Frequently Asked Questions

Sessions range from $200–$250 per session, depending on the type and length of therapy. Sliding scale options may be available based on income and current circumstances. If cost is a concern, we can discuss options during our initial conversation to see what may be possible.

The first session is not a traditional intake and is not focused on diagnosing. It’s a conversation — a chance for us to move more intentionally and begin understanding what’s bringing you in. We’ll talk about your concerns, your history, and what you’re hoping for, while also seeing if we’re a good fit to work together. Therapy works best when there’s trust and connection, and the first session is about beginning to build that.

I ask for 48 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment without charge.

• If you cancel within 24–48 hours, you may reschedule within the same calendar week without penalty.
• Cancellations made within 24 hours of the appointment time require full payment for the session.

This policy helps protect the time set aside for you and ensures fairness for all clients.

Most standard therapy sessions are 45 minutes.
Depending on the work we’re doing, sessions may range from 50 to 60 minutes once we’ve agreed on a treatment plan.
For EMDR or DBR (Deep Brain Re-Processing), sessions can be extended for 25 to 50 additional minutes.

For therapy to work, sessions should be once a week.

I work with adults and couples around a wide range of concerns, including:

• Relationship and communication struggles
• Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
• Depression and feelings of stuckness
• Trauma and unresolved past experiences
• Family-of-origin issues
• Life transitions and identity questions

Often, clients come in with one concern and discover that understanding deeper patterns brings relief across many areas of life.

Yes, I offer both. Virtual sessions are available throughout Virginia, and in-person sessions are offered in Charlottesville, Virginia. We can talk about which option feels like the best fit for you.

To begin, simply call or fill out the appointment request form on this website. I’ll reach out to discuss next steps and answer any questions you may have before scheduling.

Therapy doesn’t follow a fixed timeline. Some people come in for focused work around a specific issue, while others choose to stay longer to explore deeper patterns and growth. We’ll check in along the way and adjust based on what feels helpful and meaningful for you.

If the main struggle is within your relationship, couples therapy is often the best place to start. Most relationship issues involve both partners in some way — it’s rarely one person’s responsibility alone. Through couples work, we look at the patterns between you. At times, individual therapy may grow out of that work for one or both partners if it feels supportive.