Working Together
Every child deserves a personal approach to achieving their best self. I value a strong relationship with my clients and their caregivers and communication between the family and therapist. Building trust allows me to offer support in a non-judgmental, compassionate, play-based approach.
Some common challenges I work through include trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, school-related struggles, death and loss, divorce, peer/sibling conflict, and anger management.
What To Expect
Intake & Consultation
During our first meeting, I will talk with you, the parents/guardians/adult, to understand your perspective of what is happening and what has brought you to counseling. Forms, background information, and consent will be handled before or at this first meeting.
Therapy
Based on the intake process, I will devise a therapeutic plan to work on together. This includes an estimated number of sessions, the types of sessions (family, individual, parents only, etc.), and a treatment plan with goals.
Ongoing Support
As therapy continues, you may need phone consultations, parent coaching, collaboration with the school setting, or various other supports. We will discuss additional services as treatment progresses.
Parent Support
Do you need help understanding gifted education, special education evaluation, IEP meetings, 504 processes, or dyslexia in the classroom? I offer consultation for families in these areas and more.
During my 15 years as a public school counselor, I helped many families walk through these steps and understand how difficult they can be to navigate independently.
FAQs
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While the intense therapeutic relationship may taper off once everyone feels balanced, our connection and work together does not stop. People often ask for check-ins to ensure they and their families are still in a good place. Once we have worked together, you’re welcome back as often as you’d like.
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Our initial intake session will last between 60-75 minutes. Regular therapy sessions are 45 minutes.
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I currently accept Aetna and Cigna insurance.
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Good News! You can apply my fees to your out-of-network benefits. I will provide you with a bill of service so that you can turn it into your insurance for reimbursement.
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Intake Appointment = $100
Therapy Session - $100
If financial need is present, please communicate that to me. I can work on a temporary sliding scale for clients in financial need.
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I accept cash, and all major credit cards. I also accept HSA cards.
