are the secret sauce. The fastest change comes when they are open to ideas and willing to try new strategies. 

While I am very friendly, you're paying me to not be your friend. A friend listens through the lens of their own experiences, feelings, and loyalties, which naturally affect how they respond to your challenges. Friends don't usually give uninterrupted time to focus entirely on what's happening in your world while drawing on years of clinical training to offer perspective and guidance. And unlike a friendship, there's no expectation that you'll spend time listening to my challenges. The relationship is intentionally centered on you or your child.

Item It depends. Some practitioners might promise that you'll feel better within three sessions, or once you complete their multi-step process. However, true therapy doesn't work like that. I have done as little as one session with a person before they gained the insight that they needed, and I have worked with others for many years. Ultimately, my goal is for you to eventually not need me. Truly. I want clients to have easy access to their own wisdom, not hear my voice inside their head. I offer free consultations before engaging with clients so we can discuss the factors that might determine the length of engagement. Also, if we are not making progress in therapy, I will say as much and work with you to find the right fit.

• The severity of any presenting issue(s)

• Desire and motivation to change

• The willingness of the client (and parents if it’s child therapy) to receive feedback and try new approaches

• The frequency of therapy (weekly or every-other-week)

My work is in-person because I find the work is much richer and the progress is faster. Nothing against screens. They come in quite handy on snow days and when someone has a sniffle. Yet, in my experience, being in a physical space with another human being can produce a kind of connection and energy that better fosters change and healing. 

While I do currently supervise associate therapists, they are employed by different organizations and not my private practice. If you are already in a place of employment, but need supervision towards your MFT or PCC licensure, I might have space to offer supervision. In addition, I can supervise therapists seeking a designation of Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT) through the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA). Please review the educational and experience requirements for REAT designation. 

My rate is $190 for a 50-minute therapy session. I am not on any insurance panels, but I do provide monthly Superbills for clients to submit to their insurance if their carrier pays a percentage for out-of-network providers.

I ask that my clients cancel at least 24 hours before their appointment start time; otherwise, the session fee applies. Many therapists have 48-72 hour cancel windows, as well as a maximum number of cancellations per year. I have neither as I try to be flexible for my clients, but time slots are perishable and so if I have 24 hours to try and fill the spot, it’s extremely helpful.

As of August 2026, my caseload and waitlist are full. When my availability is open, I offer free consultations as an opportunity for us both to decide if we want to work together. It’s critical to make sure it’s a good fit as studies show that the most important factor for success in therapy is the client-therapist relationship. If I have availability, please send me an e-mail with the following information: your name, your child’s name and age (if seeking child therapy), and why you are seeking support.