Areas of Specialty

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Evidence-Based Mindfulness

  • Trauma Centered Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)

  • Depression

  • Generalized Anxiety

  • Social Anxiety

  • Low self-esteem

  • Struggles with perfectionism

  • Stress Management

  • Major life transitions (marriage, parenthood, career, school)

Approach to Therapy

My belief surrounding therapy is that it’s not a one size fits all and that each session is tailored individually. Therefore my philosophy encompasses a whole-body approach. Talking about one’s challenges is complemented with practice outside of session, which may include incorporating daily mindfulness and movement that fosters autonomy, choices, and self-regulation.

What might a session look like? Sessions are structured through an evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy lens in combination with present moment awareness and trauma-sensitive yoga. I believe people’s challenges are a mixture of their biology, behavior, emotions, thoughts, environment, and past history. Research shows us by combining movement and therapy, we can help heal the mind-body experience (Bessel van der Kolk, et al, 2014) .

Confidentiality and Privacy Policy

The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without your written permission. Exceptions required by law and ethics include: Any suspected abuse or neglect of a dependent adult, children and elderly person, require that the information is reported to the appropriate authorities immediately. If a person intends to harm themselves, make every effort to develop a plan that insures safety. Otherwise every effort will be made to ensure your safety, for example contacting emergency services. If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person(s), law requires that the intended victim is informed immediately.

Good Faith Estimate

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. 

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.