(she/her)
The world can be heavy and overwhelming. The day-to-day demands, the unknown, and the ever-changing dynamics of life can be challenging to navigate. I am here to carry the hope that life can get better and together, we can do that. I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy where I focus on changing problematic thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. There is a skill for everything! I am a teacher and a healer. I empower clients to explore their concerns and find creative ways to solve or address those issues. Together we can process factors that have shaped you by exploring trauma or shift into solution-focused strategies and interventions. My job is to meet you where you are and help guide you to the life you want. **I have Sunday afternoon and Wednesday evening appointments only.
We will explore goals and barriers to include symptoms and behaviors you may wish to change.
Genuine, Compassionate, Personable, Funny, Empowering, Flexible I love cats and you may see them roaming around my office.
I love helping people make changes. I'm ready. Are you?
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Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Geisinger - Commercial
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Highmark
Highmark - Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UPMC Health Plan
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I was trained under the DBT-Linehan & completed the year of supervision in 2019. I did not complete the certification process, but this is my main treatment approach. Clients have shared that the mix of psychoeducation, targeting problem areas, and teaching new ways (skills) can quickly alleviate some symptoms while other areas are being worked on.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I am a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy therapist. This is a trauma focus approach to manage behaviors and decrease trauma symptoms in children.
Attachment-based
More and more clients want to explore how their attachment style interferes with satisfaction in relationships. Usually, I will explore current stressors, utilize DBT interpersonal effectiveness skills, reflect on childhood relationships and experiences, and identify ways to navigate the concerns in a more healthy, mindful way.