A trauma is something that your system finds so distressing that it becomes overwhelmed and cannot process the experience normally. When this happens, your brain can’t store those memories properly and it often results in emotional symptoms of fear, anxiety, sadness, shame, anger, or guilt.

Physical symptoms can include nightmares, flashbacks, panic attacks, headaches, chronic pain, changes in our sleeping or eating patterns, hypervigilance, difficulty concentrating, or fatigue.

Relational effects of trauma can include repeating unhealthy patterns, unhealthy attachment to others, difficulty trusting self and others, self-isolation, allowing poor treatment from others, and challenges with intimacy and vulnerability.

When treating trauma, I use an approach utilizing cognitive and talk therapy alongside interventions that address the body and nervous system. I incorporate attachment theory, internal family systems, and narrative therapy.

Navigate to the Contact page and complete the form. I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation which helps us both determine if we are a mutual fit. If we agree to move forward, you will make an initial appointment and will receive clinical paperwork via a secure HIPPA compliant electronic health portal. Once your completed paperwork is reviewed, you will be contacted to confirm your appointment.

Clients are initially scheduled weekly or every other week.

A very popular question, I do not directly contract with health insurance companies, which is a fairly standard practice in this field. This means that your insurance company will not send payment directly for the sessions that you attend. The good news is there are ways that you may be able to get your insurance to reimburse you for your time. These are called “Out-Of-Network” claims.

 It is your responsibility to check in with your insurance plan and see how much is covered for out of network claims. Your insurance company will not likely reimburse you for the full cost of the session, but rather a set portion. If you are eligible for reimbursement, the next step is to submit your claims through the process that your particular insurance has outlined for you.

You are required to pay out-of-pocket for sessions at the time of service.

You will be assessed and have an opportunity to share your goals for therapy. This is  opportunity for me to learn more about your concerns and vison for therapy. We will both make sure that we are good fit mutually. Referrals can be offered if needed or requested.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.  Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. 

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your effective Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill with your provider. Your estimate will be discussed with you and updated based on your needs. 

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises