I offer both in-person and telehealth psychotherapy for individuals throughout Colorado, from my cozy office in Arvada, CO. Sessions can be in-person, virtual, or a hybrid of both, depending on your preference and schedule. In-person services are available for local residents in Colorado. Telehealth services are available for residents in Colorado and Virginia.
Individual Therapy in Colorado
How Does Individual Therapy Work?
When we meet, you are encouraged to show up exactly where you’re at and with whatever support you need - whether that’s shoes off, under a blanket, in your favorite lounge clothes, or with your go-to drink/snack! You don’t have to be ‘put together’ or ‘have it all figured out’ to benefit from therapy; therapy works the best when you feel comfortable, grounded, and supported.
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It takes courage and strength to be here, so welcome! You can connect with us through email, call, or text to schedule a complementary phone consultation. In this call, we’ll learn more about each other and your goals for therapy. You will also be able to ask questions about rates, insurance, and any other logistics you’d like clarification on. If we decide that we are a good fit and you would like to proceed with working together, the next steps will be completing intake paperwork sent to you via email through a secure client portal called Simple Practice.
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Sessions can be held virtually or in-person at my office in Arvada, CO. Most therapy sessions are around 50 minutes. I recommend meeting weekly for the first month or two, in order to build a solid foundation for our work together. After this period, we can explore moving sessions to biweekly to accommodate your schedule if needed. One thing to note is that progress is typically seen quicker if we continue to meet weekly, compared to biweekly.
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We generally refrain from assigning formal diagnoses unless it serves a clear purpose in our work together. Our approach centers on understanding your lived experience and making sense of the symptoms that are showing up for you.
That said, if you choose to use insurance reimbursement through superbills, we are required to assign a mental health diagnosis. This diagnosis will be included on the documentation we provide.
Session Rates
In-Network:
We are currently in-network with Kaiser for those living in Colorado.
Session fees are determined by your specific insurance plan & may also depend on whether or not you have met your deductible and the cost of your copay.
Out-Of-Network:
$150-$175 per individual session. We are out-of-network for all other insurance companies in Colorado and Virginia.
A limited number of sliding scale slots are available for clients facing financial barriers.
Many clients are reimbursed for sessions through their Out of Network benefits. Learn more here.
Modalities I Use In Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is a trauma therapy that was created by Francine Shapiro in 1987 to address symptoms of PTSD. Since then, it’s been proven to effectively treat a variety of diagnoses. EMDR is different from traditional talk therapy, using the wisdom of the body and brain to heal from the ‘stuck’ feelings or beliefs you may be have about yourself and/or the world. EMDR treats a variety of concerns, including: Grief & loss, body image issues, miscarriage & infertility, shame, anxiety & panic attacks, childhood trauma and attachment issues, and relationships.
EMDR heals the past, so you can truly experience the present, and have hope for the future.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based therapy, helping people heal by accessing and healing their protective and wounded inner parts of self. IFS creates inner and outer connectedness by helping people first access their Self and, from that core, come to understand and heal their parts.
“Health comes from integration. It’s that simple, and that important. A system that is integrated is in a flow of harmony. Each part is honored for its unique qualities while also working in harmony with all the others.”
- Richard C. Schwartz
Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT)
Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT) is a research-informed model of therapy blending the therapeutic power of play with nervous system regulation, interpersonal neurobiology, physics, attachment, mindfulness, and therapist authenticity. Simply, it’s the relationship between therapist and client that promotes healing and offers strategies with how to cope with difficult feelings. Through this model, we will explore your emotional responses and find new, healthy ways to express feelings. While SPT is often used with kids, it can also be used with teens and adults.