I have been told that I have a warm, playful, and empathetic presence as a therapist. I welcome humor, big emotions, tears, and f-bombs.  I believe the most important factor in whether or not therapy works is the relationship between the client and therapist, so we can work together to create a space that feels helpful to you. I always welcome feedback about what is and isn't working, and this can often lead to important insights. I use a combination of therapeutic modalities, namely attachment theory, psychodynamic theory, brainspotting, and internal family systems. I have training in trauma treatments, and I like to sprinkle in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), which can include grounding exercises, emotion regulation skills, and mindfulness. At times, I have been also known to use games and art if the client (you) is interested. My goal is always for you to learn more about yourself and access a greater degree of self-compassion as we work with whatever questions or struggles you wish or need to explore.

I'm so glad you asked! IFS helps us to look at the "parts" of you. Everyone has lots of different parts that come up every day. Angry parts, scared parts, critical parts, procrastinator parts, people-pleasing parts, funny parts, and tired parts are a few common examples. Together we can explore how these parts got to be the way they are and why they do what they do. The reason why these parts do what they do is often not what we initially thought! IFS comes with the understanding that all parts have good intentions. By developing a relationship with different parts, we can offer compassion and curiosity and help these parts to heal. There's a little more to it than that, but that's the Spark Notes version. Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about IFS therapy.

$205

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I accept all major credit cards and HSA/FSA cards.

50 minutes

I do not. However, I will provide a "superbill." This means that you will pay for the cost of the session upfront and then can use the superbill or paid invoice that I can provide to seek reimbursement from your insurance company. This does depend a lot on your specific plan with your insurance company (specifically pay attention to the out-of-network benefits section of your plan). You can call your insurance company to discuss more about how this would look. Specfically, you can ask about your deductible, co-insurance, and how long it may take to receive reimbursement. 

If in our initial phone consultation you feel that I would be a good fit for you and that you'd like to work together, we will find a time that works with both of our schedules. I will hold that spot for you each week unless I am out of the office. Generally we will be meeting weekly, although of course sometimes you may miss or have to reschedule due to vacations, illnesses, or other obligations. However, I ask that you think of this as a weekly commitment. If sessions are cancelled less than 24 hours in advance I will charge the full session fee, although everyone gets one "freebie" a year, meaning I will not charge for that late cancel.

I have limited in-person openings at my office in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. I also have telehealth openings for anyone living in Virginia, Washington DC, or Massachusetts. So whether you live in DC, Boston, NOVA, the Berkshires, Cape Cod, Richmond, Charlottesville, or anywhere in between, I am able to meet via video. For telehealth appointments, I will send you a HIPAA secure link prior to the appointment for you to access our video session.