JOURNEY BACK TO SELF:
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A lot of people are stuck because they don’t think they can make the changes they want. It can feel like a daunting task to find someone you can trust to support you in making those changes. But I think it’s actually a very meaningful part of the process. The first step in finding the right person to support you, is listening to your own cues and intuition. So, take some time to tune into yourself, and notice how you are feeling right now as you take it all in. Let me know if you have any questions I don’t answer below.
Who I typically work with:
I provide a variety of offerings to support healing, growth, and self-discovery. I specialize in early attachment wounds and trauma. People often see me for:
Healing from childhood trauma, including emotional neglect, and wanting to build self-worth and lead a more satisfying life.
Symptoms of PTSD, trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, chronic stress, depression, and low self worth.
Parents who are facing challenges in their parenting journey as a result of their own difficult childhood experiences.
Those wanting to get a better handle on stress.
Big life transitions where the internal narrative is “I feel unprepared and ill-equipped to deal.”
I offer a free 15 minute Discovery call to explore working together
$170/60 minute session
$255/90 minute session
The length of time that we work together is based on your needs and preferences. We will discuss the intentions and goals of our work together early on and build a flexible plan to do what feels right for you.
Sessions with me can include talk therapy, somatic experiencing, trauma release, attachment re-patterning, movement, inner child work, grounding exercises, reprocessing, and creating new neural pathways of safety and connection.
Somatic support often provided in 75 minute, 90 minute, and 120 minute sessions.
FAQs
Where are you located?
I provide in-person sessions in my office in downtown Asheville, NC, which has dedicated parking and is ADA accessible. I provide virtual sessions to anyone living in NC.
My office is located at 68 Grove Street, Asheville, NC 28801.
Do I need to know which services I want before scheduling?
Not at all. You can go ahead and schedule a 15 minute discovery call and we can discuss what you are looking for and get a better idea from there. If we still need more time to decide, we can always book a first session which is all about getting to know each other and mapping out where our work will take us.
Will my insurance cover therapy?
Many insurance plans will cover some portion or the entire cost of our therapy sessions.
Questions to ask your insurance company:
What is the reimbursement rate for an out-of-network provider?
Do I have a deductible? And if so, how much is it?
Do I need approval from my primary care provider?
How many sessions per year do I have coverage for?
What form(s) do I need to submit so that I can be reimbursed?
As an Out of Network Provider, you will be responsible for the session fee at the time of the appointment. I will provide you with a superbill (receipt of services) that has all the necessary information for your insurance provider. If you are interested I am happy to discuss this more with you and can walk you through the process. I have a limited number of reduced fee spots based on availability and need. Please reach out to discuss.
What is the process for getting started?
Schedule a 15 minute call or an initial appointment here. After scheduling the first appointment you will receive a link to intake forms, through my online portal system. These forms will cover my policies and informed consent. Once completed, your appointment will be confirmed and you will receive a confirmation email.
What determines the length of time we work together?
Most importantly it’s about what works for you, what your intentions are and what you want to accomplish in our time together.
Many individuals I work with tend to work with me long term, both because of the nature of attachment wounds and trauma, and also because they value our work together, seeing it as a deep expression of self care. But I am quite enthusiastic and excited about offering short term targeted support as well. We tend to stay more focused on the present and include a lot of experiential support - including nervous system education and practicing skills/movements in session together. This is often the work I do with individuals that want to manage stress better and are in a particularly stressful period of time whether that be parenting, big life transitions, periods of uncertainty etc.
We will explore this together in the first session building a flexible plan from there.
What is your cancellation policy?
I require at least 48 hours notice if you have to cancel your scheduled appointment. While I know life happens and I try to be flexible, I also value and respect both my time and yours, so if not cancelled within 48 hours, you will be responsible for the session fee.
I’ve heard EMDR treatment is really intense, how will I know if it’s too much for me?
EMDR therapy by nature can be intense. However, I prioritize building a connection in our work together before any deeper trauma work, which is imperative for a safe positive experience. There’s also a lot of prep work before starting the deeper work which helps build stabilization and capacity for more intense emotional experiences. The approach I take is rooted in my understanding of physiology and nervous system regulation, and I have many approaches for working with a difficult memory in ways that are more manageable and at the right pace for each individual.