I provide individual and family sessions. I also do parent coaching without your child in the session. I work with adolescents (ages 14 and up), adults and families. I specialize in trauma work.
Do you offer marriage/couples counseling?
No. I do not do marriage/couples counseling.
What is the cost of a session?
The session fee depends on the type of payment. If paying out of pocket, a sliding scale is available to determine the amount. Fees are to be paid in full at time of service. Fees are to be paid through ZELLE or Venmo. I do not accept credit cards. These fees are for a 50 minute counseling session as well as 10 minutes for case note preparation.
If you are using insurance, then your copay is determined by your insurance company and plan.
What insurance is accepted?
I currently accept BCBS, TRICARE West, GEHA, AETNA, United, UMR, AHCCCS (Banner) and HMC Healthworks. If you have a copay, it is due at the time of service.
If you are located in a state other than Arizona, depending on your insurance's credentialling, I may not be able to take your insurance, and you would need to pay out of pocket.
What to expect?
While the ultimate purpose of counseling is to reduce your distress through a process of personal change, there are no guarantees that the treatment provided will be effective or useful. Moreover, the process of counseling usually involves working through tough personal issues that can result in some emotional or psychological pain for the client. Change will sometimes be easy and swift, but it can also be slow and frustrating at times. We will work together toward your counseling goals and will discuss any challenges that may result during this time.
What are the Counselor/Client responsibilities & rights?
My responsibility to you includes confidentiality, honesty, knowledge, experience, and ongoing training. I strive to create a supportive environment that allows you to explore areas in which you desire to change. I will make observations and suggestions, provide feedback, and may ask you to do activities outside of session to enhance the change process.
Your responsibility as a client includes honesty, openness, willingness, and commitment. You are in charge of your therapy and your life. I believe that the strength of the client-counselor relationship is a major factor in the change process. I hope to work together as a team to meet your needs more effectively.
What are the benefits of telehealth?
Telehealth counseling offers convenient, secure access to mental health support from the comfort of your own home. It removes common barriers such as travel time, scheduling challenges, and transportation, making it easier to stay consistent with therapy. Many people find they feel more relaxed and open in a familiar environment, and research shows that telehealth therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling for concerns like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Telehealth also increases access to care for individuals with busy schedules, mobility challenges, chronic health conditions, or those living in rural areas.
How will counseling help me?
Counseling allows you to explore your concerns in a private, safe environment with an objective and trained professional. We will talk about what’s going on in your life and look at healthy ways to cope with your struggles.
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories, so they no longer feel overwhelming. By using bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements or sounds), EMDR allows painful experiences to be stored in a healthier way, so they feel less intense and easier to live with.
What is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a therapy that helps people access and release deeply held stress or trauma in the body and brain. By focusing on where the eyes naturally settle while paying attention to thoughts, feelings, or body sensations, the brain is supported in healing itself.
