Additional Information

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.  Click the link below to read more about the research behind EMDR.

Brainspotting is a powerful, focused treatment method that works by identifying, processing and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of other challenging symptoms. Brainspotting is a simultaneous form of diagnosis and treatment, enhanced with Biolateral sound, which is deep, direct, and powerful yet focused and containing. 

Several psychedelic substances are in current FDA clinical trials. Early research shows great promise in utilizing these medicines in a clinical context for healing trauma and related conditions. Until these substances are FDA approved, they are not legally available. I am able, however, to offer services designed to integrate psychedelic experiences to prevent harm and bolster insights gained.

Ketamine is a medicine that can greatly improve symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Ketamine assisted psychotherapy is legal when administered in a clinical setting under medical supervision. 

Can I use my health insurance to cover therapy costs?

I do not accept or file insurance. 

Insurance companies only cover services that are deemed medically necessary.  To receive payment, providers are required to diagnose you with a mental illness in order for the services to qualify for coverage under insurance.  Most of my clients are seeking mental health treatment for reasons that are not defined by a specific mental health disorder.  They are seeking therapy to help repair relationships, recover from major life transitions or to simply improve their lives, making a mental health diagnosis inappropriate and unethical.   

Insurance companies also require providers to contract at reduced rates, requiring higher caseloads. I prefer to keep my caseload small so I can provide in depth and highly personalized attention to each client.