Services

I'm currently seeing adult patients via telehealth and in person.

Individual Therapy:

During your initial meeting you will be asked questions about your life story, past experiences in therapy, and current personal goals; you only need to share what you feel comfortable disclosing. Throughout the following sessions we will continue getting to know each other and engaging in therapeutic work from a present-moment stance, also being with and exploring anything from the past that might come up for you. Personal movement in therapy is wide-ranging, as everyone builds a different path toward becoming their best self. In regard to treatment length, some choose to engage in short-term therapy of less than a year, while others prefer to work with their therapist over the course of several years.

Couples Therapy:

Similar to individual therapy, your first couples session will involve sharing information about your relationship’s history, patterns you may be noticing in your relationship, and ways in which you would like to grow or change. The following two meetings are individual sessions, one for you and another for your partner. This is in order to build further understanding around each individual's relationship patterns, family and relationship history, and other important life factors. Later sessions with the couple involve development of emotional contact, communication skills, and new ways for both individuals to support each other. I use Emotion Focused Therapy and Nonviolent Communication techniques to support relationship growth and address relationship challenges. Course of treatment varies per couple.

Family Therapy:

My clinical focus includes working with adult children and their parents, including those navigating the challenges that come with aging parents and shifting family dynamics. I also support siblings and family units to build better understanding and heal ruptures. The initial stages of therapy will involve individual 55-minute sessions for each person in the group. This helps me to get a sense of your unique experiences and goals before we begin our work together. For family therapy, we'll then transition to 90-minute sessions where we will all meet as a group. If your family group is comprised of only two people, we can discuss the option of doing 55 minute sessions instead. I ask that the family commit to 6 sessions. My Gestalt approach is highly experiential, which means we won't just talk about the past. Instead, we'll actively explore present-moment interactions and patterns within the session. This might involve a conversation, an exercise, or a moment of shared silence. The goal is to provide a safe space to practice new ways of communicating and relating. Over the course of our work together, you can expect to build a deeper awareness of yourself and others, learn practical communication skills, and work toward a greater sense of peace and connection.

Friendship Therapy:

Friendship therapy is similar to couples and family therapy in that it provides a structured space to address challenges that arise in a close relationship. We'll begin our work by having each of you share the history of your friendship and the patterns you've noticed that you'd like to address. Before starting our joint sessions, I will meet with each of you individually for a separate session. This allows me to understand your unique perspective, your history, and your goals.

Once we begin our joint sessions, my approach is highly experiential and focused on the here and now. We won’t just talk about the history of your friendship; we'll actively observe how you interact with each other in the present moment. This might involve exploring how a moment of frustration unfolds or the specific ways you navigate differences that have emerged over time. The goal is to create a safe space to practice new ways of communicating and relating, moving from old, unhelpful patterns to a more genuine connection. You can expect to build a deeper awareness of yourself and your friend, learn practical communication skills, and work toward a greater sense of peace and understanding.

Fees and Insurance

I bill the following insurers:

Pacific Source (In Network)

Aetna (In Network)

Out-of-Network: I can provide a superbill to send to all other insurance companies

It is a good idea to call your insurance company to find out if they reimburse psychotherapy and if you have in-network or out-of-network benefits.

Fees:

55 minute individual therapy session: $175

45 minute individual therapy session: $145

55 minute relationship (couples or friendship) therapy session: $175

90 minute family therapy session: $250

A Note on Fees for Family Therapy

To begin our work, I meet with each person (up to 4 people) individually for a 55-minute session to get a clear understanding of everyone's unique perspective. I can bill these sessions to insurance. If paying out of pocket the fee for each individual's session is $175.

Once those are complete, we move into ongoing 90-minute family therapy sessions. Please note that if your family group is comprised of no more than two people, we can discuss the option of following the 55 minute billing structure instead of 90 minutes.

90-Minute Family Session Billing Explained

I charge a total fee of $250 for a full 90-minute family therapy session. To help make this extended service affordable, I use a two-part payment plan:

1. For those with qualifying insurance, your insurance covers approximately the first half, about 45 minutes

I submit a claim to the primary insurance policy (belonging to one family member) for the standard covered time.

Insurance Role: Your insurer pays us their contracted rate for the approximately 45-minute portion of the session.
Your Benefit: You use your insurance benefit to cover about half the cost.

2. You Pay for the Second Half (Approx. 45 minutes)

You are responsible for paying the remaining balance directly to me.

Why You Pay: Insurance companies generally don't cover sessions longer than 50 minutes. The remaining time is considered an "extended service" that is not covered by your policy.
Your Out-of-Pocket Cost: This is the difference between our full $250 fee and what your insurance pays. It is a good idea to contact your insurance provider to learn what your out-of-pocket cost would be for family therapy.