I provide integrative, relational and contemporary psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults, couples, and college students. My theoretical orientation incorporates a variety of contemporary approaches to psychotherapy. It is an approach tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. These approaches include self-psychological, object relational, interpersonal/relational and somatic mind/body perspectives.
My psychotherapeutic work is grounded in Trauma Theory, IFS & Systems Theory, Attachment Theory, Contemporary Psychodynamic Theory, Dissociative Theories and research in Brain Health and Neuroscience. I can integrate models of dissociation and parts-work in combination with EMDR when useful for trauma reprocessing.
As a psychotherapist that is trained in somatic therapy methods, I am open to the use of techniques that can work with the mind-brain/body interface to promote neurophysiological reorganization and plasticity. Some of these include: Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Archaeology, and EMDR.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is based on the observation that individuals are often unaware of the factors that determine their emotions and behavior. Because these factors are unconscious, the advice of friends and family, the reading of self-help books, or even the most determined efforts will often fail to provide enough insight, integration and relief. My approach to psychotherapy treatment explores how these unconscious factors affect current relationships and patterns of thought, emotion and behavior. In sessions, we reflect and focus on tracing parts and patterns back to their historical origins, consider how they got there and developed over time to more deeply understand the realities of current life challenges, issues and situations.
From the beginning of therapy, I work with my clients to build up a safe and trusting relationship that enables them to experience aspects of his or her inner life that have been exiled and hidden because they are painful, shameful, confusing, terrifying or very stress-provoking.
Although different from my basic approach to psychotherapy, I am open to using skills and techniques informed by Schema Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Journaling when helpful.
I am happy to discuss any of these approaches with you as part of a collaborative and integrative process.
RATES AND INSURANCE
Individual Therapy $160 for 50-minute session
Couples Therapy $250 for 90-minute session
Insurance Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or EAP insurance plan. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:
What kind of mental health insurance benefits do you have?
What is your deductible and has it been met?
How many sessions per year does your health insurance cover?
What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
Is approval required from your primary care physician?
What is your out of network benefit?
I am a provider with Anthem Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Unitedhealthcare/Optum, and Cigna With other insurance companies, I am considered an out-of-network provider. If your insurance will cover an out-of-network mental health provider, I can prepare a monthly billing statement (superbill) to submit to your insurance company. You will be required to pay me directly for each session and you can seek reimbursement from your health insurance company. If you have a deductible with your provider, you will be required to pay me directly for the full session fee until your deductible requirements are met. It is your responsibility to contact your insurance provider to find out about your deductible and your copay.
