services

Client Portal

Appointments and paperwork are scheduled through my online electronic medical record software, SimplePractice. Once we have spoken and scheduled your first appointment, you will receive a link to set up your account and complete your paperwork. This account can also handle communication with me, appointment confirmation, and payments.

First Session | Biopsychosocial

The initial appointment is typically 53 - 60 minutes. This is billed as an intake appointment, otherwise known as a Biopsychosocial or a Psychiatric evaluation, and billed under the insurance code 90791. This session is a time for us to get to know one another and for me to gather more information about you and your interest in seeking psychotherapy. I will ask you to share what is bringing you to therapy, and I will also ask you a variety of questions about your past and present experiences, general functioning, and goals for treatment.

Modalities

I approach counseling with reverence. Through discussion of needs and goals, we will embark on a treatment plan that is a collaboration of my skills and knowledge and your comfort zone.

You are encouraged to share honestly about whatever you find helpful—and not so helpful—throughout counseling. I use approaches that are supported by science, including:

cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

trauma-informed (T-CBT)

motivational interviewing (MI)

dialectical behavioral (DBT) skills

mindfulness practice

holistic therapy

humanistic therapy

narrative therapy

insight-oriented therapy

systems theory

acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

solution-focused therapy (SFBT)

reality therapy

bibliotherapy

ecotherapy

Please note, due to being an independent provider without wrap-around care, I do not provide crisis management, housing, legal (e.g., evaluations for court or other judicial proceedings), or medication services. I also am unable to offer services to those who are actively suicidal. If this is the type of care you require, I can refer you to a larger clinic or organization with more staff and support to help provide you with a more comprehensive level of care.