ABOUT ME
It’s easy to find ourselves disconnected and alone in the sometimes painful world in which we live. With competing demands, it can be difficult to make time to consciously reflect on how we live our lives and where we want to go. Through psychotherapy, you can learn to live more authentically and connect to others on a deeper level by becoming more present and compassionate to your own life experience. There is always room to be more radically gentle and compassionate with ourselves.
Sessions can look different depending on what is needed in the moment. Many times, we will work on concrete skills meant to bring awareness to your unconscious defenses. Other times, we will process undesirable patterns that you enact in your life in order to set concrete goals so that you can begin to make different choices. Whether adjusting false belief/thoughts or regulating extreme emotions/numbness, there is an approach to healing that can be designed specifically for you.
My practice is informed by various traditional psychotherapy modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment theory, and mindfulness strategies. In addition, I have studied extensively AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, somatic approaches, and yogic philosophy.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
My approach is highly interactive – often challenging clients in a supportive way to re-think their habitual behaviors, feelings and thoughts in a compassionate and gentle way. I work hard to provide a space where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves openly and that means bringing up any concerns they have about therapy. I am driven to assisting clients in getting the care that they need whether that is with me or in another setting. Together, we come up with a plan to identify what is not working, what is working, and what changes you would like to make.
ADDICTION SPECIFIC TREATMENT
I am both a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, which means that in addition to generalist training, I have special training in working with addictive behaviors and substance misuse. I have found that we often turn to our “usual” way of coping when challenging situations arise, which is not necessarily the best way. Together, we look at some of these habitual, many times harmful coping behaviors (including both substance misuse and process addictions) and create a plan to prevent these behaviors from interfering in your life.
YOGA
My style infuses creative movements linked by the breath paired with conscious and informed alignment. Yoga should be accessible to all bodies and I teach my classes accordingly. There is always the space and opportunity to feel and experience poses differently. I believe in the power of yoga to heal, to strengthen, to awaken, to connect, and to transform.  I studied extensively with Jill Sockman, 500ERYT of Blue Lotus in Raleigh and Allison Dennis ERYT500 of Heart of Yoga in Carrboro.  All of my mentors taught me the ability to be compassionate, gentle, and understanding in the face of adversity.
INSURANCE AND PAYMENT
ACCEPTED INSURANCES
Aetna - in network
Blue Cross Blue Shield - in network
United (UMR) - in network
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RATES
50min. individual therapy sessions are $150, self-pay (no insurance) sessions are $150
Bundle of 4 sessions (self-pay) is $500
50 min. sliding scale therapy (limited slots)
1 hr. private yoga sessions are $85
GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS
I am currently offering virtual yoga classes on Thursdays and Saturdays. Classes are donation based (minimum $1 donation). Please see the Yoga Offerings tab for more information.
CONTACT ME
I love helping my patients develop the tools they need to cope with all of life’s challenges. Contact me today to learn more and book a session.
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919-280-8990
