You’ve got questions? I’ve got answers.

Do you live in Nashville Tennessee and have some free time on Saturday mornings for in person coffee during a therapy session? You are in luck! I have an office in Berry Hill and will be opening a secondary site in Mt Juliet in January 2024. Schedule a consultation today to discuss what works best for you and I cannot wait to meet you in person!

Online therapy is counseling on your couch instead of mine! The process is identical to working with a therapist in a traditional office, except we talk to each other via a HIPPA compliant video platform. You can launch the call from the device of your choice in the location of your choice. I virtually meet with clients in their business office, home office, the beach (literally!), car, and basically wherever you feel most comfortable for us to connect.

I work with clients via a HIPAA compliant video platform who are physically located in the following states: California, Tennessee, Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

My counseling style has always been eclectic. I tend to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. As a therapist, I believe that there is no one style or one approach that works for an individual through the entire course of treatment. This means, that I tailor my counseling approach to fit your individual needs and readjust as necessary. Together, we will develop a plan of action to address your goals. I tend to be more hands-on with practical exercises, homework in between sessions, and creative options so that you can begin to view life with a different lens. Ultimately, no matter what our plan of action is, The Daring Way™ curriculum will be woven into our discussions. Brené Brown’s work on shame and vulnerability allows for so much healing on a deep level. It partners brilliantly into whatever issues bring you into therapy.

All you need is a phone, tablet, laptop, or computer with internet or cell connection. Oh, and you need a quiet space, free from any distractions and private so that you can be you without hesitation or filters. The technology is HIPAA compliant, works 99% of the time (life happens sometimes, and we get creative!). I will meet with you from my soon to be remodeled, super cool work from a home office. Every now and then, my puppies chime in, but besides that, it is a very secure setting for you to explore your very own dream scenario.

Investing in yourself is a struggle for most of us. Something for your business? Done. Do the kids need something? No questions asked. But, investing in myself? Hmm…let me ponder that for a minute.

Specific investment costs can be found by clicking here. Investing in yourself to address specific barriers, find a healthy balance, and being able to dream again is priceless. Remember, you are worth it.

**A receipt can be provided for you to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement, but all services will be a fee for service at the time of the session.**

Crazy? Flexible? Open?

I am sure that we can find a time that works for both of us! Once you are an established client, you will be able to self-schedule your appointments around your busy schedule.

Do you work from 9 am- 5 pm? Well, I don’t. So, we will find something that works so that scheduling is not a barrier for your investment in you.

Choosing a therapist can be challenging, scary, and at times an adventure in itself. I will be the first to admit that there are as many fabulous therapists out there as there are not-so-fabulous therapists. So how do you choose one over the other? Check out Jessica Tappana’s blog post on this topic: Finding the Right Therapist.

How often we meet is completely up to you and what we decide is best for your clinical needs. The majority of sessions are weekly or biweekly, with check-in messages in between as needed, if it is appropriate. In the beginning, we tend to meet weekly to gain some momentum, but can meet as frequently – or as infrequently – as works with your schedule.

A typical session will last for 50 minutes. 30 minute and 90-minute sessions are available based upon clinical need, but the average session lasts roughly an hour.

How long is your therapy journey going to take? That is a GREAT question! However, I do not have a concrete answer for you. I could create something that sounds intelligent but the reality is that everyone is different. A new client over the weekend said the following, “I am a unique unicorn who knows that I am not as unique as I think.” Your journey will be exactly what it needs to be, how it needs to be, and when it needs to be. I am not a therapist who will keep you around longer than you need. But, I also will not let go until you are ready. My job is to work myself out of a job. Together we will figure out what that looks like so you can thrive.

Due to licensure ethics in relation to telehealth, a therapist needs to be licensed in the state that the client resides in. Check back if you live in an alternate state – I have a couple more states that I am considering adding to the list that will be covered.

Show up to the arena. (check out Brené Brown’s The Man in the Arena for some clarification!)

Be yourself – perfectly imperfect.

Be willing to be vulnerable.

Be willing to take risks.

Be open to being held accountable (in a very supportive way of course…)

Be willing to be called out for saying everything you say to everyone else but tend not to follow yourself.