Many issues bring people to psychotherapy.
Perhaps something feels off in your life—dissatisfactory; painful. Maybe there has been a loss, or a reckoning. You might be rebuilding, or dreaming of possibilities, or barely keeping your head above water. Perhaps, like many, you are contending with grief.
It might be, too, that you do not yet have words for your experience: what it is that is missing, or that happened, or that needs to change. Though I support adults from all walks of life, many who find their way to me experienced early lives marked by maltreatment and are seeking healing, clarity, and understanding.
My approach
While my approach is integrative—meaning I pull from many modalities based upon an individual, couple, or family’s specific needs—it is grounded in relational psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is an evidence-based treatment. Practicing from a psychoanalytic and psychodynamic perspective means I understand emotional difficulties as shaped by past and present relationships, including experiences of trauma and early attachment. While our work will focus on relieving symptoms and moving toward desired outcomes, it will also explore underlying emotional patterns, relational expectations, and ways of coping that developed early in life, often outside of conscious awareness.
Relational psychodynamic psychotherapy is seen as a collaborative process, with attention to the therapeutic relationship itself as a meaningful space for insight, emotional growth, and revitalization. Whether I’m working with individuals, couples, or family members, I strive to offer a thoughtful, reflective, and emotionally-attuned space where difficult experiences can be explored at a pace that feels right.
My goal is to support insight, self understanding, and lasting change in emotional life and relationships. This might look like: greater freedom and choice, a deepened or renewed sense of authenticity, and enhanced connectedness, inside and out.
Let's work together
Individual therapy
I offer 50-minute sessions to adults across NC, SC, and WA. Sessions occur at a weekly or biweekly cadence.
Rate: $150 per 50-minute session
Relationship therapy
I offer 50- and 75-minute sessions to adults across NC, SC, and WA. Session frequency varies by situation.
RATE: $175-$225 per session
Insurance information
Relationship therapy is not covered by insurance. For individual therapy, I am in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Premera, and Lifewise. I am not in network with Medicaid, but can accept certain Medicare plans. I can also provide a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Please note that many insurance providers offer out-of-network benefits. Even if I am not an in-network provider with your plan, insurance will sometimes cover a portion of your sessions. I am also able to accept HSA/FSA cards as payment. Please carefully check the details of your benefits.
Is my approach right for you?
It’s true what they say: the therapeutic relationship is often the most healing component of any treatment. Compatibility matters! Maybe you’ve already decided you’re interested in pursuing work together. If you’re on the fence, consider the following:
We might be a good fit if you:
- Prefer a more exploratory, less structured approach
- Are seeking longer-term, depth-oriented work
- Want a therapist who pulls from many modalities
- Are comfortable with telehealth, as I have recently relocated and have limited in-person availability
We might not be a good fit if you:
- Prefer a structured, directive approach
- Are seeking short-term work or quick fixes
- Enjoy therapists who utilize worksheets or provide homework
- Aren’t interested in exploring underlying issues
- Feel strongly that you only want in-person sessions
How to work together
1
Let’s consult
Consultations are 50 minutes and serve as a first session. I’ll want to hear more about what’s bringing you to therapy, and will happily answer any questions. If we decide to move forward, you will be charged, or a claim will be filed. If we decide not to work together, the meeting will cost you nothing!
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Let’s book
I work with individual clients on a weekly or biweekly basis. After our consult, I will send a link to set up an account in my online portal and fill out paperwork. After paperwork is complete, I will get you scheduled. If we're meeting via telehealth, the link you used for the consult is the same link you’ll use for sessions.
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Let’s meet
Sessions are 50-75 minutes. In individual therapy, early sessions are spent developing a basic understanding of you, your life, and your primary concerns. In relationship therapy, early sessions explore each individual, the group's relational patterns, and hoped-for outcomes.
Preparing for telehealth
Telehealth offers flexibility and advantages for many, including those who live far from my office, lead busy lives, do not have easy access to transportation, and/or are disabled or live with chronic health conditions.
However, utilizing telehealth means it’s easy to lose the natural boundaries and sense of containment that comes with in-person sessions. Below are some suggestions for preparing for, and getting the most from, your telehealth appointments.
Silence notifications and close any open programs or apps.
Set aside at least 10-15 minutes of quiet time before and after appointments.
Ensure your own privacy.
Make yourself comfortable.
Let your eyes wander.
Communicate about technical difficulties.
Frequently asked questions
Below are a few frequently asked questions. If you have other questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected].
What is your cancellation policy?
I understand that life happens, and allow a limited number of cancellations per calendar year. To ensure consistent care and to respect the time reserved for each client, I ask that appointments be canceled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours’ notice. Please note that insurance does not cover missed sessions. Any sessions canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice will be subject to the full fee.
Outside of relational psychodynamic psychotherapy, what other modalities do you use in your practice?
While I practice from a psychoanalytic and psychodynamic lens, I might also include, based on a person’s specific needs: mindfulness practices, parts work, somatic practices like sensorimotor therapy, family systems work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and/or other skills-based learning, discussions around movement and nutrition, and more. I do not incorporate modalities that do not resonate with you.
Do you utilize AI in your therapy practice?
Protecting my clients’ privacy and personal health information is important to me. All telehealth sessions occur via a HIPAA-compliant platform, and I do not, nor ever will, use any AI note-taking function. If privacy or security is a concern, please let me know so we can talk about how best to support you.
Are you available outside of office hours?
I am not able to provide 24/7 on-call services, but you are welcome to contact me between sessions. If experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact North Carolina crisis lines, South Carolina crisis lines, or Washington state crisis lines.
