Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What if therapy hasn’t worked for me before?
Many of the people I work with have already been in therapy and understand their patterns—but still feel stuck.
This doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. It often means the work hasn’t reached the level where those patterns are actually held.
My approach is designed specifically for that.
How is this different from traditional therapy?
This work is more focused, slower, and structured differently than traditional weekly therapy.
Sessions typically begin weekly to help build a foundation and establish the pacing of DBR work. As treatment progresses, sessions are often moved to biweekly to allow space for the body to process and integrate healing between appointments.
Most sessions are 50 minutes, with extended 75-minute sessions available when clinically appropriate.
The focus is less on talking through every detail and more on how your body responds underneath the surface.
Do You Take Insurance?
I am currently in-network with Highmark Blue Shield (through December 2027) and Capital Blue Cross (through December 2026).
Beginning January 2028, my practice will transition to a cash-pay model, and I will no longer be in-network with any insurance plans.
If you are using insurance now, we can discuss how to plan for this transition in a way that feels manageable and transparent.
Fees & Session Structure
As my practice has evolved, so has the structure of how I work.
Beginning January 2028, I will be a private-pay (out-of-network) provider and will no longer be in-network with insurance plans.
My work is now centered around Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), a specialized, brain-based trauma therapy that requires a different pace and structure than traditional weekly talk therapy.
How often will we meet?
Sessions typically begin weekly to help build a foundation and establish the pacing of DBR work. As treatment progresses, sessions are often moved to biweekly to allow space for the body to process and integrate healing between appointments.
Most sessions are 50 minutes at a rate of $170 per session, with extended 75-minute sessions available when clinically appropriate.
This structure allows time for focused, deeper work during sessions while also giving your body space between sessions to process and integrate the work—so change feels more lasting rather than temporary.
Many clients find this approach reduces the need for long-term, ongoing weekly therapy.
What this looks like
50-minute sessions: $170
75-minute sessions (when clinically appropriate): $225
Why this structure?
Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) is not a talk-based therapy focused on ongoing updates or cognitive processing.
It is a focused, nervous system-based approach that:
Moves at a slower, more precise pace
Works at the level where trauma is actually held
Requires time for your system to settle into the work
Longer sessions allow us to move beyond surface-level conversation and into deeper processing.
Spacing sessions biweekly supports integration—giving your system time to process between sessions rather than staying in a constant cycle of activation.
This approach is not designed for ongoing weekly sessions focused on updates.
A Different Approach to Time in Therapy
Because DBR works at the root of how trauma is stored, many clients find they are not in therapy as long as they have been in other approaches.
Rather than ongoing, open-ended weekly sessions, this model is designed to:
Reduce the need for long-term, indefinite therapy
Focus on meaningful shifts at a foundational level
Support progress that continues outside of sessions
Is This the Right Fit?
This structure tends to work best for clients who:
Are ready to move beyond insight and into deeper change
Can commit to a focused, intentional process
Are open to a slower, body-based approach
If you’re unsure, we can always talk through whether this model makes sense for you.
Out-of-Network Benefits
Some insurance plans offer out-of-network reimbursement for services with a Licensed Professional Counselor.
If you choose to continue care after January 2028 or currently with any other insurer, I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. I recommend contacting your provider directly to understand your specific benefits.
What If You Don’t Have Insurance?
I accept:
Credit and debit cards
HSA/FSA cards
Sessions are private pay, and payment is due at the time of service.
What Should I Expect at My First Session?
The first session is less about telling your entire story—and more about setting the foundation for how we’ll work together.
We will:
Review the most relevant parts of your history at a pace that feels manageable
Identify what’s bringing you in now
Review informed consent, confidentiality, and how sessions are structured
Begin orienting to how DBR sessions work
Because my approach is different from traditional talk therapy, the focus early on is less about going into every detail and more about understanding how your body responds underneath the surface.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start.
Is My Information Kept Confidential?
Yes. Your privacy is taken seriously and your information is kept confidential, with standard legal exceptions (such as risk of harm or mandated reporting).
Who is this work for?
I work with adults (18+) who:
• Have experienced childhood trauma or attachment disruptions
• Feel stuck despite insight or previous therapy
• Experience anxiety, overwhelm, shutdown, or disconnection
• Are open to a deeper, body-based approach
A Note About Fit
This work is different from traditional therapy. It is slower, more focused, and centered on nervous system-level change.
If you’re looking for a space primarily for venting or weekly life updates, this may not be the right fit—and that’s okay.
If you’re ready to work at a deeper level, I offer a structured approach designed to support meaningful, lasting change.
Next Step
If this approach feels like a fit, you can reach out by text or email and we’ll find a time to connect.
