Frequently Asked Questions

How much does therapy cost?

Individual therapy is $155 for a 50-minute session or $248 for an 80-minute session. Couples and family therapy are $185 for a 50-minute session or $296 for an 80-minute session.

When might a longer session be helpful?

An 80-minute session gives us more room to slow down, go deeper, and bring the conversation to a close without feeling rushed. Couples and families often find the extra time especially helpful. It gives each person more space to share their perspective and gives us time to explore what’s happening between you and practice a different way of responding together.

Longer sessions can also be helpful in individual therapy. If you often feel like you’re just getting to what matters when the 50 minutes are up, or there’s something you’d like more time to explore, an extended session can give you space to stay with it and reflect on what came up before we wrap up.

Do you take insurance?

I’m not in network with any insurance providers, so you’ll pay me directly for sessions and I won’t file claims on your behalf. I’m happy to provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company. You’re responsible for checking with your insurer to find out whether your plan offers out-of-network benefits and how much, if anything, it may reimburse.

I chose this approach because it gives us more flexibility to shape therapy around what brings you in. When you pay directly, I don’t need to assign a diagnosis solely for insurance billing. We can decide together what to focus on and how to pace our work based on your goals, your needs, and my clinical judgment.

What does working with you look like?

Therapy with me is a collaborative and compassionate process, and it looks a little different for everyone. Some people come in wanting practical tools for communicating, setting boundaries, or navigating conflict. Others are looking for emotional support through a difficult season or a place to work through the effects of trauma. Your goals guide our work, and we can adjust as those goals become clearer or change.

What is your approach to couples therapy?

I draw on Gottman research to help couples understand what happens when conversations get hard and practice skills for communicating, managing conflict, and reconnecting afterward. I also look at what each partner learned about relationships in their family growing up. For example, one of you may have learned to talk things through right away, while the other learned to go quiet until things settled down. Understanding where those responses came from can help us make sense of the cycle you get caught in now and find ways to respond differently.

Who do you especially enjoy working with in individual therapy?

I especially enjoy working with adults who are making sense of complex trauma, including the lasting effects of growing up in a family where there was dysfunction or unpredictability. I also welcome adults who are wondering whether they might be neurodivergent or who are making sense of that possibility later in life. Therapy can give you room to revisit experiences that left you feeling misunderstood and explore what kinds of support fit you now. You’re welcome to bring those questions to therapy even if you’re still finding the words for them.

What do you mean by somatic therapy?

Somatic therapy brings your body into the conversation. Alongside talking about what’s happening, we might notice what you feel in your body as you talk, or explore how breath, gentle movement, or a change in posture affects how you feel. For example, you might notice your shoulders tense up as you describe a difficult conversation. We can pause and get curious about what happens in that moment. We’ll go at a pace that feels manageable, and you get to decide what you’re comfortable trying.

What happens in the first session?

We’ll talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, what you hope will change, and what feels most important to start with. You’ll have room to ask questions and tell me what has helped you feel comfortable in the past. You can share as much of your story as feels right for a first conversation.

Do you offer walk-and-talk therapy?

Yes. I offer walk-and-talk therapy at Conestee Nature Preserve and on the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville. Some people find that walking side by side makes it easier to talk or gives them more room to think. If you’re interested, we can talk about which location feels right for you and what privacy looks like in a public setting.

Can we meet outdoors without going for a walk?

Absolutely. Spending time in nature can help calm the nervous system, and sometimes it feels good to sit outside while we talk. My office has a beautiful back porch, and there are picnic tables by a creek where we can also meet. If walking outdoors doesn’t appeal to you, we can settle in on the porch or sit by the creek for your session.

How do I get started?

You can reach out through my contact page to ask about scheduling a 15-minute consultation. It’s a chance to tell me a little about what you’re looking for, ask questions, and see how it feels to talk together.