Evidence-based Clinical Services
Couple Therapy
Relationships are one of the most powerful forces in our lives, for better and for worse. When things are going well, a strong partnership can buffer stress, enhance well-being, and help you become the best version of yourself. When things are not going well, the pain can feel relentless and isolating.
You might benefit from couple therapy if you are:
Feeling distant or disconnected from your partner
Caught in the same arguments without resolution
Navigating a major life transition together (such as a new baby, relocation, retirement, or a medical diagnosis)
Dealing with the effects of one partner's mental or physical health on the relationship
Trying to rebuild trust after a betrayal or period of disconnection
Managing the stress of external demands that are straining the relationship (e.g., work, family, and/or finances)
My Approach
Cognitive-behavioral couple therapy (CBCT) is one of the most well-researched approaches to treating relationship distress. It helps couples identify and change the patterns — behavioral, cognitive, and emotional — that are driving disconnection and conflict.
I begin our work with an intake process. I will spend several sessions gathering a lot of information about your relationship and goals. You are the expert on your relationship, and I will rely on this information to create a roadmap for our sessions together. This will involve an initial appointment, followed by individual meetings with each partner, and then a collaborative session where we review my understanding of the relationship and discuss treatment goals together. From there, we build a plan tailored to your specific needs and what you want your relationship to look like.
My approach to CBCT is active — meaning that I will help you take steps toward your relationships goals both in and outside of sessions. During our appointments, I will work with you to understand what changes may be needed to address your specific relationship needs. Between sessions, I will ask that you continue to practice these changes so that you can experience them where they matter most — in your everyday life.
Individual Therapy
Sometimes, people pursue therapy for a specific problem — when anxiety that has taken over, a depression that will not lift, a trauma that keeps re-surfacing. Maybe you are facing a stressor that you aren’t sure how to handle on your own. In other cases, perhaps you are feeling that your life has shrunk, that you are going through the motions, or that you keep getting in your own way without knowing how to stop. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, there is a general sense that life could be better.
I primarily work with adults experiencing:
Depression and low mood
Anxiety disorders (such as generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, and panic)
Trauma, PTSD, and various forms stress (including, but not limited to, identity-related discrimination)
Emotion regulation difficulties
Life transitions and adjustment
Relationship difficulties affecting individual well-being
My Approach
My approach to individual therapy draws on cognitive-behavioral approaches — including CBT and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — to help you understand what is keeping you stuck and to help you start building a path forward. I am interested in the function of your behavior. This means examining not only what you are doing, but also understanding its purpose and what it is costing you. Together, we examine how your current patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving are working (or not working) for you, and we then build strategies grounded in evidence and adapted to your life, your identity, and your values.
I begin our work by gathering a lot of information about you, your history, and treatment goals across our first 1-2 sessions. This will form the basis of our treatment plan — the roadmap for therapy — covering the areas, strategies, and skills that will guide our work and bring you closer to the changes you want to see in your life.
Change can be difficult — and can take time. My work with individual clients is active and collaborative. We will work together to help you make changes both in- and outside of sessions, refining strategies as we go. Progress is something that rarely stays in the therapy room. The goal is for this progress to become anchored in your daily life. I look to support you toward this very goal in a way that is genuine, compassionate, and nonjudgmental.
My Therapy Values
Across my experiences as a clinical psychologist, I firmly believe that:
Growth is possible — and the right environment makes all the difference. Who surrounds you in life, and in the therapy room, matters.
You are the expert on your own life. My job is to be a guide, not an authority. We work collaboratively to identify and clarify your goals, your values, your pace.
Context is everything. Behavior, thoughts, and emotions do not exist in a vacuum. Understanding your environment, relationships, and history is essential to understanding you.
Evidence should drive practice. I use approaches with strong research support — and I adapt them thoughtfully to fit your unique needs and identity.
Therapist-client fit matters. It is important to me that you work with a provider who has the expertise to meet your goals. If we determine at any point that my practice is not the best fit, I can help connect you with clinicians who may better suit your needs.
All are welcome. I work with couples and individuals regardless of their relationship structure, sexual orientation, gender identity, or background.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at these FAQs to clarify some things about my practice.
If you’re ready to see whether we’d be a good fit, feel free to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation.
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I only offer virtual services at this time. All sessions will be conducted through a secure online platform and are available for clients seeking couple and/or individual therapy in the state of Pennsylvania.
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Reach out through the contact form to book a free 15-minute consultation. This call will give you and me an opportunity to introduce ourselves, to discuss what you’re looking for, and to address any questions you might have about me or my services.
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Sessions are generally scheduled on weekdays (M-F), with evening availability as needed. Weekend sessions may be available in select circumstances.
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Typically, I meet with clients once per week for 50 minutes.
In general, however, the overall length of treatment depends on your goals. Sometimes, clients come into therapy looking for a shorter, more focused period of work. Others are looking to target more complex problems that might take longer to address. As part of our intake process, we will discuss your preferences for length in light of these very goals - and my recommendations. Ultimately, our plan will be tailored to your needs.
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Couple Therapy:
Phone Consultation (15 min): Free
Intake (90 min): $375
Subsequent Sessions (50 min): $250
Individual Therapy:
Phone Consultation (15 min): Free
Intake (90 min): $315
Subsequent Sessions (50 min): $210
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I am an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly. However, for clients who would like to pursue out-of-network reimbursement, I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company.
Out-of-network services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance plan. You can check your coverage by asking the following questions:
Do I have out-of-network benefits? Do they cover mental health (or counseling) services?
What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
What is my out-of-network deductible? Has it been met?
How many mental health sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?