Is therapy right for me?

Absolutely! Anyone can benefit from therapy. We all encounter situations every day that shape the way our brains and bodies think, feel and respond. It can be helpful to pause and gain insight on how we move through life and how we might want to change or fortify certain patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors to more closely reflect our genuine selves.

Maybe you’ve experienced something incredibly hurtful or scary and cannot escape the constant reel of intense thoughts and pictures on replay in your mind. Maybe you’re chronically exhausted from the heaviness of the ever-present moments of uncertainty and you are just trying to catch your breath to feel some sense of calm in the changing tides. Maybe you just need a safe place to land for an hour so you can stop, reflect, and give ‘me-time’ it’s turn. Whatever it is, give yourself the chance to explore your journey.

What do you/Don’t you specialize in?

I am formally trained in Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Brainspotting, mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing. I utilize multiple treatment applications from these methodologies in my practice, and emphasize a strengths-based and client-led viewpoint. While I do have experience working with all populations, I believe that my education, clinical training and personal journey has prepared me to best serve adult women and mothers going through adjustments in their lives.

I do not specialize nor have any training in couples therapy modalities, therefore I do not provide any type of marriage counseling or joint sessions with partners. While I do love kids, I am not a trained child therapist, and feel it best to stay within my scope of practice in working with adults only. Should you be interested in these types of therapy services, I'd be happy to refer you to a network of colleagues in the Madison area who do specialize in these areas.

Why Don’t You take insurance?

I am a firm believer in an person's right to autonomy and privacy in making their own health care decisions, regardless of standards forced by insurance companies. My clients are so much more than just a diagnosis, and as such, the course of treatment should be flexible and independent of restrictive policies on frequency or limitations of care. By self-paying, clients can be assured that the content of session discussions and other personal information will never be disclosed to their insurance provider or employer.

What do I need to know about the No Surprises Act?

In an effort to increase transparency about medical costs, the No Surprises Act requires all providers (me) to provide a document detailing reasonable estimates for costs of medical services that a self-pay client (you) could be charged. This document is called a Good Faith Estimate and we will review it together at the beginning to ensure you fully understand your rights regarding the costs for the mental health care you're seeking. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

What if I can’t find an available appointment time?

We have seen a dramatic increase in the demand for mental health services over the past two years. While my business days and hours are currently listed as Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am-2pm, I can occasionally schedule telehealth visits outside of those times as other work and family schedules allow. Reach out to me via email to ask about availability if you don’t see an appointment time that would work for your needs. Please note that on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, I also practice at another clinic in the community - Greyley Wellness - check them out!