It's important to me that folks understand the kind of therapy that I provide. I generally practice short-term, evidence-based psychotherapy. This means that, if we determine that it is a good fit to enter into a therapeutic relationship, we will work on specific, well-defined issues for a limited period of time, ideally until that problem resolves. We will track your progress over time using symptom trackers, and there will generally be "homework" outside of session in order to speed your progress. My goal is to build skills that allow you to graduate from therapy after several months, although we will work collaboratively to make a decision about this timeline.  This also means that I only practice therapeutic techniques that have been demonstrated to work for your specific problem(s) through rigorous scientific studies. The types of techniques that I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent Management Training (PMT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). 

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FAQ

1. Do you accept insurance?

No, at this time I am an out-of-network provider for all insurances. I am happy to provide you with a superbill to take to your insurance for reimbursement. I am also happy to work with services, like Mentaya, that help families with the logistics of submitting superbills for out-of-network reimbursements.

2. What is your session rate?

I charge $200 per 50-minute session, including both the initial intake session and any follow-up sessions.

3. Do you meet with clients in-person or virtually?

I am currently only meeting with clients who are based in MA or any PSYPACT state virtually. If there is demand for in-person services in the Burlington, VT, area, I will consider also offering in-person sessions. 

4. In which states can I be located at the time of my appointment?

My licensure currently covers the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas​, Colorado, Connecticut​, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia​, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, & Wyoming.

5. Do you meet with parents or children?

For individuals under 18, I require the presence of a parent or guardian at the initial session. This is in order to discuss confidentiality and privacy among all who are legally involved. In situations of joint custody, I may require consents from all individuals with medical decision-making. Depending on client age and the presenting problem, the initial session will help me make a recommendation about how involved parents may need to be in future sessions. All research suggests that for children who still live at home, therapy is most effective when parents participate as well. With individuals over 18, all sessions may occur individually. 

6. When do you generally hold sessions?

As I do have a full-time job in addition to my private practice, I tend to meet with private clients in the earlier morning and later evening hours.