MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR ALL

Under the No Surprises Act, you are entitled to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of what the charges could be for the services provided to you. It is not possible for a therapist to know, in advance, how many sessions may be necessary or appropriate for a given person upon the initiation of therapy. Your total cost of services will depend upon the number of sessions you attend, your individual circumstances, and the type and amount of services that are provided to you. This estimate is not a contract and does not obligate you to obtain any services listed, nor does it include any services rendered to you that are not identified here. If you receive a bill at least $400 more than your GFE, you may dispute or appeal the bill.

Adult (Individual 18+) 50 minute session: $260 Child/Teen​ (Individual) 50 minute session: $275 Family​/Couple 50 minute session: $310 48-hour Cancellation Policy

I do not accept insurance for payment. ​ I encourage you to reach out to your insurance company, as you may be eligible for reimbursement from your insurance company for our sessions. Upon request, Superbills can be generated and emailed to you.

I accept the following payments: ​​ Venmo: Credit, Debit, & Some Government Cards ACH Bank Transfers Cash & Check

I know this is a tough time, and I am here to help! I am excited to offer a limited number of individual therapy spots. Inquire today to see if you might be a good fit. Schedule a Phone Consultation

Our sessions will be 50 minutes long. I offer both teletherapy & in-office visits. ARTICLE: 7 Tips to Prepare for Your First Teletherapy Session

Starting therapy can be a daunting process for some people. The first step is to reach out to me for a 20 minute phone consultation. I will ask for your email address and send you a link to my therapist's online portal through Simple Practice so that you can conveniently complete the intake paperwork prior to our initial phone consultation. The intake process is my "digital paperwork". It will ask for basic information about you (demographic information and some personal history). We will talk about what has led you to seek out therapy and I can also answer questions and/or concerns about therapy. This time is used as a way for you to ask any questions or voice any concerns that may pop into your mind. Also, for getting to know a little more about you and what has led to your reaching out. ​ ARTICLE: Beginner's Guide to Therapy: What to ask in a consult?

During our sessions, we will explore the idea that there isn't one "correct" way for our brains to function. Instead, individuals experience and interact with the world in a diverse range of ways, each with its own set of strengths and challenges. Some of these challenges can involve varying difficulties with executive functions such as organization, memory, concentration, time management, sense of direction, perception, and sequencing. Without awareness, these challenges can sometimes contribute to feelings of low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. It's also important to recognize the inherent strengths that can come with neurodiversity, such as creativity, a unique perspective and the ability to think outside the box, and strong determination, among other valuable qualities.

I am a therapist dedicated to providing a supportive, secure, and nonjudgmental environment. I offer an empathetic and understanding presence for you while navigating the considerable mental health challenges sex worker and adult entertainers face from stigma, discrimination, violence, and various occupational hazards. I would like to collaborate with you on areas such as self-care and resilience enhancement, the development of your community support network, the fostering of empowerment and agency, trauma-informed therapy, and any other areas where you feel support would be beneficial.

Our work together will focus on supporting your journey towards safety, well-being, and healing. We will gently explore learning to trust, laugh, and love again, both within yourself and in your relationships with others. Trauma-informed therapy is designed to help you feel better, regain a sense of control, and heal from the impact of your experiences. Because trauma can affect each person differently, we will concentrate on developing coping mechanisms for trauma and its symptoms. Additionally, we will teach cognitive processing skills to help address negative thoughts and beliefs. PROCESSING, HEALING, & BEYOND

We will dedicate our time to exploring your personal values and beliefs as they pertain to relationships. This will involve a closer look at how these influence your interactions and expectations within partnerships. Furthermore, we will work on developing practical skills in key areas such as setting healthy boundaries to ensure your needs are met, navigating conflict in a constructive manner to foster understanding and resolution, and exploring ways to deepen bonding and intimacy within romantic or sexual relationships. I believe this sex therapy focused approach will provide valuable insights and tools for enhancing your relationship experiences.

In our sessions, we will collaborate to help you confront and process your trauma within a secure and supportive environment. We will progress at a pace that feels comfortable for you, whether that means moving more slowly or more quickly utilizing a trauma informed therapeutic approach. My focus will be on helping you reduce symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and hyperarousal. We will also develop strategies together to manage triggers and lessen distress, address any negative beliefs and feelings connected to the trauma, and work towards a deeper understanding of the trauma's impact on your life. Additionally, if you are experiencing co-occurring conditions like depression or anxiety, these can also be addressed within our trauma informed work. PROCESSING, HEALING, & BEYOND

I offer sex therapy for individuals and couples facing a variety of concerns. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals experiencing sexual dysfunctions, low desire, pain during sex, and other related issues. I also work with partners navigating relationship challenges, difficulties with sexual intimacy, or communication problems. Additionally, I provide support for individuals who have experienced sexual trauma and are seeking to address its impact on their sexual health. Additionally, sex therapy can be beneficial for anyone looking to enhance their sexual pleasure, improve their relationship, or explore their sexuality. It is a specialized form of therapy that addresses concerns around sex and sexual satisfaction from a psychological perspective, while also considering any underlying mental health conditions that may be relevant.

