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I am level 2 trained in a therapy model called Internal Family Systems (IFS). Without getting too jargon-y, our work will involve getting to know different parts of you and how they interact in order to bring more harmony & alignment to your inner world.

For a quick & light example: maybe one part of you is determined to get up early & seize the day! But you hit the snooze button until you’re basically running late. Cue inner conflict. The rest of the day, you’re annoyed at yourself, and your inner critic is getting vocal for not having your shit together… you can’t do anything right… etc etc. Maybe you feel some shame and frustration that you’re a screw up.

These internal dialogues & conflicting motivations are happening inside of us all the time. IFS, and our work together, will begin to give voice to some of these different players. You’ll be surprised at the relief that may occur when we don’t shove ourselves into having just one thought or emotion, but instead make space for the many varied reactions that naturally come up as we navigate life.

Start by reaching out to me, either by email or here. We’ll find a time to meet for an initial consult call. During this conversation, you’ll have the opportunity to share more about what you’re looking for at this time, and ask me questions. I’ll share more about how I work, and we’ll mutually decide if this feels like a good fit. (Here are some ideas about questions you can ask me during our consult call!)

If we decide to move forward, we’ll find a time for an initial session and I’ll send you my practice documents to review and sign before our first meeting.

Therapy with me can look like talking, especially as we are getting to know each other and beginning to get a sense of the different patterns, emotions, and stressors that are major players in your life. Sessions often include invitations to turn towards body sensations, emotions, past experiences, and may also include mindful meditations and visualizations. Sometimes folks have specific goals they are working towards, sometimes folks are looking for an ongoing processing space. Both are welcome. Above all else, I value working collaboratively with clients and co-creating a space that is serving your unique needs and pace.

I am meeting with folks virtually at this time. I am licensed in both Missouri (#2023046356) and California (#124832), I am able to work with any resident of Missouri or California. In order to meet virtually, you need a computer or tablet and strong wifi, as well as a place where you can speak with privacy.

Typically, within the first few sessions we settle on a standing date & time.

I meet with folks on a regular basis, and ask that you commit to weekly or biweekly sessions. This is to ensure that we are continuing to stay in connection. If we meet less frequently, I find that we end up playing catch up with all that is happening in your life and have less time for the consistency, relationship & trust building that facilitates deeper healing work. 

Therapy is an investment in yourself. I value keeping therapy as affordable as possible, while also sustaining myself and not working with more folks than I am able to show up for fully.

My rates for therapy slide from $100-$200 per 55-minute session for individual therapy, and $150-$250 per 55-minute session for relationship therapy. My availability for sliding scale spots are frequently shifting so please reach out directly for current openings. Please consider the Green Bottle model for sliding scale as you consider where you may fall in this range, and know that as you pay on the higher end of this scale, you are supporting my ability to offer lower rates to others.

I also hold “solidarity” rates that are below this scale for those who hold multiple intersecting marginalized identities for whom sliding scale rates are still prohibitive. If you are in a place of financial privilege, I also have a “pay it forward” rate that is anything more than what is listed above.

All session payments are made through a platform called IvyPay.

I am private pay only. I do not take insurance at this time. I do accept FSA and HSA. I can provide a superbill, which insurance may reimburse for. Note that if you request a superbill, this will require a diagnosis.

Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.

You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service, or at any time during treatment.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, or how to dispute a bill, see your Estimate, or visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises.