How can therapy help me?
Therapy can be a turning point. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship difficulties, family dynamics, or the lingering effects of past experiences, therapy offers space to pause, reflect, and make real changes.
Clients often tell me that therapy helps them:
- Understand themselves more deeply
- Communicate more effectively in relationships
- Set healthy boundaries (especially with emotionally immature parents or partners)
- Cope with anxiety, overwhelm, or life transitions
- Heal old emotional wounds and shift stuck patterns
- Strengthen self-worth and inner clarity
- Reconnect with what matters most
Therapy isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about real growth that lasts.
Do I really need therapy? I’ve always managed on my own.
You’re not alone in feeling that way. Most of my clients are highly capable people who’ve handled a lot on their own for a long time. But sometimes, patterns keep repeating, emotional exhaustion sets in, or relationships start to suffer.
Therapy doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re ready to do something different. It’s an investment in yourself, your emotional well-being, and your relationships.
Why do people come to therapy?
People seek therapy for many reasons—some are in crisis, others are simply tired of feeling stuck. Some common reasons include:
- High-functioning anxiety or chronic stress
- Relationship struggles or disconnection
- Family issues, especially with emotionally immature or controlling parents
- Major life transitions (divorce, relocation, career change)
- Low self-worth, people-pleasing, or perfectionism
- Processing grief, loss, or unresolved trauma
Some people come to deepen self-awareness and explore patterns that aren’t working anymore. Others just want to feel more grounded and connected.
What is therapy like?
Therapy is a collaborative process. We’ll talk about what’s going on now, how past experiences may be influencing the present, and what changes you want to make.
Some sessions might focus on insight, others on skills, emotional expression, or repairing ruptures in important relationships. Whether short- or long-term, therapy is tailored to your pace, goals, and needs. I’ll bring clinical expertise and emotional presence—and you’ll bring your courage and honesty.
Many of my clients say therapy becomes the one place they feel fully seen and understood.
What about medication vs. therapy?
Medication can be helpful, especially for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other concerns. But therapy works at a deeper level—helping you understand and shift the underlying patterns that fuel those symptoms. I support a collaborative approach and, if needed, can work alongside your physician or psychiatrist to ensure you have the care you need.
Do you take insurance, and how does that work?
I am currently in-network with:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Cigna
If I’m in-network with your plan, I will file claims for you. If you're using out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement.
If you're unsure about your coverage, here are some helpful questions to ask your insurance provider:
- Do I have mental health benefits?
- What is my deductible, and has it been met?
- How many sessions are covered per year?
- What is the coverage amount per session?
- Do I need a referral or prior authorization?
Is therapy confidential?
Yes—confidentiality is essential. What you share in therapy stays in therapy. I’ll never share your information without your written permission unless legally required to do so. Exceptions include:
- If you are at risk of harming yourself or others
- If there is suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or vulnerable adult
- If required by court order
We’ll talk more about this during our first session so you feel clear and safe.