I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space to support your journey of coping and healing after experiencing a threatening or scary​ traumatic event​(s​). These can include witnessing accidents or enduring sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse.​ With a nonjudgmental perspective, I recognize that ​y​ou may have developed behavioral, emotional, or physical adaptations as specific responses to overwhelming stressors.​ In our work together, we will focus on cultivating self-compassion​, building a strong support system​, and more utilizing a trauma informed therapeutic approach. Practicing self-care and seeking professional guidance are essential elements in the ​h​ealing and beyond process.​ PROCESSING, HEALING, & BEYOND

Our work together will center on exploring various aspects of your life, specifically focusing on topics related to sexuality, gender, and identity.​ In addition to this exploration, we will also dedicate time to developing practical strategies for effectively coping with experiences of discrimination and oppression. Furthermore, we will address any challenges you might be facing within your relationships, family dynamics, and the broader cultural contexts that influence your life.

We ​may focus on the following topics: coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; managing intense discomfort in social settings, also known as social anxiety; and understanding and addressing sudden and intense feelings of panic, which is characteristic of panic disorder.

As a kink-aware therapist, I possess a deep understanding of the kink community, its various practices, and the ways these can influence mental well-being. I offer a safe and affirming environment where you can freely explore your identity. My goal is to support you in experiencing kink as empowering, fostering healthy and open communication, promoting self-acceptance, and facilitating personal growth and a sense of community. This may involve processing and navigating internal and external stigmas, addressing relationship challenges, and working through any negative effects from your past or present experiences.

​We would explore the manifestations of self-doubt in your life and investigate its origins.​ I also work with individuals to build self-esteem through practices like self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence-building. Additionally, we focus on developing strategies to alleviate distress, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect.

In our sessions, we would explore topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as they relate to your (family) origins and personal identity.

To truly thrive, it's essential to understand what effective self-care means to ​YOU personally. This involves actively learning and identifying strategies that genuinely support your well-being.​ Furthermore,​ weav​ing these self-care practices into your daily routine, ​and making them a consistent part of your life. Developing a strong awareness of your overall well-being will also help you recognize when you specifically need to engage in self-care to maintain balance and prevent burnout.

In our work together, we can explore your fundamental beliefs and values related to life purpose, meaning, and, if you wish, your religious or spiritual background. We can also address any barriers that might be preventing you from living a more fulfilling life, which includes initiating positive changes and developing new, supportive habits.

Our collaborative work will focus on developing a comprehensive understanding of your experiences with abandonment issues utilizing attachment therapy. This will include exploring their origins and analyzing their impact on your interpersonal relationships. Furthermore, we will dedicate time to practicing trust-building exercises and fostering increased confidence within your relationships.

I would like to share the concept of practicing mindfulness as a means to integrate the physical sensations of the body with the mental state of the mind. This practice can facilitate a holistic approach to well-being, fostering both physical and mental healing.

We will focus on developing more effective interpersonal skills in all relationships – whether it's with your partner, family, or colleagues. A key part of this is improving how you communicate your needs and respond to others in a healthy way.

I understand that navigating a new diagnosis often involves several significant adjustments. This can include adapting to new lifestyle and medication routines, processing shifts in mood and emotions, managing changes within your relationships, and developing effective strategies for symptom and stress management.

​We would explore the manifestations of shame in your life, including the origins of this emotion, particularly within specific situations or environments. My goal is to help ​you process through their shame and cultivate a sense of empowerment with the aim of cultivating a greater sense of empowerment in your daily experiences.

The focus of our work together will be on cultivating an understanding of the process of healing broken trust, encompassing its origins and its effects on yourself and your interpersonal relationships. Additionally, we will concentrate on acquiring effective communication strategies and conflict management techniques. Furthermore, we aim to foster the growth of your relationship(s) through shared activities designed to enhance connection and encourage open dialogue.

Sometimes, we need a supportive environment to examine and question the foundations of our beliefs without the fear of external judgment or isolation. I would like to invite you to explore your personal beliefs and practices concerning meaning, existence, and ​religious alignment, and spiritual well-being. This kind of exploration can often lead to a more profound and personal connection with the spiritual aspects of your life.

I would like to explore your thoughts and beliefs regarding dating, specifically focusing on the values individuals bring into the dating experience. Furthermore, I am interested in processing the various challenges and opportunities that arise when meeting new people and how to process both the positive and challenging aspects of starting or ending relationships.

