Therapy that's not all talk.

Integrative psychotherapy, like other forms of mental health counseling, can be used to treat an array of both acute and chronic life challenges. Some of the reasons people seek out integrative psychotherapy include a desire to: 

• emerge from depression

• move through grief and loss

• improve relationships

• create a healthy lifestyle

• maintain optimal health

• manage stress and anxiety

• decrease pain

• recover from illness

• transcend trauma

• break free from addiction

As every situation is unique, what you will experience is not easily described in general terms, but you can read what some of my clients and colleagues have shared here. What a session looks like varies depending on the particular areas in your life you’d like to improve, the approaches you feel drawn to exploring, and the techniques that are best suited for meeting your goals. 

My approach promotes flexibility and emphasizes the therapeutic relationship above allegiance to any particular technique. The process of choosing which strategy, modality or theoretical construct to follow is not done haphazardly, but rather in a manner informed by sound clinical judgement in combination with the guidance of your inner wisdom.  

You might be invited to explore meditation, movement practices, breathwork, therapeutic touch, expressive arts therapies, or lifestyle coaching in our work together. It's also possible that you'll have a modality you are particularly drawn to, and that might be where we begin. There are many ways we can use our time, and all of them have value.   

You will always be at choice over whether or not to engage in these practices, however some combination of body-oriented, mindfulness-based, psycho-spiritual, creative arts, or energy-medicine approaches are usually recommended as part of an integrative treatment plan, and my expertise in these fields is often a motivating factor in my clients’ desire to work with me. 

Along with addressing immediate stressors and challenges, an integrative therapist seeks to understand the root causes of your symptoms. I examine the full range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual and environmental influences that affect my clients' health, and present opportunities to not just alleviate suffering experienced in the present, but to rework core, deeply held patterns and beliefs in order to effect lasting change.

Ideally, the tools that I use with my clients aren't only sought out when in crisis. Integrative therapists place high value on prevention, and encourage the development of healthy behaviors and skills for effective self-care that can be use throughout a lifetime. In fact, many people choose to work with me as part of their ongoing journey of self-discovery and see their sessions as a vital component of their commitment to health and wellness.  

As a licensed therapist, I'm trained to hold difficult material so you don't have to worry about burdening me with topics that might be overwhelming or inappropriate for others in your life to be with.

No subject is off-limits, or "too much," to be discussed in session. And unlike chatting with a friend or family member, our time together is designed to be focused solely on you, and everything you share is kept confidential (see limits on confidentiality ). 

I'm familiar with a wide range of talk therapies, and will draw upon different traditions as appropriate to guide our work together.

My therapy style draws heavily upon my extensive training in: 

• Gestalt Therapy

• Mindfulness-Based Therapy

• EMDR Therapy

• Somatic Experiencing

I have also received training in:

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

• Solution-Focused Therapy, Experiential Focusing

• Jungian Therapy

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

• Motivational Interviewing

• 12-Step Recovery

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• The Sanctuary Model

Healing timelines can be hard to predict

Physical wounds heal at different paces depending on their severity, your overall health, and how they’ve been treated.

Emotional wounds are no different.

As a general rule, the more committed you are to making changes in your life, the quicker you’ll begin to see results.

This means that it’s not necessarily the number of months that you are in therapy that matters, but how available you are to show up and do the work, both during and in between sessions, that counts.

You don't have to be diagnosed with a mental health problem to benefit from therapy, though a diagnostic assessment will be conducted when we begin.

You always get to decide what, how much, and when, you choose to disclose personal information about your life.

Please note that insurance companies will not reimburse for therapy without a diagnosis.

The standard in psychotherapy is to meet weekly, but there are many great reasons to deviate from this “rule.”

Some clients choose to work intensively, coming in multiple times a week or for longer sessions, while others prefer coming in once or twice a month.

While I don't require standard weekly sessions, I do ask that you are intentional in choosing a schedule.

Weekly sessions for the first month is a great place to start, and we can make any adjustments from there.  

Self-development is a lifelong process, and I don't believe that transformation happens in a predictable or linear fashion. For this reason, the frequency and duration of sessions can vary over the lifetime of our therapeutic relationship.

Regular visits can be scheduled in 30, 60, or 90 minute increments.

Longer sessions are also available for established clients for half or full-day intensives. 

Ketamine dosing sessions are 2.5-3.5 hours. (See Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy page). 

Fee Policy

Payment is expected at the time of service. I accept payment in the form of cash, check, electronic bank transfer, or credit card. Late payments are subject to a $25 late payment fee.

There are no refunds for integrative psychotherapy services.

Payment plans for Intensive retreats are available. Please inquire for details. 

I don't take insurance, but I can provide you with paperwork (called a superbill) for reimbursement from your insurance company if you have out-of-network benefits. 

Some considerations include:

• Privacy. Insurance companies require disclosure of highly personal information, the confidentiality and privacy of which cannot be guaranteed.

• Clinical independence. Managed care can be more involved in determining the details of therapy than some people like. If you want the flexibility to choose the modalities we use, the length of your sessions, and how often we meet, self-pay is the way to go.

• Wellness perspective. You might be seeking therapy for non-medical reasons, such as personal growth.

To Use Out-of-Network Benefits:

• Check your out-of-network benefits: These are typically in the Summary of Benefits that is included in a member information packet or on your insurance company website

• Call your insurance company to verify: The best way to be absolutely sure of your benefits is to call your insurance company member services line and ask:

• What is my out-of-network deductible for outpatient mental health?

• How much of my deductible has been met this year?

• What is my out-of-network coinsurance for outpatient mental health?

• Do I need a referral from an in-network provider to see someone out-of-network?

• How do I submit claim forms for reimbursement?

• Ask me for a superbill:  I’ll provide a document called a superbill that you send directly to your insurance company at the end of each month which will detail how many sessions you’ve had and the total fee paid.

Receive reimbursement: You’ll continue to pay the entire session fee at the time of service, but depending on your specific plan, your insurance company will mail you a check to reimburse a portion of the cost.

Fees for missed appointments are not eligible for reimbursement.

Please consider that insurance reimbursement is not guaranteed, so be prepared to cover the expense of therapy should your claims be declined. 

Cancellation Policy

A canceled appointment delays our work and disrupts your progress. Please make every effort to keep your scheduled appointments. 

Please note the following:

• No-shows or cancellations within 48-hours of scheduled start time will be charged the full-fee

• As a courtesy, I will attempt to reschedule late changes within the same week at no charge, but this is not always possible

• Multiple requests to reschedule might result in termination of the client-therapist relationship

• Sessions are billed for the time scheduled, and appointments are expected to begin and end on time

• After 10 minutes beyond scheduled start time I will assume you are a no-show unless I hear otherwise

• Beginning a session after the scheduled start time will not result in extending the session beyond the time allotted, and the full fee for the scheduled time will be charged

• On a case-by-case basis I will waive my cancellation fee in the event of serious illness or emergency

• Intensive retreats, mini-intensives, courses, and workshops are subject to their own cancellation policies. Please refer to your contract for details

Confidentiality

The law protects the relationship between a client and therapist, and information regarding our work together cannot be disclosed without written permission.

Exceptions include:

• If there is suspected child abuse or elder abuse I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.

• If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.

• If a client intends to harm themself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in insuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.