Welcome

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My job as a therapist is to ask questions and make observations designed to help you examine your thoughts, feelings, behavior, and core beliefs. When we increase our self-awareness and better understand how our past influences our present, we can make positive and meaningful change. For general therapy clients, my approach is trauma informed and a mix of concepts from Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic therapies.

While there are several evidence-based treatment options for trauma, I have chosen to use EMDR in my practice. If you are considering this therapy, I recommend Korn & Baldwin’s book Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR, the Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal. 

I am dedicated to treating traumatic injuries of any kind, with a special interest in helping folks heal from intimate partner abuse and the impact of high control religion. 

Co-parenting mediation is a confidential, informal, and more cost effective way for parents to reach an agreement on a customized parenting plan. A mediator acts as a neutral guide and upholds the confidence that each parent’s priority is the best interest of their child(ren)~not “winning” or punishing the other parent.

Mediation is not therapy; it does not seek to improve communication or insight between parents. Co-parents don’t have to be friends (or even friendly) to give their children a positive parenting experience. Separation and divorce are stressful transitions for everyone involved, even under the best circumstances. But we know that chronic conflict between parents can lead to children becoming depressed, highly anxious, and/or acting out. Parents’ choices during this time can minimize stress or inflame it. 

Most co-parenting mediation cases can be resolved in 3-5 hours, but every case is unique. It is not necessary for parents to be in the same room or have any contact during the mediation process. At the end of the mediation session, each client is provided with  documentation of their agreement.

Note: To remain ethical and preserve neutrality, I cannot provide mediation services to current therapy clients. Nor can I provide mediation services to former therapy clients treated by me within two years of desired date of mediation services.

Therapy: 

$180 per 50-60 minute session

In-network provider for Ambetter, Blue Cross Blue Shield &

Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield

Mediation:

$250 per hour

Payment due at time of service via cash or card