The goal isn't always to feel better. Sometimes it's to get better at feeling.
Feelings can offer valuable information, but they aren't always reliable guides. Therapy helps you slow down, understand what your emotions are telling you, and respond in ways that reflect your values rather than your immediate reactions.
A full life includes both joy and discomfort. Learning to make room for both is part of growth.
Life is hard
Choose actions based on who you want to be, not just what you feel.
Values lead the way
Meaningful change often happens one step at a time.
Small changes add up
Feelings often point to something important, but they don't always tell the whole story.
Feelings have a function
About Me
Most of the people I work with are doing okay by most measures. They're functioning, capable, self-aware enough to know something isn't quite right. And yet they keep finding themselves in the same patterns: the same kind of conflict, the same spiral of overthinking, the same gap between who they want to be and how they're actually showing up.
That's not a character flaw. It's just how patterns work. They're hard to see from inside them, and harder to change without some external perspective.
My approach is direct and collaborative. I'm not a passive listener. I'll ask questions that push you to think differently, reflect back what I'm noticing, and help you build concrete tools, not just insight. I draw on CBT, ACT, and research on shame and self-compassion, but in practice that just means we'll look at how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors connect, and figure out where there's room to do something different.
I want to be honest about what therapy can and can't do. It can help you feel better. But more importantly, it can help you get better at feeling, learning to understand your emotions without being run by them, make room for discomfort when it's necessary, and act in ways that reflect your values rather than your immediate reaction.
That kind of change is hard to do alone. Not because you're not capable, but because we all have blind spots. If you're ready to take a closer look at yours, I'd be glad to help.
Licensed in New York State
Virtual Sessions Only
Adults 18+
Fees
$165 per 50-minute session
Payment is due at the time of service. I accept major credit cards, HSA cards, and FSA cards.
Insurance
Aetna & United Accepted
I currently accept Aetna and United health insurance. If you have a different insurance plan, I would be considered an out-of-network provider.
Using Out-of-Network Benefits
Many insurance plans offer reimbursement for out-of-network mental health services. If you're eligible, I'll provide a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Good to Know
Superbills Available
Monthly superbills are provided for clients using out-of-network benefits.
Questions About Coverage?
I recommend contacting your insurance company to learn about your deductible, reimbursement rate, and out-of-network benefits before getting started.
Virtual Therapy Across New York State
Therapy is challenging enough. Getting to it shouldn't be. Sessions are held online and available to adults throughout New York State.
Fees & Insurance
Therapy should feel straightforward, not confusing.
Here's what you can expect when it comes to cost, insurance, and payment.
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4 WAYS TO CONNECT
Taking the first step can feel uncomfortable. That's normal.
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