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The only way to know for sure is to come in for a session. Most people have a good sense of whether I am the right professional to help them within the first two sessions. I also offer free 15 min consultations for you to get a feel for me and if we match.
I provide online counseling only! Online counseling sessions are conducted via a secure and easy-to-use telehealth platform (similar to Zoom or Skype). No telephone session are allowed.
Although there are many advantages of online counseling (it’s convenient, effective, keeps us safe from infectious diseases such as COVID-19), it’s not right for everyone. Online counseling (teletherapy) works best for those with mild to moderate symptoms (not people who are suicidal or in crisis), are comfortable using technology, and have a quiet, private place to have their sessions.
I pull from a variety of theories and techniques. I find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques are often helpful for my clients.
No, I am not a medical doctor. Many of my patients find medication is helpful, but many of them also progress well in therapy without medication. If you want to be evaluated for psychiatric medication, either contact your primary care physician or a psychiatrist. If you are already taking medication, I can coordinate care with your doctor.
I don’t provide treatment for children (under 18 years old), eating disorders, psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, etc), or personality disorders. Due to state licensing laws, I can only provide therapy and counseling to individuals residing in Michigan.
I provide counseling for adults in Michigan. My expertise is in anxiety and stress, sexual issues, and people-pleasing, self-worth, life transitions, perfectionism, and infertility and more. I don’t provide counseling for anyone under 18 years old.
Once you have made a decision to see a therapist, you still might be apprehensive about the process. Many people feel nervous before their first appointment. Therapy is a shared journey; a shared process. And, although you and I will travel together, it is ultimately your journey and you will make your own decisions. I do not have answers to all your concerns, but I do have the ability to listen carefully and will ask thoughtful questions. Your answers to these questions will help shape the direction of our work. You can expect to be respected. You can expect that I will offer opinions and suggestions from time to time but I will not tell you what to do.
Appointments are 50 minutes. This is the standard length of a counseling session. If you are interested in a longer session (75 minutes) please contact me regarding availability and pricing.
To begin, we will meet once a week. I find it’s important to gain some momentum in the beginning by meeting weekly or progress can stall out. Once some or all of your goals are met, meeting less often will make sense.
- Individual Therapy: $120 per session
- Intimacy Coaching: $150 per session
- Couples Therapy: $150 per session
- Group Sessions: Rates vary
- Speaking Engagements: Starting at $250
Yes, I accept insurances ONLY through http://www.headway.co. You will have to sign up with Headway Co. and select me as your therapist. You will have to go through Headway to see if your particular insurance is accepted. Understand that if you are using your insurance then I will have to give you a diagnosis. The best way to pay for services is out of pocket.
I require 24 hours notice of cancellation or you will need to pay for the appointment. An occasional exception may be made in the case of an emergency. It’s important that we meet consistently in order to make progress.