FAQS
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DO YOU ACCEPT INSURANCE?
I am in network with Aetna Insurance. Please see the insurance page for additional information here
For all other insurances, I am considered an out of network provider. This means that I collect payment via credit card or HSA/FSA after each session and then you submit to your insurance for out of network reimbursement.
HOW LONG DOES THERAPY LAST?
Duration of therapy is specific to the client and their unique needs. It is up to my clients how frequently they meet for therapy however I generally recommend early on no longer than three weeks between sessions.
Couples therapy has a different structure than individual. There is an initial assessment that lasts approximately 3 sessions and more frequent sessions in the beginning that phase out as gains are made.
Each individual or couple's session is approximately 50-60 minutes.
WHAT TYPES OF TECHNIQUES DO YOU USE?
For couples, the Gottman Method is my primary resource for interventions and assessment tools. I have advanced trainings in the Gottman Method and am Level 3 trained. The Gottman Institute has been the leader in couple's work for several decades and is well recognized for their research driven interventions. I also have trainings in specialized areas of focus including codependency, affairs, and common sex problems in relationships.
My most frequently used techniques are CBT focused including becoming more aware of one's thought patterns and their impact on mood and behavior, exposure work to improve functioning and decrease anxiety. DBT and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy are both considered CBT. These methods help with regulating emotions in an optimal way, tolerate distress, and learn the concept of acceptance of our experiences rather than pushing them away.
Trauma informed practices include trauma narratives, interventions for common responses to trauma (such as freezing) including grounding techniques, and integrating the importance of recognizing and responding to dysregulation. These are all evidence based strategies common to treatment of trauma related concerns such as PTSD.
Mindfulness and self-compassion skills are very helpful with preoccupation with worries, fears, regrets, etc. Self-compassion teaches you how to respond in a more thoughtful way that incorporates self-kindness and common humanity.
