Therapy Services & Specialities

What I Help With

Trauma
  • Whether you've experienced a single traumatic event or have survived complex trauma, the goal of trauma work is to put you in control of your life's story. We'll work at a pace that prioritizes your safety as we embark on this deep work to process your past, honor your resilience, release emotions and sensations, and forge a new path forward.
  • Trauma has a tendency of compounding and manifesting other emotional challenges when your pain goes without being acknowledged or supported. Whether your trauma shows up as changes in mood such as depression or anxiety, substance use, self-harm, or chronic suicidal thoughts, I'm here to provide you with a place to address these challenges without fear of judgment and inappropriate hospitalization. Together, we'll develop a non-carceral safety plan that centers your voice, build your access to resources for reducing harm, and add new coping tools to your regulation toolbox.
Self-Esteem
  • You deserve to recognize your own self-worth. We'll reveal and harness the strengths you intrinsically have and celebrate you through exercises of self-compassion, respect, and gratitude. This work is intended to be gentle and yielding while also nudging you to confront stuck narratives, relationships, and traumas that hold you back from the confidence you desire.
Identity & Purpose
  • Answering the questions “who am I” or “what's the point” is intimidating, especially if you've been taught that who you are is wrong, too much, or not enough. We'll take small steps to delve into the many parts of you, uncover masked facets of your identity, and venture forth into new experiences to develop a life that aligns with the whole you.
Neurodiversity
  • Cognitive, behavioral, or exposure-based therapies aren't always developed with your type of neurodiversity in mind. By using neuroaffirming therapy approaches designed to work with your brain, we can navigate burnout, sensory sensitivities, regulation and accommodation needs, cross-neurotype communication, ableism, and self-acceptance.
LGBTQIA2S+
  • If you've ever felt the frustration of having to explain your relationship or pronouns to your therapist, I see you. No matter where you are in your journey, our space is one where your true self can be explored, expressed, and embraced. As we navigate the fears and systemic blockades to you living authentically, we will empower you to grow your community and foster stronger connections between your mind, spirit, and body. I also provide single-session gender-affirming care assessments and letter writing for gender-affirming care.
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How I Help

You exist as a product of the many systems in which you are an important part. I employ a systemic approach to therapy to acknowledge how your family, community, government, culture, etc. impacts how you think, feel, and show up in the world. I also operate on a person-centered modality because therapy works best when it's tailored to your specific strengths and needs. As an affirming, anti-oppressive therapist, my therapy space incorporates anti-racist, harm-reduction, feminist, LGBTQIA2S+-affirming, and neuro-affirming frameworks.

As a provider with lived experience as a queer, neurodivergent, and Disabled person, it is a profound honor to help others in my community recover from harm. My approach is deeply relational as a provider who firmly believes in the healing power of community connection. Each person responds to therapy differently and needs a unique, non-prescriptive approach to support them in healing. In therapy together, we collaborate directly to ensure that our time together suits your needs, targets the spots that you feel are most pressing, and leaves you feeling forward momentum. I pull from a number of therapy modalities and time-honored, culturally-rooted practices including but not limited to existential, somatic, mindfulness, parts work, and EMDR therapies to process difficult feelings and honor your inherent resilience. Therapy can and should be built with you in mind, and that starts with collaborating on a direction that highlights your goals and considers your needs. When we discuss your goals, you and I will work together on a treatment plan that considers your needs as well as your comfort level. For holistic trauma treatment, I blend elements of various therapies to recruit and strengthen your mind, body, and spiritual connections. Some types of therapy we might use include:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Somatic (Body-centered) Therapy

Internal Family Systems (Parts Work)

Existential Therapy

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

What to Expect

Sessions with me start off with a brief check-in (“how's work been?", "how was that concert?”, “did you paint your room like you planned?”, etc.). After, we'll set the intention for our session or if we're already planning to work on something, we'll revisit it and then jump in.

Whether you choose to attend your session virtually from the comfort of your own home, or in person with me in my cozy Wethersfield, CT office, your session is your space to make your own! I always encourage you do what you need to centered-- pop in with your favorite beverage, draw or write, play some music, or get yourself a little treat. In my office, I always have games, drinks, snacks, fidgets, and a plush BLÅHAJ to make you feel grounded while we work together.

Services I Offer

Intake Session

$200 | 60 minutes

Standard intake appointment, held virtually or in-office.

Individual Session

$150 | 60 minutes

Standard therapy appointment, held virtually or in-office. Extended sessions of 75, 90, or 120 minutes may be available by request for an additional fee.

Ecotherapy Session

$250 | 90 minutes

Extended therapy appointment, held outdoors in a mutually agreed-upon location in the Greater Hartford area. Typically not 100% insurance reimbursable.

FAQs

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What are your standard rates for therapy services?
  • Intake session (60 minutes): $200
  • 60 minute individual session: $150
  • 90 minute ecotherapy session: $250
  • Extended sessions of 75, 90, or 120 minutes may be available for an additional fee. Please note that this is usually not reimbursable by insurance.
  • Sliding scale and payment options are usually available.
Do you offer chemistry calls?
  • Yes! I offer free 15-minute chemistry or consultation calls to talk about your goals, what you're looking for in a therapist, and see if we'd be a good match. If you're under the age of 18, please ask your legal guardian's permission before booking (please note: all clients under 18 will need to have parental consent to initiate therapy). Click here to book your consultation!
Do you accept insurance?
  • I am currently in network with the following insurance plans:
    • HUSKY Behavioral Health (CT Medicaid)
    • Magellan Yale Health Plan
    • Aetna (CT only)
    At this time, I do not accept insurance for Massachusetts-based clients. If you don't see your insurance listed, I also accept self-pay and I provide super-bills through Sessions Health to make insurance reimbursement easier for folx with out-of-network plan coverage. By submitting your super-bill for insurance reimbursement, you might pay as little as 40% of the total price per session-- check with your insurance provider to verify coverage for out of network reimbursement! I also offer a select number of sliding scale sessions for folx who have more limited income to cover necessities. Please contact me for more information or to check availability!
How do I pay for services?
  • I accept Venmo, PayPal, all major credit or debit cards via Stripe, and HSA and FSA!
What is your cancellation policy?
  • I request cancellations are made at least 24 hours in advance. I forgive first-time late-cancellations or missed sessions, and each subsequent cancellation is subject to the total session fee. When availability permits, I waive the cancellation fee if the session is rescheduled within the same calendar week. For HUSKY and Magellan clients, charging a missed session fee is prohibited. In order to ensure I'm available to provide support services to folx across CT and MA, I request that each client does not miss more than 2 sessions within every 180 calendar days.
Are your sessions in-person or virtual?
  • I currently offer both in-person sessions at my office in Wethersfield, CT and virtual sessions to all residents located within the states of Connecticut or Massachusetts. I utilize HIPAA-compliant virtual health platforms for all client sessions and documentation, such as the electronic health record system, Sessions Health, in tandem with Google Meets.
  • I provide individual ecotherapy sessions in-person in a mutually agreed-upon location. These are made available by request April through October when weather and season permits for folx at state and municipal parks located in the Central Connecticut region (Hartford, New Haven, Middlesex, and Tolland counties).
What are your office hours?
  • My hours vary and I'm available by appointment only. Although, I typically am available during my office hours Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00am to 8:00pm EST. I am usually out of the office and do not answer calls or emails on Thursdays, weekends, and major holidays.