For most people, "counseling" and "therapy" are used interchangeably, and I use both to describe our work together. Essentially, it is a professional, confidential partnership dedicated entirely to your well-being.

This goes beyond casual talking. It is a collaborative process where we use evidence-based techniques, validated by scientific research, to help you navigate specific challenges, develop practical skills, and experience long-term personal growth.

Ultimately, my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you gain the exact insights and tools you need to reclaim your peace and live life more effectively.

I offer several payment avenues to ensure quality care is accessible to you:

• Insurance: I am in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Oscar, and United.

• Private Pay: My fee is $120 for individual sessions and $150 for couples counseling. Private pay offers the highest level of privacy and without insurance-mandated restrictions.

Payment is due at the time of service and can be made via credit/debit card, HSA/FSA card, personal check, or cash.

Counseling is an investment of both time and resources in yourself, and I am passionate about providing mental health services that are accessible regardless of your personal financial situation.

If you have a specific financial need, please reach out to discuss your situation. I offer an income-based sliding scale and a limited number of reduced-fee appointments each week to keep therapy accessible. I also proudly partner with Open Path Collective for underinsured individuals.

At my core, I am a person-centered counselor, which means I genuinely believe you are the expert on your own life. My primary role is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you are truly heard and understood because this powerful connection is the foundation for all meaningful change.

While we will always honor your story and your feelings, we won't stop there. My counseling style is practical and focused on helping you achieve real, tangible results. While we may look at your past to understand your current patterns, our primary work is firmly rooted in the here-and-now and what you want to achieve moving forward.

To do this, I customize our sessions by pulling from a diverse toolkit of proven, evidence-based approaches:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns.

• Reality Therapy to empower you to take control of your current choices.

• Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT) to quickly tap into your existing strengths and find a clear path forward.

Because no two people are the same, I will always personalize our sessions to fit your unique needs, preferences, and pace.

The first session is all about comfort and connection. It is primarily a chance for us to get to know each other and ensure we are a good fit. We’ll start with brief introductions, and then I will gently guide our conversation to explore what brings you to counseling at this point in your life, what you hope to achieve, and any past experiences you’ve had with therapy.

There is absolutely no pressure to share anything you aren't ready to discuss. Think of this as a safe, collaborative conversation where you can ask me questions, experience my style firsthand, and decide if I feel like the right partner for your journey. By the end of our time together, we will have a clear, shared vision of your goals and a comforting roadmap for our next steps.

This is a great question, and the honest answer is that it depends entirely on your unique goals and preferences. Some clients come in for brief, solution-focused work (often 8 to 12 sessions) to navigate a specific life transition or challenge, while others choose ongoing support for long-term personal growth and maintenance.

Because I accept both insurance and private pay, we will look at what makes the most sense for your situation. If you are using insurance, we will collaborate to ensure your care meets their criteria for covered treatment. If you choose private pay, we have complete flexibility to design a therapy timeline tailored strictly to your life and budget without any outside restrictions.

Regardless of the path you choose, we will regularly check in on your progress. You are always in the driver’s seat, and we will work together to decide when to adjust our frequency or when you feel ready to wrap up our work.