Virtual Therapy

The only thing missing is the quiet space of your choosing.

Using Simple Practice, a HIPAA compliant "software" we are able to offer therapy via your laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

Studies have shown online therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy. In the current climate of our world, telehealth has answered the call of practitioners and clients alike, in making mental health services available during this global pandemic.

Online therapy was already being used by those who found it difficult to come into the office for individual therapy due to work schedule, traffic, lack of childcare to name a few. Yes, the help needed is now available in the comfort of one's home.

Christian Counseling & Spiritual Guidance

For those who desire to apply their faith in the journey to wellness, I am an ordained minister who is comfortable incorporating faith and biblical principles. Spiritual guidance, while not therapy, emphasizes support and encouragement.

Through spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Lectio Divina, silence, listening, and journaling, individuals are guided into a profound reflection on life's experiences. For more information, please email me.

TRAUMA THERAPY

Many experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic memories. Whether the onset is due to a natural disaster, intimate partner violence, medical injury, illness, community violence, neglect, or another traumatic event, our bodies remember. It is easy to find ourselves feeling anxious, fearful, hopeless, or stuck after such experiences. Using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and/or Sensorimotor Psychotherapy techniques, traumatic memory can be processed through the body.

Since our bodies remember and store these events much better than our memories, these evidence-based practices have proven best to relieve the dis-ease caused by such events. Body-based therapies focus on processing emotions, memories, and energy stored within the body. They usually require little to no words, which cuts down the possibility of being retraumatized.

I welcome the opportunity to journey with you toward healing.

LIFE'S TRANSITIONS

Studies have proven that a life transition or event whether negative or positive can cause a stressful response. When stress is activated whether one experiences distress or eustress it can be taxing on the body and manifest similar symptoms like nausea, body pain, anxiety, irritabilty, etc. These symptoms are alerts that the body is not balanced and something must be done to help us back to our center.

DEPRESSION & ANXIETY

Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions we come to experience at some point in our lives. When we find these emotions lasting longer than a few days, weeks or becoming stronger, it is a sign there is a problem. Through therapy, one is able to recover lost motivation, gain clearer perspective, and experience fuller hope.

SPIRITUAL TRAUMA

The majority of the world is religious or observes a spiritual practice. In the wake world events, personal hurts and violations it is not uncommon to ponder the question of one's purpose. While trangressions may or may not occur in faith settings; they can lead to one questioning God, Creator, Higher Power in relation to those events seeking to understand what has happened, heal and move forward.

What is the required age for your services? Do you work with both men and women?

I work with adults 18 and older. All genders welcome.
When are you available for appointments?

I currently offer sessions Monday through Wednesday and Saturday morning biweekly. Evenings appointments are available yet spaces are limited.
If I leave a message how long can I expect before receiving a return call?

All phone messages are returned within 48 hours. Texting is best to get a quicker response.
Do you accept insurance?

I currently accept insurance through Headway in both New Jersey and Virginia. Accepted insurance providers include: Aetna Cigna United Healthcare (UHC/UBH) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts If you are out-of-network, you may still qualify for full or partial reimbursement through your insurance provider. Upon request, I will provide a superbill (a detailed receipt) that you can submit for reimbursement. Please check with your insurance company to verify your out-of-network benefits. Payment is due at the time of service. I accept credit and debit cards as forms of payment. If you have any questions about coverage or payment, feel free to reach out.
What is your cancellation policy?

While it is understood emergencies arise, the cancellation policy is 24 hours. All appointments cancelled in less than 24 hours will be charged the full session fee.