Our initial session focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship and getting to know you. We'll discuss what brought you to therapy, your family background, current symptoms, and the goals you want to accomplish. I take time to understand your whole story, not just your current struggles. There's no pressure to share more than you're comfortable with.

If you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or like you don't recognize yourself anymore, therapy can help. Many of my clients describe feeling empty after giving everything to others, struggling with anxiety that controls their daily life, or dealing with depression that makes simple tasks feel impossible. If any of this sounds familiar, you deserve support.

I operate as a private pay practice at $150 per hour. While I don't directly bill insurance companies, I can provide you with documentation for potential reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits. In certain circumstances, I do offer a sliding scale fee to make therapy more accessible.

This varies for each person, but many women start feeling some relief within the first few sessions. Some clients work with me for a few months to navigate a specific crisis, while others choose longer-term support as they rebuild their identity and learn new patterns. We'll check in regularly about your progress and what feels right for you.

I grew up in a home affected by addiction and difficult relationships, and I've personally worked through codependency and trauma. My 30+ years as a therapist combines both professional training and life experience. I understand the complexity of feeling responsible for everyone else's happiness while losing yourself in the process.

Having worked with many clients managing autoimmune diseases, chronic pain, and other health conditions, I understand how exhausting it can be to cope with both physical and emotional challenges. I offer virtual sessions so you can attend therapy from home on difficult days, and we'll work at a pace that honors your energy levels.

Both can feel similar, but grief usually follows a significant loss while depression can occur without a clear trigger. Many women experience both, especially after divorce or losing a loved one. In our work together, we'll explore what you're experiencing and develop appropriate support for your specific situation.

Common signs include feeling like you constantly walked on eggshells, doubting your own memory or feelings, being isolated from friends and family, or feeling responsible for your partner's emotions. Many survivors describe feeling confused about what was real in the relationship. This is specialized work, and I have extensive training in helping women heal from this type of emotional abuse.