F.A.Q - SPSD

What types of concerns do you treat?

I specialize in working with older adolescents and adults who struggle with issues related to complex trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, anger, depression, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, grief/loss, perfectionism, substance abuse, and relationship distress.

I enjoy working with individuals of varying backgrounds and abilities, including those who identify as highly sensitive (HSPs), and am LGBTQIA+ friendly.

What does a typical session look like?

As we discuss presenting problems and life events that trigger emotional pain, you will be invited to notice any physiological (body-based) responses that occur during the session.

Doing so allows access to the natural survival impulses (fight, flight, freeze) that became thwarted during the original event(s), as well as the survival-based beliefs that were formed in response to the event(s). There is then an opportunity to fully process and complete these survival responses (through the use of movement, vocalization, imagery, boundary exploration exercises, etc.), leading to a discharge/release of any stuck survival energy and a shift in beliefs about the world, self, and others.

How long is a session?

Sessions are typically 50 minutes. 90-minute sessions are also available. Let me know if you are interested in scheduling a 90-minute session.

What if I can't make it to a scheduled session?

Life happens! Just let me know that you need to cancel or reschedule a session prior to 24 hours of the scheduled service time, otherwise you will be responsible for the session fee.

Do you offer telehealth/video sessions?

Yes! Both in-person and telehealth appointments are available Tuesday through Friday weekly.

What treatment modalities do you use?

I have extensive experience with both "top-down" and "bottom-up" approaches. I blend Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Attachment Theory and Polyvagal Theory into my work.

What is Somatic Experiencing?

Somatic Experiencing is a body-oriented approach to trauma healing. To learn more about SE, here are some helpful resources:

https://traumahealing.org/se-101/

https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/somatic-experiencing

What forms of payment are accepted?

I am not in network with any insurance providers and will not bill insurance directly. Payment can be made via debit/credit card, Venmo, or cash. If you would like for me to provide a Superbill to submit to your insurance provider for fee reimbursement, please mention it.