Frequently Asked Questions

You do not need to be in crisis to start therapy. Many people reach out because something feels off, heavy, stuck, or harder than it should be, even if they are still functioning on the outside. Therapy can be a place to better understand what is happening, learn new ways of coping, and make more intentional choices about how you want to live. If you are on the fence, that is okay. We can start there.

Yes. This is a core part of my work. I specialize in therapy for adults living with chronic illness, health anxiety, and the stress of navigating a body that may feel unpredictable, limiting, or misunderstood by other people and systems. That can include grief, fear, medical trauma, identity shifts, burnout, and the day-to-day mental load of trying to function while dealing with symptoms. My approach is grounded in both science and real life.

Yes. My practice is LGBTQ-affirming, and I work from an anti-oppressive lens. I want therapy to be a space where you do not have to educate your therapist about your identity or defend your lived experience in order to be understood. I know that mental health does not happen in a vacuum, and that context matters.

Racism is a socially perpetuated disease. I am actively engaged in dialogue and spaces to expand my worldview and acknowledge my biases and practices. Likewise I am dedicated to increasing and diversifying the psychology workforce to match the communities I work with. I very much admit I have blind spots and have a responsibility to do better. With that I am open to challenging white folx on how they uphold oppression and believe that it my role to discuss how race plays a role in perpetuating physical and mental health. I am actively engaged in learning about healing the impact of racial trauma. Most importantly to communities of color reading this — your voice, presence, and mental health matters.

I am an out-of-network provider, which means I do not bill insurance directly. Depending on your plan, you may be able to use out-of-network benefits for partial reimbursement. I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company. Many clients choose out-of-network therapy because it offers more privacy, flexibility, and freedom from the limits insurance companies can place on care.

Yes. I offer virtual therapy for clients in Washington, DC, and in other locations where I am authorized to practice. Telehealth can be an especially helpful option for people managing chronic illness, fatigue, pain, mobility limitations, packed schedules, or the general exhaustion of getting through the day. It allows therapy to be more accessible and sustainable for many people.

I can see people who live in Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and PSYPACT.

If you are going to be seeking reimbursement by your insurance company please reach out and ensure you will be reimbursed for Telehealth with a clinician in a different location than you.

There is no one answer to that. Some people come in with a more focused goal and work in therapy for a shorter period of time. Others want longer-term support, especially if they are dealing with chronic stress, longstanding patterns, or the emotional impact of chronic illness. We will talk together about what you want from therapy and what feels useful, and we can adjust as we go.

My style is warm, engaged, and active. I am not the kind of therapist who sits back and says very little. I bring feedback, curiosity, perspective, and practical tools into the room. Sometimes therapy with me is reflective. Sometimes it is strategic. Sometimes it is about helping you make sense of a pattern you have been stuck in for a long time. I want therapy to feel thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in your real life, not vague or performative.

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No. Therapy can absolutely involve serious things, but it does not require you to be broken, falling apart, or in constant distress. Sometimes therapy is about relief. Sometimes it is about clarity. Sometimes it is about learning how to relate to yourself with more honesty and less fear. There is also room for humor, lightness, frustration, uncertainty, and not having the perfect words.

You can get started by reaching out through my contact page. From there, we can talk briefly about what is bringing you in, whether my practice feels like the right fit, and next steps for scheduling. I know that reaching out can feel vulnerable, so I try to make the process as straightforward as possible.

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