Individual Therapy

I work with individuals struggling with ADHD, anxiety, grief, relationship conflict, identity issues, stress/burnout, and trauma.

What To Expect

As a patient in therapy, you'll be encouraged to process your personal experiences while your therapist provides active listening, validation, feedback, and supportive reaction towards your stated issues. This process helps individuals reflect on their situation from new perspectives and promotes personal growth and insight development. When appropriate, your therapist will offer psychoeducation and skills training to support you in understanding and navigating your stated concerns. Sessions may include discussing difficult emotions, past experiences, and practicing new coping strategies.

While therapy has been shown to be beneficial, results cannot be guaranteed and efforts between sessions are required to establish real personal changes. Your therapist will strive to maintain a safe environment that is conducive for sharing, promotes a sense of acceptance, encourages growth and trust, and communicates value and respect.

The Process

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1. Consultation

We'll start with a brief phone conversation so that I can get a sense of the kind of support that you are looking for.

2. Intake Process

You'll receive a link to create a patient portal account online, then fill out some initial paperwork. I'll then reach out to you to schedule your first session, which will take about 6o minutes.

3. Therapy Sessions

During, your first few sessions, I'll learn more about you and together, we will explore the goals you have for therapy. The number of sessions we meet will differ depending on your goals, needs, and how quickly your symptoms resolve.

Benefits of Therapy

Improved Coping Skills

Therapy can help you develop effective coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges.

Insight Development

Therapy facilitates self-exploration, allowing you to gain deeper insights into your thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

Better Communication

Therapy teaches communication and interpersonal skills that can lead to healthier relationships with others.

Reduced Symptoms

Therapy can help you alleviate symptoms of a mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD.

Emotional Healing

Therapy offers a supportive environment for processing past trauma and emotional wounds to facilitate healing and personal growth.

Decision Making

Therapy can enhance decision making skills by helping individuals gain clarity, perspective, and confidence in their choices.

Self-Connection

Therapy invites you to reorient to your true Self, supporting you to live in alignment with what you discover.

Integration of Values

Therapy can help you clarify priorities, goals, and values, fostering coherence between your inner convictions and outer actions.

Overall Wellbeing

Engaging in therapy can contribute to a sense of empowerment, fulfillment, and improved quality of life.

Stress Reduction

Therapy provides tools and techniques to reduce stress levels and promote relaxation, leading to improved overall well-being.

Community Connection

Therapy can offer a sense of belonging, whether through individual sessions or group therapy experiences.

Experiential Learning

Therapy offers a mirror for you to see and connect to yourself in the here and now, allowing your true experience to guide your path forw

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a psychologist, psychiatrist, and therapist?

A therapist can be a psychologist, a social worker, or a counselor who provides talk therapy. A psychologist typically has a doctoral degree in psychology, while a social workers or counselors have a master's degree. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in the prescription of medication for mental health treatment.

How do I know if I need therapy?

Signs that you might benefit from therapy include persistent feelings of sadness or anxiety, difficulty managing stress, relationship problems, or experiencing traumatic events.

How long does a therapy session last?

Individual sessions are about 45-55 minutes long, and group therapy sessions are 60-90 minutes long.

How long will I be in therapy?

Duration varies depending on each person's specific challenges. Some may benefit from a few sessions, while others might need longer-term therapy to address their concerns.

How often will I meet with my therapist?

I encourage you to start with weekly therapy sessions to help you build rapport and establish a baseline of therapy skills. When you're feeling more confident, we can meet may every other week, once a month, or as needed.

Will therapy sessions be online or in person?

I offer in person sessions and/or online sessions using a HIPAA compliant video platform.

What payment types do you accept for therapy sessions?

Credit or debit ($150/session), out-of-network benefits, HSA, FSA, Aetna Insurance, or Carefirst BCBS

Is therapy confidential?

Yes, therapy is confidential, with certain legal exceptions such as if there is a risk of harm to yourself or others or if you disclose the exploitation, sexual contact, or physical abuse of children.

What should I expect during my first therapy session?

The first session usually involves discussing your reasons for seeking therapy, your personal history, and setting goals for treatment.

How do I know if a therapist is right for me?

It's important to feel comfortable and understood, and you can gauge this during your first few sessions. If you don't think that therapy is helping, please share your concerns with me. It might be necessary to adjust your treatment plan, try a different approach, incorporate other forms of treatment, or even find a new therapist.

What is your attendance policy?

Showing up on time and keeping your scheduled appointments shows respect for my time and the time of other patients.

You may reschedule or change any appointment as long as you provide 24+ hours notice. If you no-call/no-show or fail to provide notice, you'll be responsible for a $120 cancellation fee, not reimbursable by insurance.

Your appointment will be cancelled if you arrive 10+ minutes late. I'll work with you to reschedule, but note that this will also result in a cancellation fee.