services
I offer individual and couples therapy to adults in Fort Collins, Colorado. I see people in person or virtually, with my license allowing me to meet online with clients who are located in most states.
Below, I describe my general approach to individual therapy and provide information about logistics and fees. If you’d like to read more about my use of EMDR or the way I work with couples, please click here and here.
how do I approach therapy?
I offer therapy sessions to individuals with a variety of presenting concerns. These include, but are not limited to:
Difficulty related to past trauma (e.g., PTSD or other trauma-related concerns)
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship issues, including relationships with family members
Self-esteem and self-confidence
Grief and bereavement
Guilt and shame
Life transitions
In individual therapy, I most often utilize cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and interpersonal/relational approaches. Here is a bit of information about each:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is based on the theory that our interpretations, beliefs, and thoughts inform our emotions, which ultimately shape behaviors. In therapy, clients are encouraged to change thinking patterns in order to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression.
Psychodynamic therapy involves an exploration into the way that early life experiences influence current emotional and relational patterns. I believe that insight into these formative experiences can enhance self-awareness and foster a sense of agency over current behaviors.
Interpersonal/relational therapy assumes that clients benefit from examining emotional and relational patterns as they play out in the therapy room. Exploring emotions as they occur in the moment fosters acceptance and compassion for oneself. Therapy serves as a corrective emotional experience and a safe place for receiving feedback and practicing new behaviors.
course of therapy
I typically start each course of therapy with a free, 15-minute consultation appointment. This is an opportunity to discuss presenting concerns and treatment goals, and for us both to assess whether it feels like a good fit to work together. The consultation appointment also allows me to ensure that I am equipped to address your problems and help you work toward your treatment goals.
After the initial consultation appointment, I typically begin meeting with clients for weekly, 50-minute therapy sessions. I find that a weekly cadence helps build rapport, establish momentum, and facilitate early treatment gains. Some people benefit from meeting weekly for the entirety of treatment. For others — if appropriate to the nature of the presenting problems and goals — it makes sense to eventually decrease the frequency of therapy.
The length of treatment varies widely depending on the concerns that clients are facing. If the problem is recent, relatively specific, or limited in its impact, progress often occurs relatively quickly and treatment might conclude within a matter of months. If problems are long-standing or complex, then it is likely that treatment will span a year or more. Of course, as with every aspect of therapy, the length of treatment is a collaborative decision.
Fees
My fee is $185 for a 50-55 minute individual therapy session and $195 for a 50-55 minute couples therapy session. Couples sessions are sometimes longer, and the cost is prorated based on the length of the session at the $195/hr rate.
I sometimes have availability for sliding scale clients, who can see me for a reduced rate. These spots are reserved for people who would not otherwise be able to attend therapy due to financial limitations. If you would like to discuss the possibility of using sliding scale, we can do so during our consultation appointment.
I am not in-network for any insurance companies. However, companies will sometimes reimburse individuals for a percentage of the cost of treatment with an out-of-network provider. If you would like to pursue out-of-network reimbursement, I can provide you with a monthly invoice that includes your payment history (a “superbill”). Questions about reimbursement are best addressed to your insurance provider as policies differ widely between companies.