Individual Sessions

People choose to start attending therapy for various reasons however, they all seem to have a common goal: to feel better. That can look like so many different things to different people. You may be looking to decrease feelings of anxiety and depression, process life-changing events, grieve the loss of a loved one, create better relationships or build new self-awarenesses, plus so much more. Individual therapy is multi-faceted and it’s focus is always client-centered.                                                                                                                                    
Each session is approximately 50-55 minutes, conducted in the privacy of the office, via telehealth or located outside or around the horse barn. The first session is the initial intake for information-gathering and evaluation. From this, we create a comprehensive treatment plan to guide us in the subsequent counseling sessions. I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions. 

One or more of the following psychotherapy and holistic techniques may be employed:

• CBT
  
• EMDR
  
• Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
  
• Attachment
  
• Polyvagal
  
• Solution Focused
  
• ​Somatic practices
  

Specialties

Grief & Loss
​(including pet bereavement)

Accepting and managing the emotions that occur after a loss can be an incredibly painful process. Some people can move through this process on their own however, it is completely normal if assistance is needed. It can be really hard to cope and while getting professional help in the form of grief counseling can be a scary step, I’m here to be a soft place for you to land. We can explore ways for you to begin healing, work through your pain and adjust to this unfamiliar chapter of your life. Whether you experienced loss many years ago, recently or are experiencing anticipatory grief, it would be an honor to hold space for you during this difficult time in a way that best serves you.
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As an animal lover who has experienced the loss of many animals over my lifetime, I know how devastating and heartbreaking it is. Our animals offer us unconditional love and companionship that is often unmatched. When we lose a pet for any reason, it can feel earth shattering. They’re not waiting at the door for us when we get home, there’s no mice left on the front step or sweet nicker when we walk into the barn. So much of what is familiar to us is missing and it can feel like the pain of that loss is minimized. Pet bereavement is marginalized and not taken as seriously as the loss of a human. I am here to say: I hear you and I see you. I’ve been knocked down by losing my best buddy, which is why I am passionate about offering this space for you to openly grieve your best friend. ​

Trauma

The impact trauma has on someone can be monumental. You may notice that you become triggered by a song, smell or seemingly unrelated situation. When we experience trauma, our lives change. It can feel so scary, lonely and we feel stuck, unsure of how to move forward. There is hope and together, we can slowly and gently begin unraveling your experiences and in it’s place, rebuild with something beautiful.
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One of the techniques I utilize to assist clients in moving through their trauma is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is an evidenced-based and comprehensive approach to psychotherapy. Its focus is to assist people with accessing and processing trauma and life-altering events that continue to impact their daily functioning. Trauma memories are stored in our brains differently than a non-traumatic memory, which leads them to be activated in ways that non-traumatic memories aren’t, often leaving people feeling intensely emotional or shut down. Somatic and Attachment Focused (S.A.F.E.) EMDR therapeutic approach is a trauma-informed model that considers how trauma affects a person’s ability to regulate the nervous system and to connect with others. This particular EMDR approach utilizes somatic therapies, mindfulness practices, attachment theory and neurobiological regulation models. It offers a safe and connected environment, which is critical for effective EMDR therapy.

Fees & Insurance

I am in-network with most plans for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United HealthCare, 
Oxford, Oscar, Cigna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
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I am not in-network with any Medicare or Medicaid insurance plans.
Out-of-Network fee: $150 per 50-55 minute individual session.
I can provide you with a super bill for out-of-network reimbursement. 
Please reach out to us if you have any questions regarding your insurance.