In addition to providing therapy for individuals, couples and families, I offer wellness consulting for organizations and businesses. I work with a variety of emotional and behavioral issues, whether related to a recent event or part of an ongoing pattern. I offer a tailored approach in order to help each client or organization reach their specific goals.

Treatment areas include:

• Anxiety/worry, panic and phobias

• Depression, anxiety and other mood disorders

• Treatment for past trauma and abuse

• Parenting therapy and support for difficulties with adolescents and teens

• Family therapy

• Life transitions (job loss, relationship break-ups)

• Grief and bereavement counseling

• Stress management and support

• Couples relational problems: divorce, separation, co-parenting, infidelity

Consultation areas include:

• Stress management solutions for managers and employees

• Workplace culture and support for employee wellbeing

• Introducing and integrating mindfulness in the workplace

Therapy Methods

I incorporate therapeutic modalities from several different approaches, depending on the client’s needs. These include (but are not limited to):

• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy (an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma)

• Solution Focused

• Narrative therapy

• Somatic (or body-based) therapies including Hakomi and Somatic Experiencing

• Sand tray therapy

• Expressive arts

• Gottman Method

• Prepare and Enrich

• Poetry and Bibliotherapy
  

Length of treatment

The length of treatment depends upon the nature of the problem, the severity of the problem, and the treatment goals selected.

Brief therapy is typically time limited, usually between 10-20 sessions (or fewer), and has clear, focused goals.  It is a collaborative process between me and the client and includes specific assignments (homework) for the client between sessions.

Moderate problems or intermediate treatment goals are usually treated within 15-30 sessions, but occasionally treatment lasts longer.  Goals may change completely as new life events occur for the client, which can also lengthen the process.

Rates 

$140 per 50-minute session
$190 per 75-minute session

I am able to provide some low cost or sliding scaled services on a limited basis. I invite you to check in with me to see if these are currently available.

I offer a free initial telephone consultation, to allow us to talk briefly about your needs/concerns, and to gauge if it's the right fit for you. 

Fees for public speaking, workplace consultation, workshops and other presentations vary based on format, content, event length, and more. I invite you to contact me for more information. 

Insurance 

I currently accept Optum (UBH), TriWest, TriCare, Magellan (EAP only) and Victim Witness. For private pay clients, please note that psychotherapy services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan under “Out of Network”. I can provide you with a "Superbill", which is an itemized form used by healthcare providers for reflecting rendered services. A Superbill is the main data source for creation of a healthcare claim, which will be submitted to payers (insurances, funds, programs) for reimbursement. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:

• Do I have mental health insurance benefits?

• What is my deductible and has it been met?

• How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?

• What is the coverage amount per therapy session?

• Is approval required from my primary care physician?

• Does my insurer pay for out of network providers?

Payment

Cash, check and all major credit cards accepted for payment.

Cancellation Policy 

If a client cannot attend their scheduled therapy appointment, they may cancel up to 24 hours in advance of their appoinment time.  A client who has not notified us at least 24 hours in advance will be required to pay the full cost of the session.

Schedule Online 

Request a therapy appointment online here.

Contact 

Questions? Please contact me for further information.