About Psychotherapy
Entering psychotherapy always represents a new beginning. At times, we can all benefit from an outside perspective to broaden our view of our own lives. I recognize that it takes courage to share personal feelings and thoughts with a new person. My goal is to thoughtfully assess your concerns and to work with you as an active collaborator, tailoring treatment to what is needed to help you create lasting change. I respect that you know you best, and you are ultimately in the driver’s seat of your life.
Within the safe space of psychotherapy, you may rediscover personal strengths that are lying buried beneath your stress. Life challenges push us toward growth; hope and opportunity can arise out of what seem like dead-ends and despair.
My integrative approach is influenced by experience and training in a variety of treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relational Psychodynamic, Family Systems, Positive Psychology, Buddhist Psychology, Solution-Focused, Somatic Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Stress Management, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, and Internal Family Systems therapy. I am also informed by current Neuropsychological research which helps us understand volition and brain change.
During a brief initial phone conversation we will discern together whether the services I offer fit with what you are seeking to help you with personal change.
I currently work with adults, age 18 and older, but my practice is informed by my prior work with children, teens, and families as well. My Clinical Psychology doctoral degree entailed six years of full-time study and training based on a scientist-practitioner model, including extensive research and supervised assessment and psychotherapy training. I am well-versed in understanding how complex systems and competing demands affect people (e.g., family, career, spiritual or religious background and affiliation). Together we can explore how to reclaim your power to envision your path forward.
Please note that I do not prescribe medication. Instead, as needed, I refer clients to a nurse practitioner specialist or psychiatrist for psychoactive medication assistance.
Initial phone consultation (10–15 minutes by phone) to determine appropriate service or assist with referral if needed is FREE!
Psychotherapy Self-Pay rates*:
$250 for initial 90-minute intake session
$140 for 45-minute individual follow-up session
$180 for 55-minute individual follow-up session or a family therapy session
$45 per 15 minutes for telephone consultation
*Contracting with insurance companies is limited to Anthem (e.g., BlueCross/BlueShield) policies. Please check with your insurance company to see whether I am on the panel. If so, I accept the negotiated rate stipulated in that contract. If you have a "PPO" policy, it is sometimes possible to get reimbursed directly after submitting receipt following preliminary self-pay. Also, some insurance companies offer an “out-of-network” provider payment agreement under some circumstances, upon request. Rates are subject to change on a periodic basis.
Entering psychotherapy always represents a new beginning. At times, we can all benefit from an outside perspective to broaden our view of our own lives. I recognize that it takes courage to share personal feelings and thoughts with a new person. My goal is to thoughtfully assess your concerns and to work with you as an active collaborator, tailoring treatment to what is needed to help you create lasting change. I respect that you know you best, and you are ultimately in the driver’s seat of your life.
Within the safe space of psychotherapy, you may rediscover personal strengths that are lying buried beneath your stress. Life challenges push us toward growth; hope and opportunity can arise out of what seem like dead-ends and despair.
My integrative approach is influenced by experience and training in a variety of treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relational Psychodynamic, Family Systems, Positive Psychology, Buddhist Psychology, Solution-Focused, Somatic Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Stress Management, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, and Internal Family Systems therapy. I am also informed by current Neuropsychological research which helps us understand volition and brain change.
During a brief initial phone conversation we will discern together whether the services I offer fit with what you are seeking to help you with personal change.
I currently work with adults, age 18 and older, but my practice is informed by my prior work with children, teens, and families as well. My Clinical Psychology doctoral degree entailed six years of full-time study and training based on a scientist-practitioner model, including extensive research and supervised assessment and psychotherapy training. I am well-versed in understanding how complex systems and competing demands affect people (e.g., family, career, spiritual or religious background and affiliation). Together we can explore how to reclaim your power to envision your path forward.
Please note that I do not prescribe medication. Instead, as needed, I refer clients to a nurse practitioner specialist or psychiatrist for psychoactive medication assistance.
Initial phone consultation (10–15 minutes by phone) to determine appropriate service or assist with referral if needed is FREE!
Psychotherapy Self-Pay rates*:
$250 for initial 90-minute intake session
$140 for 45-minute individual follow-up session
$180 for 55-minute individual follow-up session or a family therapy session
$45 per 15 minutes for telephone consultation
*Contracting with insurance companies is limited to Anthem (e.g., BlueCross/BlueShield) policies. Please check with your insurance company to see whether I am on the panel. If so, I accept the negotiated rate stipulated in that contract. If you have a "PPO" policy, it is sometimes possible to get reimbursed directly after submitting receipt following preliminary self-pay. Also, some insurance companies offer an “out-of-network” provider payment agreement under some circumstances, upon request. Rates are subject to change on a periodic basis.
