Questions people usually ask before we start.
If yours isn't here, just ask — I'd rather answer it directly on a call.
You don't have to be in crisis to benefit. If something feels off, stuck, or heavier than it used to — that's enough of a reason. A free consultation is a low-pressure way to explore whether we're a good fit.
Both individual and couples sessions are 55 minutes. Some clients occasionally schedule longer sessions when we're doing deeper trauma work.
Most people start weekly, which builds momentum. Once things feel more stable, we often move to every other week. You always have a say in the pace.
No — my practice is 100% virtual. I offer secure video sessions to clients anywhere in Colorado, so you can meet from home, your car on a lunch break, or wherever you feel most yourself.
There is. His name is Summit. My rescue mutt therapy dog in training occasionally wanders into frame during video sessions — a soft snore off-camera, a paw on the keyboard, an unsolicited nose in the webcam. He has no clinical credentials yet and zero opinions on your childhood, but many clients tell me he's a highlight of their week. His preferred payment is a belly rub after the session. If you'd rather not share the screen with him, just say so and he'll go nap elsewhere. Probably.
I'm in-network with Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, and SelectHealth. If you're unsure whether your specific plan is covered, just ask — I'm happy to verify before we meet.
I offer private pay rates and can discuss whether your plan provides any out-of-network reimbursement. I also consider sliding scale in some situations — just ask.
Yes. Therapy is confidential with a few narrow legal exceptions (like risk of imminent harm or abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult). We'll go over these in our first session.
I integrate CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, somatic therapy, and mindfulness — all inside a trauma-informed and strength-based frame. Which combination we use depends on you.
No — as an LCSW I don't prescribe. If medication seems worth exploring, I'll help you connect with a trusted psychiatrist or your primary care doctor and coordinate care.
Yes. Many individual clients occasionally invite a partner or family member for specific sessions. We'd talk about it first to make sure it supports your work.
That's really common, and it's worth talking about. Fit and approach make a huge difference, and 'therapy' can mean very different things. I'd want to hear what worked and what didn't, and we can figure out what might be different this time.
Yes — this is one of my favorite populations. I work with current athletes, former athletes, and anyone who wants to use the body — walking, stretching, breath, mindful movement — as part of healing. Rebuilding identity after injury, retirement, or burnout is deep, specific work, and I've walked with a lot of people through it.
It depends on what you're working on. Some people come for a specific goal and finish in a few months. Others stay for a season of deeper work. We'll talk about it openly along the way.
We spend time getting to know each other — your story, what brought you in, what you're hoping for. I ask questions and you share as much as feels right. It's not a formal intake or a script.
The easiest way is to book a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk for a bit and figure out next steps together. No pressure to commit.
Let's see if we're a fit.
The first step is a free 15-minute call. No pressure, no clinical intake — just a conversation to see what you're working through and whether I'm the right person to walk with you.
