How I Work

My therapeutic style works within the frame of the therapeutic relationship to repair ruptures caused by past trauma that were not met in an attuned manner. Therapy is all about the relationship between therapist and client. Cultivating a safe, curious, and explorative space is my number one priority.

Within the safe container of a caring therapeutic relationship all topics can be investigated, including but not limited to: relational issues, traumatic events, childhood memories, sexual orientation/expression, gender, addiction, depression, anxiety, regret, existential dread, suicide, financial worry, self-esteem, self-image, kink, love, happiness, relationship to food, physical or emotional pain, etc.

I work from a Depth and Relational Psychology perspective while integrating knowledge from neuroscience, Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, Ecotherapy, DBT, and Family Systems Theory.

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My Rate

My rate is $180 per 50 min session.
A sliding scale, based on income or other financial factors, can be discussed and agreed upon on a client by client basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long is the therapeutic process?
A: Each client enters therapy with different goals and those goals are highly individual. Because of this wide array of objectives, setting a definitive timeframe for therapy is impossible. It is not my goal to prolong the process. I enjoy seeing clients grow and will present the option of reducing frequency of sessions or finishing all together if a client is reporting that their goals have been met.

Q: How often should I be coming to therapy?
A: Especially starting with a new client I recommend having weekly sessions for at least 10 sessions then reevaluating session frequency together.

Q: What if I need more support?
A: Once I sign on as your therapist I am in your corner. If an individual feels that they need more sessions per week, we will find time. If an individual feels that they need a more encompassing level of care, referrals will be presented and I will be there as support entering and exiting an in-patient environment.

Q: What if I need to cancel?
A: I do have a 24 hour cancelation policy. If a cancelation occurs before 24 hours of the session, no fee will be presented. If a cancelation is made within 24 hours of a session or a client does not show up for a session, my policy is to charge the full fee for the session.

Q: What happens if we see each other in public?
A: I am protective of the therapeutic relationship and my clients' anonymity, so I place it in the client's hands to engage in a conformation that we know each other or not.

Q: What are the limits of confidentiality?
A: Confidentiality plays an important role in insuring a safe space to express one's self freely. I honor the trust given to me by clients and keep information devolved in session within the therapeutic relationship. I am only legally obligated to report cases of child abuse, elder abuse, dependent-adult abuse, and intention of homicide toward a specific individual. All else is kept confidential.

Please contact me for any other queries you may have.