“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between two equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present in the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” - Pema Chodron
Therapy format
I provide individual psychotherapy to adolescents (17 and older) and adults of all ages.
Sessions generally last 50 minutes. However, we may find that there are specific needs that would be better served by a 90 minute session. We can discuss those options if desired.
my approach
My intention is to listen thoroughly and with loving curiosity to everything you’re able to share with me – your present and past relationships, major and minor traumas, struggles of everyday life. What keeps you up at night, what you dream about, what inspires you to get up and try again each morning. Tension around meaning, purpose, and identity. Everything. I want to wonder about all these things together.
areas of expertise
I find that I can be the most helpful when working with the following issues: relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, struggles around eating and body image, grief and loss, major and minor traumas, desire for transformation and struggle with change, identity exploration, existential/religious/spiritual questions, academic and professional stressors, gender identity and sexual orientation exploration.
frequency and duration
I see clients anywhere from one to five times a week. I find that greater frequency allows more space to open up for reflectivity, which helps us find new ways of relating to yourself and the issues that bring you in.
Some clients come for a few months, many stay for some number of years. It mostly depends what you are looking for, and that’s something we can figure out together as we go.
fees
$250 per 50 minute session.
$450 per 90 minute session.
I am not in-network with any insurance company, but I would be glad to provide you with an invoice to submit for potential out-of-network benefits.
office hours
Monday through Friday, 7am - 3pm.
If my schedule does not allow me to accommodate a time that works for you, I would be glad to give you some referrals.