FAQs

  • Do you take insurance?

    I am not in-network with insurance providers. However, many clients are able to use their out-of-network (OON) benefits to be reimbursed for part of the cost of therapy. If you choose this option, you would pay for sessions up front, and I can provide you with a “superbill” (an itemized invoice) each month that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

    I recommend contacting your insurance provider to ask about your specific out-of-network mental health benefits, including your deductible and reimbursement rate. I’m also happy to answer questions about this process or provide guidance on what to ask your insurance company.

    I’ve chosen not to panel with insurance companies because it allows me to keep our work fully private and tailored to your needs, rather than shaped by insurance requirements such as session limits or mandated diagnoses. This gives us the flexibility to work at the pace and depth that feels right for you, while protecting the confidentiality and integrity of the therapeutic process.

  • What happens in an individual therapy session?

    Therapy is first and foremost a relationship. Each session (typically 50 minutes) is a space where you can bring your full self—your thoughts, feelings, worries, and hopes—without judgment. Rather than following a strict agenda, our work will unfold in flexibly and in collaboration with one another, guided by what feels most important to you in the moment.

    Sometimes that looks like talking through current struggles or relationship challenges; other times it means gently exploring how past experiences are shaping your present. My role is to be deeply attuned to you, to notice patterns, and to offer reflections that can help you feel more understood and connected. Over time, this process can create space for healing, new ways of relating, and a stronger sense of self.

  • How many sessions will I need?

    There’s no set number of sessions, since everyone’s needs and goals in therapy are different. Most clients begin by meeting once or twice a week, which allows us to get to know one another, build trust and create a steady, supportive rhythm. As our work progresses and you feel more grounded, some clients choose to shift to biweekly sessions or occasional monthly check-ins to maintain support.

    The pace and length of therapy will be something we decide together, based on what feels most helpful for you. My goal is to offer a space that’s flexible and responsive, so that therapy can meet you where you are, whether that means shorter-term work focused on a particular concern (such as EMDR therapy), or longer-term therapy for deeper exploration and growth.

  • What kind of trauma do you work with?

    I work with adults healing from many forms of trauma, including childhood trauma (such as abuse, neglect, or growing up in environments where needs weren’t met), sexual trauma, relational trauma (toxic, abusive, or unsafe relationships), and identity-based trauma connected to race, gender, sexuality, or cultural marginalization. I also support people recovering from single-event traumas, such as accidents, medical crises, or sudden loss.

    I approach trauma therapy through a relational and attachment-based lens, meaning I pay close attention to how early relationships and experiences of safety or disconnection shape the way you see yourself and relate to others now. What matters most is not only the type of trauma itself, but how it continues to affect you in the present—whether through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or struggles with self-worth. Together, we’ll work at your pace in a safe, supportive space to process your story and begin to create new patterns of connection and healing.

  • What happens in an EMDR session?

    In an EMDR session, we work together to gently process distressing memories or experiences that may still feel “stuck” in your mind and body. After we identify a memory or theme to focus on, I’ll guide you through sets of bilateral stimulation, this could be following my fingers with your eyes, tapping, or using handheld sensors that alternate vibrations between your left and right hands. These back-and-forth movements help your brain reprocess the memory so it feels less overwhelming and more integrated.

    Throughout the session, you’re in control—we go at your pace, and I check in with you regularly to make sure you feel safe and supported. Many people find that, over time, EMDR helps reduce the intensity of trauma-related symptoms and opens space for new perspectives, self-understanding, and relief.

  • What does "relational therapy" mean in practice?

    Relational therapy is built on the idea that healing happens through relationships. For many people who have experienced trauma, relationships may have been unsafe, inconsistent, or harmful. Research shows that safe, attuned relationships are one of the most powerful ways to recover from these wounds—and therapy itself can provide that kind of healing connection.

    In practice, this means the relationship we build in therapy is part of the work. We’ll pay attention to how you feel with me, the patterns that show up between us, and how those may connect to your experiences outside of therapy. This process can help you develop new ways of relating, strengthen trust, and experience what it’s like to be seen and supported in a steady, compassionate way. Over time, this not only supports relief from symptoms like anxiety or depression, but also helps create lasting change in how you relate to yourself and others.