Engage with Passion
Awaken
Are you aware of aspects of your life that you want to change? Perhaps you are also noticing the ways in which you cope with challenges that are not serving you. As we recognize the issues that are limiting our joy and fulfillment, we can explore a deeper and more meaningful understanding when we are also cultivating self-compassion.
Embody
As we learn how to move through the obstacles, we are developing the skill of observing our thoughts rather than being caught in our old beliefs. We become more fully alive as we bring our awareness into our bodies, learning to shift from past and future-focus to a deep sense of presence. Each moment is richer as we engage through our sensory and emotional experience.
Integrate
Our insights, compassionate understanding, and embodied presence increase our capacity for tremendous growth. Intentional practices support our shift into trusting our intuition and aligning our path with our inner wisdom.
Transform
Living into our values, caring for ourselves when we are in pain, and being patient in our process of evolving, we may discover the way we show up in this work is itself the change. Listening to our wise loving self, we become our own guides in crossing the threshold into authenticity.
Pathways of Transformation
Individual Therapy
Psychotherapy sessions provide opportunities for compassionate self-inquiry, deeper insight, and guidance in shifting from anxiety and self-criticism into living more fully as your authentic self.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy supports you in communicating about important areas of your relationship and supporting each other through challenging phases of life.
Individual Sex Therapy
Individual sex therapy supports clients in exploring sexual desire, sexual health including persistent pelvic pain, body image concerns, sexual trauma, and anxiety about sex. Connect with your authentic sexual expression and meaningful sexual intimacy.
Joint Sex Therapy
Sex therapy for couples and polycules is a space for enhancing relationship dynamics, deepening emotional intimacy, and learning with each other how to cultivate more meaningful and pleasurable sexual experiences.
Instant Access Intimacy Courses
Erotic Embodiment online courses provide you with education, guided practices, questions for self-reflection, and suggestions to engage in your authentic sexual expression.
When are my sessions not a good fit?
If you or your partner(s) are in an active addiction or abusive relationship, sex therapy and couples therapy are not appropriate at this stage of your work.
Couples with a high level of conflict benefit from therapeutic skills that are outside of my scope of practice.
If you are struggling with sexual compulsion, seek out a certified sex addiction therapist (C-SAT).
Logistical Questions about Therapy?
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I typically meet with clients every other week, though frequency depends on clients' goals as well as other considerations such as affordability and clients' other time commitments.
The duration of our work together varies for each person. Clients often find they can make significant changes over 6 to 9 months, and many choose to continue beyond this to address additional goals.
I recognize that cost can sometimes be a factor in the frequency and length of time we work together. We can choose to clearly set a specific goal for sessions to contain the work, and if therapy needs to be very brief we can also choose to limit the number of sessions at the beginning of our work.
If we are very limited in the number of sessions you can afford, such as only meeting two or three times, we may choose to focus more on education and recommendations for resources you can access for ongoing independent work, as well as referrals to other providers who may work with you to address related issues.
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Individual sessions are $200, joint sessions are $250.
Payment is made with a credit card, debit card, flex benefit card, or health savings card.
This document explains session cost and includes a Good Faith Estimate.
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I do not bill insurance for sessions, and clients pay directly with a card at the time of service.
If you have a PPO insurance plan, you will have reimbursement benefits for out-of-network providers. You can contact your insurance company to learn about your benefit and how to submit claims. This document provides the questions to ask your insurance company.
If you will be submitting claims, inform me and I will set up your Superbills to be available for you to download through the client portal.
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If you need to reschedule or cancel a session, you can do so through the client portal.
Please provide at least 48 hours notice to avoid being charged for the session.
If you cancel with less than 48 hours notice, please email to notify me, as you cannot cancel through the portal on short notice.
When possible, providing more than 48 hours notice is helpful when you know in advance you cannot attend, allowing me time to offer the appointment to others who may be waiting.
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I offer remote sessions to serve clients regardless of location. When we schedule our first session, I will send you a Zoom meeting id to my virtual waiting room.
If you prefer phone sessions rather than video sessions, share this with me prior to the session. I will call you at the time of our appointment.
Remote sessions should provide the same confidentiality, privacy, and security as sessions in an office. For this reason, videoconference sessions use a HIPAA-compliant service. When reviewing the intake paperwork before our first session, you will find guidelines and system requirements for us to have a secure, private, and confidential session.
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Please email to let me know approximately how late you’ll be. If I haven’t heard from you, I will wait online for 10 minutes before closing the telehealth session and charging for the appointment.
If you are ready to discuss working together, the next step is to schedule a Discovery Call. We will talk about your goals for sessions, and I will answer any questions you may have about working together. We can then schedule your initial session, and I will send you a link to your intake paperwork through the secure client portal to complete at least two days prior to our session.
Credentials
Licensed Psychologist NC4778 HSP-P
Counseling Psychology PhD
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
ASPPB Credentialed PSYPACT
ABS Certified Clinical Sexologist
NBCC Board Certified Coach
