I read your bio—but what are you really like?

My style is warm yet direct—I will hold clients accountable and push clients to step outside of comfort zones, which is where change typically occurs. At times, I use humor and metaphor to put clients at ease and create a shared language. Depending on client needs, I can provide a structured, skills-based approach or a more open-ended, supportive space. We all spend enough time in front of screens these days—let’s make our time together as effective and meaningful as possible.

How do we get started?

Complete the brief form on my website and I will reach out to schedule a 15” consultation call—during this call, I will have you briefly share what you are looking for to assess if my services may be a good fit for your needs. If we both decide to move forward, we will schedule a 50 minute intake session where we will have time and space to get into your current concerns, your history, and your treatment goals in more detail.

Can I use my insurance coverage?

I do not directly accept insurance as payment; however, I will provide you with a superbill/invoice and you may be able to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. This will depend on the type of plan you have.

I do offer a sliding scale for a limited number of clients—please inquire via my contact form for a reduced rate.

Where and when do you offer services?

My practice is entirely online—this allows me to focus on serving clients who are living in settings where they may not have reliable access to quality mental health services in English. There are some geographical restrictions on which clients I can see. We will review this in our initial consultation to ensure I will be able to work with you, based on both of our locations.

How does therapy work? When can I expect to feel better?

People respond to therapy differently depending on their current stressors, their personalities, and the levels and types of symptoms they may be experiencing —many find some relief after the initial intake session and are able to release and express some of the stress they’ve been holding. We will discuss our mutual expectations and directions for therapy, including duration, within the first 1-2 sessions. Generally, weekly therapy is recommended to start and then clients may decide to meet less often or as needed.

I’m not a humanitarian, but I live abroad and am facing challenges related to living overseas/being an expat—can you help?

Absolutely. I have extensive experience working with adults both at home in the US and abroad. Many of the challenges humanitarians workers face—isolation, identity confusion, exposure to chronic stress—are also experienced by expats.