Welcome

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My job as a therapist is to ask questions and make observations designed to help you examine your thoughts, feelings, behavior, and core beliefs. When we increase our self-awareness and better understand how our past influences our present, we can make positive and meaningful change. For general therapy clients, my approach is trauma informed and through the lens of attachment and cognitive behavioral theories.

While there are several evidence-based treatment options for trauma, I have chosen to use EMDR in my practice. If you are considering this therapy, I recommend Korn & Baldwin’s book Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR, the Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal. 

I am dedicated to treating traumatic injuries of any kind, with a special interest in helping folks heal from intimate partner abuse and the impact of high control religion. 

Of note: I consider myself a secular professional. While I welcome clients of any (or no) faith, my practice is not based on religious doctrine.

Mediation is a confidential, informal, and more customized way for two parties to negotiate a shared parenting agreement. As a neutral guide in the process, a mediator upholds the confidence that each parent’s priority is the best interest of their children~not winning or punishing the other parent.  

Parenting is challenging, even under the best circumstances. But chronic conflict between parents is harmful to children and can lead to mental health concerns and/or acting out behavior. Parents’ choices during this stressful time can minimize the emotional toll on their children or inflame it. The more civil and collaborative co-parents can be, the better for the well-being of their children. 

Mediation takes place with both parties, either jointly or separately. Most cases can be resolved in 3-5 hours, but every case is unique.  At the end of the session, each party is provided a copy of their agreement.

Note: To remain ethical and preserve neutrality, I cannot provide mediation services to current therapy clients. Nor can I provide mediation services to former therapy clients treated by me within two years of desired date of mediation services.

Therapy: 

$180 per 50-60 minute session

In-network provider for Ambetter, Blue Cross Blue Shield &

Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield

Mediation:

$250 ($125 per party) per hour

Payment due at time of service via cash or card