Services

I work with clients long-term, as well as with clients short-term who are seeking adjunct EMDR while continuing with their pre-existing long-term talk therapist. I offer talk therapy, EMDR therapy, and hybrid talk/EMDR therapy. I meet with clients weekly or every other week, depending on the client's goals for therapy.

All sessions are conducted via telehealth. You must physically be in the state of Massachusetts during therapy sessions.

I take BlueCross BlueShield Insurance, and can provide superbills for mental health therapy sessions for other insurance plans. My out-of-pocket rate is $225 per session for therapy.

Please note that intensive EMDR is not covered by insurance. I do not provide superbills for reimbursement. All rates and payment are out-of-pocket.

• 1.5 Hours: $300

• 3 Hours (half day): $550

All sessions are conducted via telehealth. You must physically be in the state of Massachusetts during therapy sessions.

Coaching sessions can cover any of the following topics:

• Life Transitions (moving, starting school or graduating, changing jobs)

• Career Exploration and Changes

• Relationships and dating

• Mindfulness

• Time management 

• Work/life balance 

• Reducing phone time or time spent on social media

All sessions are conducted online via a telehealth website. For coaching only, you do not need to be in the state of Massachusetts during sessions.

$125 per 25-Minute Coaching Session

$225 for 50-Minute Coaching Session

• Do you take insurance?

  • Yes. I am in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). I can offer superbills for other insurance plans.

• What is my copay? Do I have a deductible?

  • All insurance plans are different, and clients are responsible for confirming their coverage. 

• How do I check my insurance coverage?

  • Please confirm your coverage by contacting your insurance provider. This information can be found by logging into your provider site, or calling the number on the back of your card. You can check your coverage by asking your insurance provider the following questions:

    • Do I have mental/behavioral health benefits through BCBS?

    • Do I need to meet a deductible before outpatient mental health will be covered? If so, what is my deductible and has it been met? What is my copay or coinsurance after my deductible has been met?

    • If I don't have a deductible, what is my copay per session?

• Are sessions in person or online?

  • Currently, all sessions take place online. For therapy sessions, you must be physically in the state of Massachusetts during sessions. For coaching sessions, you can be located anywhere in the world. 

• What is EMDR?

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is a highly effective psychotherapy approach designed to help individuals process and recover from traumatic experiences. Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories. This process can significantly reduce the emotional distress associated with these memories and promote healing. EMDR can be used as part of short-term or long-term therapy, and in conjunction with talk therapy. Learn more here.

• What are the benefits of EMDR?

  • Reduction in PTSD symptoms: EMDR is particularly effective for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), helping clients manage and alleviate symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance

  • Improved emotional regulation: Clients often experience better emotional stability and reduced distress related to traumatic memories

  • Enhanced coping mechanisms: EMDR can help clients develop healthier coping strategies and improve their overall mental well-being

• What are the risks of EMDR? 

  • As with any mental health intervention or treatment, EMDR is not guaranteed to have beneficial results. EMDR can be destabilizing and cause an increase in PTSD symptoms while traumatic memories are being processed. This can be a normal part of EMDR treatment, and I work with clients to reduce or work through difficulties that arise with EMDR. Sometimes, however, EMDR can be too destabilizing and I will recommend taking a break from treatment, or utilizing a different therapeutic modality.

• What is intensive EMDR?

  • Intensive EMDR is a targeted therapy session or set of sessions focused on a specific issue, target, or trauma. Intensive EMDR is recommended for clients who are very motivated for treatment and have robust coping tools and supports for engaging in deep trauma work. Sessions are longer than a traditional clinical therapy hour, and therefore can be more intense. However, clients can experience faster relief of PTSD symptoms, or use intensive EMDR to jump start trauma work. If EMDR is a hard workout, then intensive EMDR is boot camp. 

• What is the difference between therapy and coaching?

  • Both therapy and coaching focus on personal growth and working towards goals to improve your life and well-being. 

  • The primary difference is that therapy works towards understanding why a person is behaving in particular ways in order to come to a place of mental wellness. Coaching is geared more towards how a person can make behavioral changes to reach a particular goal. 

  • Coaching involves specific goal-setting for behavior changes. Therapy involves more emotional processing and insight-based techniques. 

  • Due to state licensing laws, client location matters for therapy sessions. Clients must be physically in Massachusetts during therapy sessions. For coaching only, you do not need to be in the state of Massachusetts.

  • Please note certain modalities, including EMDR, can only be conducted during therapy sessions, and not coaching sessions.

Have more questions? Contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consult.