Telehealth and online therapy can be as advantageous and successful as conventional in-person therapy. While telehealth and online treatment are relatively new, comprehensive research validating their value is still emerging. Nevertheless, initial studies have shown encouraging results. For instance, a study conducted in 2020 indicated that telehealth and online therapy are equally effective in the treatment of anxiety as traditional therapy methods. As the number of individuals seeking telehealth and online therapy grows annually, more research will likely substantiate these findings.

Before we begin, it can be helpful to reflect on what you hope to achieve through therapy. Some common goals include: * Improving self-esteem * Enhancing the quality of relationships * Developing skills to manage depression or anxiety It is perfectly acceptable if you’re unsure how to prioritize your concerns right now, possessing a broad understanding of the areas you wish to explore can be very helpful. Many clients find it helpful to write down their goals ahead of time, which can bring clarity and focus to our sessions.

Telehealth offers numerous advantages. It's convenient, fitting into your schedule from any location you choose. Many clients appreciate the discretion of logging in for sessions wherever they are. Plus, it's accessible for those lacking transportation or living in rural areas, eliminating the need to commute to an office or sit in a waiting room.

Some clients prefer the intimate feel of a traditional face-to-face/in-person therapy setting. Additionally, some therapists may have a more challenging time intuiting body language over a screen. In some cases, this discrepancy may affect the therapeutic relationship. With tele-health/online therapy, you are also responsible for ensuring you have a quiet and confidential space for your sessions. If you live with family or other roommates, you must let them know so they can avoid interrupting you. Tele-health/Online therapy isn’t suitable for people in acute psychiatric or medical emergencies. It’s not typically appropriate for clients with severe substance use disorders or eating disorders. Furthermore, if you feel suicidal or psychotic, you may need a referral for a higher level of care.

To ensure a seamless online therapy experience, please make sure you have: * A computer, phone, or tablet with a stable internet connection * A working microphone and video camera * (Optional) Headphones * (Optional) Simple Practice app In addition to the right tech, please find a quiet and private space where you feel comfortable discussing personal matters without distractions during our sessions.

WHY ARE THERE SO MANY DIFFERENT THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES LISTED?? You are an individual with different needs, preferences, goals, personality, etc., and to engage with you utilizing a "one size fits all" approach may do you a disservice. As an integrative therapist, we will work together without any modality boundaries and integrate a combination of different therapeutic approaches tailoring therapy to meet the needs of you, as an individual. Yet, if there is a specific approach you would like to work solely under that is an option, as well.

Viewing you as the expert in your own life, narrative therapy offers the opportunity to examine the meaning you make of your life experiences. As you guide the conversation to areas of interest, the therapist supports you to explore, expand, & deepen your understanding of yourself.

Through collaborative conversation, clients deepen their awareness & understanding of the unconscious mind. Based on Freud’s psychoanalytic theory that thoughts & behaviors are influenced by our unconscious mind & past experiences.

Sessions are often held outside in nature. Therapists harness the innate relaxing effect that nature has on humans to help them in their mental health journeys. This could include walking in nature, mediating in nature, or even gardening together.

Focusing on achieving personal growth & freedom by increasing self-awareness in present moment experiences. Engaging you in conversations & exercises that bring awareness to your thoughts, emotions, & movements, increasing understanding & acceptance of your inner-self.

Therapists guides you through the examination of your relationship patterns & teaches you about attachment theory, helps you apply it to your own life, & develops more secure attachment.

A skill-based treatment that focuses on the interconnection of one’s thoughts, behaviors, & emotional experiences. The therapist teaches techniques to examine & reduce unhelpful thoughts & implement new ways behaving that result in desired emotional & behavioral outcomes.

You take a leadership role in the process of self-discovery. Self-acceptance & healing are promoted by the therapeutic relationship based on unconditional positive regard & the shared goal of understanding the your unique experiences, goals, & solutions.

Viewing the mind, body, & spirit as interdependent components of the whole-person. With the help of a holistic therapist, you can develop increased awareness & acceptance of the whole self, promoting balance, & well-being.

Family is a powerful emotional unit comprised of complex interactions that impact each individual's wellbeing. The therapist helps each member understand patterns of interaction & behavior w/in the family, & develop healthy new ways of engaging.

Therapist considers the role cultural, ethnic, & racial identities have in your life experiences while offering an empathetic space to explore how this relates to your process of healing & wellbeing. Bringing a diverse cultural knowledge, openness, & sensitivity to the history of oppression & the politics of power.

Reinforces your ability to cope with life stressors & challenges. The therapist provides you the opportunity to express your feelings & thoughts, and consider your own hopes, goals, and next steps towards healing and wellbeing.