About Life Coaching
The contract created in a life coaching relationship starts with relatively little assessment
or discussion of past history. Usually coaching clients are not feeling overwhelmed or experiencing
troubling symptoms. Rather, they are at a place where life feels manageable but they desire a
specific area of expansion or shifting. Our conversations will tend to focus on a here-and-now
challenge and intention for guidance going forward. My role is to ask powerful questions that will
encourage you to take clear action on new areas of inspiration. Individual mind-body coaching to
better understand the practical message of a physical experience (sometimes occurring during yoga
or meditation) may also be part of the coaching process.
Life Coaching rates:
$150 for initial 60-minute meeting (in person, by video call, or by telephone)
$100 for 60-minute followup meetings
$75 for 30-minute followup meetings
(Rates are subject to change on a periodic basis)
FAQ: What is the difference between Psychotherapy and Life Coaching?
There are some similarities between coaching and psychotherapy, but they are separate and distinct services with different role expectations and contracts. Although both coaching and psychotherapy use knowledge of human behavior, motivation, behavioral change, and interactive counseling techniques, there are differences in the goals, focus, and levels of professional responsibility. (Please see the individual descriptions above.) Insurance may reimburse for psychotherapy, but it does not reimburse for coaching.
The NH Board of Psychologists oversees my professional license to practice psychology, and the NH Patients’ Bill of Rights outlines the rights of all psychotherapy clients. Coaching, on the other hand, is not a state-regulated activity, so coaching clients must sign a general waiver accepting personal responsibility for the outcome of a coaching experience.
The limited assessment information gathered during a life coaching session curtails a therapist's ability to help predict particular emotional risks to the client. Life coaching clients should be aware that if I discern that psychotherapy is needed, I may refer you to a separate psychotherapist if that seems most appropriate to address the particular concern.
Also, coaching is sometimes used as a supplementary intervention for clients in ongoing psychotherapy relationships with other professionals. Life coaching clients should disclose involvement in other healing relationships so I can respect those boundaries
and work in a way that complements your other steps toward healing.
We all deserve a chance for self-compassion and healing. Contact me today.
The contract created in a life coaching relationship starts with relatively little assessment
or discussion of past history. Usually coaching clients are not feeling overwhelmed or experiencing
troubling symptoms. Rather, they are at a place where life feels manageable but they desire a
specific area of expansion or shifting. Our conversations will tend to focus on a here-and-now
challenge and intention for guidance going forward. My role is to ask powerful questions that will
encourage you to take clear action on new areas of inspiration. Individual mind-body coaching to
better understand the practical message of a physical experience (sometimes occurring during yoga
or meditation) may also be part of the coaching process.
Life Coaching rates:
$150 for initial 60-minute meeting (in person, by video call, or by telephone)
$100 for 60-minute followup meetings
$75 for 30-minute followup meetings
(Rates are subject to change on a periodic basis)
FAQ: What is the difference between Psychotherapy and Life Coaching?
There are some similarities between coaching and psychotherapy, but they are separate and distinct services with different role expectations and contracts. Although both coaching and psychotherapy use knowledge of human behavior, motivation, behavioral change, and interactive counseling techniques, there are differences in the goals, focus, and levels of professional responsibility. (Please see the individual descriptions above.) Insurance may reimburse for psychotherapy, but it does not reimburse for coaching.
The NH Board of Psychologists oversees my professional license to practice psychology, and the NH Patients’ Bill of Rights outlines the rights of all psychotherapy clients. Coaching, on the other hand, is not a state-regulated activity, so coaching clients must sign a general waiver accepting personal responsibility for the outcome of a coaching experience.
The limited assessment information gathered during a life coaching session curtails a therapist's ability to help predict particular emotional risks to the client. Life coaching clients should be aware that if I discern that psychotherapy is needed, I may refer you to a separate psychotherapist if that seems most appropriate to address the particular concern.
Also, coaching is sometimes used as a supplementary intervention for clients in ongoing psychotherapy relationships with other professionals. Life coaching clients should disclose involvement in other healing relationships so I can respect those boundaries
and work in a way that complements your other steps toward healing.
We all deserve a chance for self-compassion and healing. Contact me today.