counseling style
My counseling style is a warm, person-centered, nonjudgmental, integrative approach. This is for healing, change, observation, action, and connection to self and others.
All of us experience struggles and suffering in our lives. The focus is acknowledging what is happening in your life while working towards change from a place of compassion. Focusing on your strengths, building upon those strengths, and helping you to move towards the values are important to you.
approach
There are many modalities for many people. Because well, we are all different. No two people are the same. Each person and situation has a uniqueness and needs to be treated respectfully.
I approach counseling by collaboration between the therapist (myself) and you (the client) in a safe space. You grant permission for me to be on this journey with you. Therapy is individualized to the person I am working with; not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Observing what you are dealing with from a multifaceted perspective; not only in parts. Meeting you where you are and working together towards insight and understanding. Finding the strategies that fit your lifestyle so you can find ease from the suffering you encounter while observing and building upon your strengths.
counseling orientation/influences
Humanistic psychology | Trauma-informed therapy | Compassion-focus therapy | Acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT) |
Person-centered psychology (Rogerian) | Attachment-based theory | Somatic therapy | Therapeutic writing |
Existential psychology | Grief therapy | Motivational interviewing | Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT-adapted) |
Eclectic therapy | Integrative therapy | Therapeutic photography | Interpersonal therapy |
Mindfulness-based therapy (MBCT) | Narrative therapy | Strength-based therapy | Supportive therapy |
areas of focus
Grief & loss | Life transitions/phases of life |
Disability | Sexuality & Disability |
Caregiver support | 2SLGBTQIA+/SOGIE/GSM inclusive |
Depression | Spirituality |
Anxiety | Intimacy related concerns |
Self-compassion | Women’s concerns/issues |
Chronic pain/illness | Self-growth |
Stress | Post-traumatic stress/trauma recovery (related to traumatic loss, accidents, medical trauma, & accidents) |
Sex positive, kink allied | Open relationships (consensual/ethical non-monogamy) |
Body positivity | Seniors & geriatric concerns |
insurance accepted
- Aetna (including Allied Benefit System, GEHA, Gravie, Marpai, Meritian, WebTPA)
- Ambetter
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Georgia (including HMO/PPO/POS/Pathway)
- Anthem | Elevance
- AvMed
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
- Bright HealthCare
- Bright Health Plan
- CareSource Marketplace/Exchange
- Cigna (including TPA, EAP, Medicare)
- ClaimDOC
- Evernorth
- FAIROS powered by OccuNet
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (including EPO)
- Medicaid
- Medical Mutual
- Medicare
- Optum (including Carveout, VA)
- OptumHealth Complex Medical
- Optum/United Healthcare-EAP
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UMR
- United All Savers
- United GEHA/Shared Services
- United Healthcare (including Golden Rule)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- United (including Oxford, Student Resources, Surest, UMR)
- Unity Preferred Network (including Workers Comp)
- Velocity National Provider Network (including Workers Comp)
payments accepted
- ACH Bank Transfer
- Afterpay
- American Express
- Apple Pay
- Cash App
- Discover
- Google Pay
- Health Savings Account
- Mastercard
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Visa
