FAQ

All sessions are 45-50 minutes and are $150.

No, I do not accept insurance. Payment is due at time of service. If you have out-of-network mental health benefits, I can provide you with a Superbill to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. It will be your responsibility to verify your benefits.

All credit, debit, or HSA cards are accepted. If paying by cash, please have the correct amount.

There's no single sign that means you "need" counseling -- but common indicators include feeling stuck in the same arguments, communication that shuts down instead of resolving anything, growing distance or resentment, or big life changes (a new baby, a move, a loss) that have strained your connection. If you're both willing to work on the relationship but don't know how to get past where you are, that's often exactly the right time to start.

 Session rates and insurance coverage can vary depending on your specific plan and the type of session. I'm happy to go over current rates and payment options directly -- reach out and we can talk through what makes sense for your situation.

This depends on what you're working through and how long the challenges have been building. Some couples notice improved communication within just a few sessions, while deeper issues -- like rebuilding trust after infidelity -- usually take longer. I'll check in with you both regularly about progress so we can adjust our approach as needed.

Many couples do rebuild trust and a stronger relationship after infidelity, though it takes real commitment from both partners and time. Recovery isn't guaranteed -- it depends on both people's willingness to be honest, patient, and engaged in the process -- but with the right support, healing and even a stronger connection are possible.

This is common, and it doesn't mean progress isn't possible. Sometimes starting with individual therapy can help you gain clarity and tools on your own, and your partner may become more open to joining later once they see things shifting. I'm also happy to talk with you about ways to invite your partner into the process without pressure.

There's no single "best" approach -- it depends on you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most researched approaches for anxiety, but I also draw on DBT and other tools depending on what's driving your anxiety and what resonates with you. We'll find the approach that fits your specific experience.

 Yes -- many people manage anxiety successfully through therapy alone, learning skills to understand and regulate their anxiety rather than relying solely on medication. That said, for some people therapy combined with medication works best. That's a decision to make with your therapist and prescriber based on your specific needs.

 Everyday stress usually has a clear cause and fades once the situation passes. An anxiety disorder tends to be more persistent, often shows up even without an obvious trigger, and can start interfering with daily life -- sleep, relationships, work, or your ability to feel at ease. If anxiety feels like it's taken over more than it should, that's worth exploring with a professional rather than trying to sort out on your own.

This varies a lot person to person. Some clients feel real relief within the first several sessions as they learn new coping tools, while others with longer-standing anxiety benefit from a more extended course of therapy. We'll track your progress together and adjust as we go.

Trauma therapy uses specialized approaches -- like EMDR -- designed specifically to help your brain and body process distressing or traumatic memories, rather than only talking through them. General counseling can help with a wide range of concerns, but trauma-focused approaches are built to address how trauma gets "stuck" in the nervous system, not just processed intellectually.

 Signs can include feeling triggered by situations that seem to have no obvious cause, difficulty trusting others, feeling emotionally "stuck" around certain memories, or reacting more intensely than a situation seems to call for. These aren't a diagnosis on their own, but if they sound familiar, it's worth exploring with a trauma-trained therapist.

 EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories using guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation. It's one of the most researched trauma treatments available, and many clients experience meaningful relief -- though, like any therapy, results vary by person and situation.

 Yes -- it's never too late to work through childhood trauma. Many people carry the effects of early experiences for decades without realizing the connection, and approaches like EMDR are specifically effective at helping process even long-past experiences.