Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get started?

The first step is booking a complimentary consultation, where we can identify your specific needs. This also allows mutual exploring if we’d be a good fit to work together. If it feels like a great match, we’ll schedule an intake session together to gather important information to help us set the foundation of our work together. Ensuring a strong therapeutic fit and practicing within the scope of my competence is essential to ensuring best practices and therapeutic outcomes. If we identify that another therapist may be a better fit for your needs, I will happily provide referrals or appropriate resources to help you find the support you need.

What is your therapeutic approach?

My approach is grounded in attachment and relational principles, meaning I view healing as something that happens within safe, attuned relationships—both with others and within yourself. I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work to help you better understand and compassionately engage with the different parts of you that may be carrying pain or protective roles. I also draw from DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) to support emotion regulation, EMDR (Eye Movement desensitization and reprocessing) to process trauma and stuck experiences in the body and mind and other evidence-based modalities based on specific need. Creativity and self-expression are woven into our work together, especially when words fall short—whether through metaphor, imagery, or reflection. Each session is tailored to you, grounded in collaboration and care.

How long will I be in therapy?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer—everyone’s needs, goals, and pace of healing are different. Some people seek short-term support for a specific challenge, while others benefit from longer-term work. We’ll regularly check in about your goals and how therapy is feeling for you. Your agency is central to our work together, as I’m dedicated in supporting you to make the choice that feels right—whether that’s continuing, pausing, or thoughtfully concluding our work when the time feels right.

Do you offer tele-health and in-person sessions?

Yes, I offer both telehealth therapy (secure online sessions from the comfort of your home) and in-person therapy in Portland, Maine. I also strive to accommodate a hybrid approach when a combination of in-person and remote sessions best supports your needs and preferences.

Do you accept health insurance?

Insurance can influence treatment decisions, including the methods and frequency of care, without fully considering what’s best for your specific needs. I believe in providing client-centered, non-pathologizing care that prioritizes your unique needs and goals, free from external constraints.

Insurance also typically requires a formal mental health diagnosis, which becomes part of your permanent medical record. This can place unnecessary labels on your experience and may discourage some individuals from seeking support. If a diagnosis is identified as relevant or helpful in our work together, I’m able to provide one.

Is there a way for my health insurance to reimburse me?

Yes, many clients are able to receive full or partial reimbursement for out-of-network mental health services. I can provide a superbill—an itemized receipt with the information your insurance provider needs to process a claim.

If you prefer support with this process, I offer access to Thrizer, a complimentary service that helps you check your out-of-network benefits, manage claims, and in some cases, allow you to pay only your co-pay up front.

You’re also welcome to contact your insurance provider directly. To check your benefits, call the number on the back of your insurance card and ask about out-of-network coverage for these CPT codes: 90791(initial intake), 90834 (Psychotherapy session, 50-min). Since coverage varies, it’s helpful to ask about your deductible, reimbursement rate, and whether any pre-approval is needed.