Benefits of Therapy
- The American Psychological Association (APA) reports that 75% of people who receive psychotherapy experience some benefit.
- Research published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology indicates that the average success rate for psychotherapy is around 75-80%.
- A study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry found that the benefits of psychotherapy can last for years, with many patients maintaining their progress and improvements long after therapy has ended.
Therapy may be helpful if you are experiencing:
- Anxiety or excessive worry
- Depression or low motivation
- Trauma or difficult life experiences
- Obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCD)
- Relationship or family concerns
- Stress and burnout
- Life transitions
- Low self-esteem or self-criticism
- Difficulty managing emotions
- A desire for greater purpose, fulfillment, and personal growth
About Therapy
Individual therapy provides a safe, confidential space to better understand yourself, process difficult experiences, and develop healthier ways of coping. Therapy is not about "fixing" who you are—it is about recognizing your inherent strengths, gaining new perspectives, and creating lasting change.
During your first session, we'll spend time discussing what brings you to therapy, your current concerns, and what you hope to achieve. I'll also ask questions about your personal history, relationships, health, and other experiences that may help me better understand your unique situation. This initial conversation allows us to begin developing a treatment plan that reflects your goals and needs.
There is no expectation that you have everything figured out before you begin. You don't have to know exactly what to say or where to start. Some clients arrive with a specific concern, while others simply know that something doesn't feel right. Both are perfectly okay.
Most importantly, therapy is a collaborative process. You are the expert on your own life, and my role is to provide guidance, support, and evidence-based strategies to help you move toward greater healing, resilience, and well-being.
Whether this is your first experience with therapy or you're returning after time away, I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your journey toward better mental health.
Therapeutic Approach
Through my private practice I treat adults 18 years old and older who are navigating various mental health challenges. I am currently offering telehealth services exclusively to ensure you can receive the care you need from the comfort of your home. As a therapy client, you will have access to a confidential client portal with secure messaging, scheduling, and payment processing features. My services are available to residents within the state of North Carolina, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Idaho, and Florida.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based techniques that have been shown to be effective through scientific research. I tailor my methods to meet the unique needs of each client, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including:
Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Informed CBT helps clients identify unhelpful patterns of thinking, develop healthier coping skills, regulate difficult emotions, and gradually reduce the impact that past experiences have on their daily lives. Therapy proceeds at a pace that emphasizes emotional safety, collaboration, and resilience.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is based on the idea that we all have different "parts" of ourselves that serve important roles. You may recognize an inner critic, a part that feels anxious, or a part that works hard to protect you from emotional pain. IFS informed therapy can help you develop greater self-understanding and inner harmony.
EMDR-Informed Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is type of therapy designed to help individuals process distressing memories and reduce the emotional impact of traumatic experiences. EMDR processing techniques can clients experience reduced emotional distress, greater self-confidence, and an increased sense of calm as they move forward from painful experiences.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
DBT is an evidence-based counseling approach that helps individuals develop practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and achieving a life worth living. By learning these skills, clients can respond to difficult situations with greater confidence, balance, and self-compassion while creating meaningful, lasting change.
Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold standard treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and is also effective for anxiety disorders and phobias. ERP helps individuals gradually face situations that trigger anxiety through gradual and planned steps. Over time, this process helps clients regain confidence in their ability to live according to their values rather than their fears.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Solution-focused therapy emphasizes strengths, possibilities, and practical solutions rather than focusing primarily on problems. Instead of asking, "What's wrong?" this approach explores, "What is already working, and how can we build on it?" This strengths-based approach is especially helpful for individuals seeking focused, goal-oriented support.
"I believe that therapy is a great thing. It can really help you to feel more empowered, more in control of your life, and more connected with others." — Scarlett Johansson
Insurance Payments
I work out-of-network with insurance companies to ensure that treatment is never interrupted due to disputes about medical necessity for counseling, level of care, timely responsiveness to treatment, or other claims that insurance companies like to make to avoid covering costs for mental health care.
Instead, I provide clients with a detailed superbill that can be submitted to your health insurance company for reimbursement. I am also happy to help you determine whether your health plan includes out-of-network benefits (OONB).
As a self-pay client, you will receive a Good Fait Estimate detailing expected costs for psychotherapy sessions at the start of treatment. My therapy session rate is $120 per hour. I also provide sliding scale fees for 10% of my counseling clients to reduce financial barriers to mental healthcare.
Through my group practice, Grow Therapy, I do work in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, NC State Health Plan, and United Healthcare/Optum insurance plans. Please let me know if you prefer to bill your health plan and I can send you my group practice scheduling link.