Sharing your story with someone new takes courage. I want to make sure we're the right fit for each other, which is why I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation. If you are interested in beginning services with me, let’s connect.
INDIVIDUAL | COUPLES | FAMILY THERAPY
Every person is unique and therapy should not be a one size fits all. Whether you are seeking individual, couples, or family therapy, we will begin with an intake, where I get to know you, why you are seeking services, and how your concerns are affecting your life. From there, therapy becomes a uniquely curated journey for each client. We will set goals based on your concerns, symptoms, and the grow and change you want to see.
I offer both in-person sessions in St. Paul, MN and Telehealth appointments for added flexibility.
Some common concerns I work with are:
Anxiety & Depression
Trauma, Grief & Loss
Perinatal Mental Health & Parenting
Religious Trauma
Life Transitions
Family Conflict & Relationship Distress
Insurance
Insurance can create accessibility to services and affordability depending on the plan; however, using insurance does place certain limits on your confidentiality. If you choose to use your insurance benefits, your insurance company will know your diagnosis (CPT bill code) and they have access to audit your file. I encourage you to contact your insurance provider to confirm I am in-network with your mental health plan. I am contracted and credentialed with:
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Optum
Medica
UnitedHealthcare UHC/UBH
United Medical Resources (UMR)
Private Pay
Private pay is an option that some clients prefer as it is the best way to ensure your privacy and create a therapy experience that meets your needs. Using private pay means that your medical record with me remains completely confidential, unless you sign a release of information sharing it with a specific person or entity. Fees are due at the end of session and may be payable with cash, check, and debit/credit cards.
*Sliding Fee Scale available upon request
Prior to beginning private pay services, I will provide you with a Good Faith Estimate. Details about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, can be found here.
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What to expect:
The first appointment of individual therapy is a diagnostic assessment. We will spend our time talking about your personal history, family history, symptoms, what brings you to therapy and what your goals are for therapy.
During our second session, we will create a Genogram (fancy therapy word for family tree). A Genogram explores your family of origin and if applicable, your family of choice. By looking at patterns of communication, cultures, beliefs, and relationships dynamics we can gain insight into how you have become the person you are today and how you show up in your relationship. We can learn who you can lean into for support and what patterns or habits are no longer serving you.
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What to expect:
The first appointment in couples therapy is a diagnostic assessment. Due to the nature of couples work, this may take two sessions instead of one. We will spend our time talking about each of your personal histories, symptoms, what brings you to therapy and what your goals are for therapy.
Following the completion of the diagnostic assessment, we will spend the next one to two sessions exploring your families and creating a Genogram (fancy therapy word for family tree) for each of you. This allows us to learn more about each of your families. By exploring the patterns of communication, cultures, beliefs, and relationships dynamics we can gain insight into how you show up in your relationship.
Couples therapy takes time, commitment, and consistency. It takes time to repair a relationship and with any therapy, you will get out what you put into it.
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Families can be complicated. As much as we might (or might not) love our families, our relationships with them have influenced who we are and how we show up in relationships. I work with a variety of family dynamics*, whether it is the entire family coming in, a parent-child relationship, or adult sibling relationship, I am here to help.
* Please note that while I only work with adults (18+) for individual and couples therapy, there are exceptions with family therapy. Please schedule a free 15 minute virtual call to discuss details.
What to expect:During the first one to two sessions, we will complete a diagnostic assessment. This is when I learn more about each of your histories and how your relationships have evolved into what they are today. We also set goals to guide our work together and get you to the relationship you want.
Following the completion of the diagnostic assessment, we will spend the next session exploring your family and creating a Genogram (fancy therapy word for family tree). This allows us to learn more about your family by exploring the patterns of communication, cultures, beliefs, and relationships dynamics.