FAQs

Finding the right therapist is a deeply personal endeavor. It's about finding someone you connect with on a personal level. If you feel heard, understood, and safe that’s a good sign.

It’s also important to see if their style matches what you're looking for. Some prefer a more structured approach, while others might like a more relational style. It's always helpful to bring up any goals you have in the beginning to make sure the therapist feels confident in being able to help you in those goals. Sometimes we may give you a referral to another therapist that we think could be a better fit for you!

One more factor to consider is sustainability. Is their location, availability, and cost realistic for your life situation? Therapy is inherently inconvenient, but it shouldn't be so inconvenient that it adds to your stress.

In all of these factors, I say, trust your gut! about

Understanding the cost of therapy can be a bit tricky because it's hard to predict exactly how long we'll need to work together—it really depends on your unique goals and situation.

Therapy is not only a financial investment, but can also be a huge time and energy investment (just being honest!). This is also something to consider.

Think of it as an investment in yourself and your relationships. There’s perhaps nothing more impactful to our lives than our relationships with our partner or ourselves-- I can't make any guarantees, but for myself it has been the most meaningful investment I've ever made.

My fees page can give you more details on financial cost.

This depends on the person, the presenting problems, the goals, and the pace of therapy.

Couples will often choose weekly sessions for several months, then taper off, or come as needed. Some prefer the pace of every other week, which may stretch out the duration of therapy but can be just as beneficial.

Individual's often start at weekly sessions for anywhere between 3 months to a year then taper off whenever it feels right.

The pace is up to you!

I understand that life happens and sometimes you may need to miss a session. If you miss one appointment, there’s no charge—consider it a one-time pass. However, any additional missed sessions without 24 hour notice will incur the full fee.

On the flip side, if I ever need to cancel a session (for a reason other than illness), you'll receive a complimentary session. I believe it goes both ways in our relationship and there needs to be mutual respect of our time.

I appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this policy, as it helps me provide the best service for all my clients.

My approach to psychotherapy integrates aspects of Emotional Focussed Therapy (EFT), psychodynamic/attachment theory, and somatic experiencing to create a more holistic view of you and your path to growth.

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EFT helps couples focus on the emotional connection at the heart of their relationship. It helps partners (and individuals) recognize and articulate their deepest feelings, which often lie beneath surface-level conflicts. Expressing vulnerable emotion is what enables us to respond to each other’s needs with more empathy and builds trust.

In addition, I draw from psychodynamic and attachment theories to explore how unconscious patterns and past experiences shape your present relationships and view of self. This lens considers how your earliest or most significant relationships shape your internal world and relationships.

Most talk therapy can't help if someone if they don't feel safe and truly present in the room--and I don't mean just mentally, I mean physically. Our bodies are always picking up on things (or triggers) and communicating information to us that we often overlook/ignore. If your nervous system and body feel safe in our sessions, you are able to do productive work and exploration. I address this though somatic experiencing techniques to keep us both present in the room during difficult moments.

And what ties all of this together is the most important aspect of therapy -- the relationship between therapist and client. Research shows that a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is the highest predictor of positive outcomes in therapy, regardless of method or what is being treated. As we build a connection, we also build meaningful and lasting progress toward your personal goals.

I do not. I can offer detailed receipts for you to submit to your insurance company if you have out-of-network benefits. Feel free to ask me any questions about this.

I have chosen not to accept insurance to ensure that I can give the highest quality, personalized care without the constraints of insurance policies. Not only do insurance companies compensate therapists inconsistently and poorly (making our income unreliable/unsustainable), but also takes a lot more time administratively. More time doing admin work, means less time focusing on my clients, learning (there is always more to learn in this field!), and work life balance. I cannot provide the best care for my clients if I am burnt out or already seen 6 clients that day. I get to focus on what's most important--you.

I have a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary (CACREP-Accredited) and my undergrad was also in Counseling.

I hold a provisional license in the State of Colorado and am an LPCC.

I also have more extensive training in Emotion-Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing.

In the first session, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and understanding your goals and concerns. We’ll start by discussing your current situation, any challenges you’re facing, or your personal history as it relates to your concerns. Note: I do NOT expect you to disclose details or anything you aren't ready to, but just give me a general idea if that feels better.

This is also a time for you to ask me any questions about myself or the therapy process, or how we can work together. The aim is to build a foundation of trust and begin crafting a plan that aligns with your needs and goals for therapy.

Absolutely. If going virtual helps therapy be more sustainable for you, then let's do it. Some days things come up and you need to switch to online and that's ok.

If we do telehealth I do ask that you find a quiet place with no distractions that is also safe. It's not a good idea to do a virtual session while driving, loading the dishwasher, at the playground, coffeeshop, etc. It's important to carve out this hour for yourself! It also needs to be private--I also ask that partners, roommates, etc cannot hear you and do not interfere with the hour.

Basically, it needs to be exactly like an in-person session, but online. Thanks for understanding!

ADDRESS: 2752 W. Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904. Also known as the Sluice Building (You may know it as the building where Story Coffee Co. or the Surface Gallery is in).

PARKING: There’s a free parking lot directly behind the building or metered parking right in front of the building.

WHERE TO GO? The main lobby where the large stairs/ stadium seats is the ‘waiting room’. This is also spill-over seating for the coffee shop, so you may see follks on their laptops working or having meetings (no one really knows this is my waiting area). I can either come out and bring you back, or text you to come on back when it’s time.