Frequently Asked Questions

Holistic psychotherapy considers that you are more than the sum total of your “symptoms,” and rather a complex and sensitive being that is influenced by a multitude of intersecting systems, internal and external, that in concert affect how you experience yourself, others, and the world around you. While traditional Western psychology is grounded in neuroscience, trauma, and an understanding of how our early childhood experiences impact our adult lives, it does not tell a complete story, nor does it offer a complete recipe for healing. Traditional psychology is all about assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. My approach, and the overall intent of holistic psychotherapy, on the other hand, is to also connect to one’s spirituality, and integrate the physical experience of the body - including how we fuel and move - into the healing process. Together, we explore the relationship between mindfulness - accepting the present - and manifestation - envisioning and creating the future you desire, to ultimately empower you to optimize your life.

Intuitive Psychotherapy incorporates the use of the therapist’s intuition in session to support a client in uncovering that which they might sense but not be consciously aware of. It is a process whereby the therapist works from an energetic and embodied place, and offers intuitive feedback to assist the client in making that which has been unconscious, conscious - to finally articulate and then release the source of the problem.

Inner-child work is about connecting with younger parts of ourselves in an effort to gain access to unhealed wounds - emotional and psychological needs that were not met when we were children. When these wounds remain unhealed, they will often show up as dysfunctional patterns of behavior in relationships with others and with ourselves. Inner-child work is a powerful tool that serves to identify the unmet needs of these younger parts, meet those needs, and cultivate the kind of nurturing and supportive relationship with ourselves that we have always longed for.  My work is heavily informed by Internal Family Systems therapy

Our bodies hold memories and imprints of our experiences. These memories and imprints might show up as lingering physical ailments, or might be reflected in our body language, posture, and facial affect. They no doubt inform our experience of ourselves and the world around us. When therapy ignores the body, it is missing a critical component of what has likely led you here to begin with. Certainly, mental health struggles like anxiety and depression have roots and manifestations in both the mind and body. The body, our “somatic” experience, holds a vital key to our overall wellbeing. To heal deeply requires us to place our attention on both the communications of the mind and the body. Through somatic, body-centered practices we can heal from overwhelming experiences, cultivate a more balanced mind, and live a more passionate and fulfilling life.

I am not in-network with any insurance companies for the following reasons:

1.     Lack of Privacy & Confidentiality

First and foremost, it is my belief that therapy is a private encounter, exclusively between a therapist and a client (or clients). Trust is an essential ingredient in therapy. When insurance companies pay for your treatment, they are entitled to ask for (and be granted) access to private therapy records. The insurance company can then decline authorization of additional sessions based on their criteria of necessity. I believe you have the right to confidentiality of your medical records and that you have the freedom to progress through our work at a pace that is best for you.

2.     The Medical Model of Illness

To accept insurance, I would have to assign you a mental health diagnosis. Insurance companies operate based on the medical model. This means they require a diagnosis to establish necessity of care. There is no diagnosis code for relationship issues, inner child integration, or self-improvement.

3.     Benefits of Private Pay

As my specialties have evolved, I realized accepting insurance no longer made sense for the work I do. The benefits of paying privately for therapy include not have a diagnosis on your record, confidentiality and privacy, and freedom and autonomy. You are working with a therapist that is free to use the best therapeutic approach to meet your needs. You and I collaboratively determine the length of your sessions, which modalities to use, how often to meet, and the content of our time together.

Yes. I use Zoom for all Telehealth sessions. I treat these appointments no different than if we were in my office together, and I ask that you do the same. It is important to find a quiet, confidential space with good lighting. Sitting with a window behind you can result in backlighting that makes it difficult to see each other. In general, please be dressed, seated and comfortable before your appointment begins. Some people prefer to cover the box that shows their face with a small piece of tape or sticky note if it is distracting. You can also choose to turn off notifications on your device to support focusing on your session. In general, I encourage you to mimic as much of your experience in my office (or what you might imagine that to be) as possible.

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