Frequently Asked Questions
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Online counseling can be a great option for adults looking for support, insight, and meaningful change while having the flexibility to attend therapy from a comfortable and private space.
I work with adults navigating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, stress, and patterns that may be keeping them feeling stuck. You do not need to be in active crisis before starting therapy. Simply knowing that something in your life does not feel quite right is enough of a reason to reach out.
Online counseling can also be particularly helpful for people living abroad, navigating life between cultures, or looking for a therapist who understands the unique challenges that can come with an international lifestyle.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy designed to help the brain process difficult or distressing experiences that may continue to affect how you think, feel, and respond in the present.
EMDR is based on the idea that when traumas are not fully processed, they can become “stuck,” contributing to emotional distress, negative beliefs, or patterns of reacting that no longer serve you. Through a structured therapeutic process that incorporates bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps the brain reprocess these experiences so they can be remembered without carrying the same emotional intensity.
Although EMDR is widely known for treating trauma and PTSD, it can also be used to address anxiety, fears and phobias, grief, difficult life experiences, negative beliefs about yourself, and other concerns connected to past experiences.
Starting therapy can feel a little intimidating, so I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable, supported, and at ease. Therapy with me is collaborative, conversational, and proactive—and laughter tends to come up more often than you might expect!
Together, we will identify what you would like to work toward and explore the thoughts, beliefs, emotions, behaviors, relationships, experiences, and patterns that may be getting in the way. Some sessions may focus on what is happening in your life right now, while others may explore past experiences and how they continue to affect you today.
Therapy is more than simply talking about what is difficult. Depending on what we are working on, we may use guided discussions, activities, exercises, or even worksheets to build insight and practical skills. I will also encourage you to practice skills and strategies between sessions so that the work we do together can carry into your everyday life.
Most importantly, you have a voice in the process. We will openly and honestly collaborate on the direction of therapy, what we focus on, and what feels most helpful to you. My role is to support you, challenge you when appropriate, and help you better understand yourself as we work toward meaningful and lasting change.
There is no one-size-fits-all timeline for therapy. We typically begin by meeting once a week, which allows us to build momentum, get to know one another, and make consistent progress toward your goals.
How long we work together will depend on what brings you to therapy, your goals, and the complexity of what we are working through. Some people come to counseling with a specific concern they would like to address, while others are interested in working through longer-standing experiences or patterns that may take more time.
As you make progress, we will regularly check in about what feels helpful and whether it makes sense to begin spacing sessions out. Therapy is not meant to continue simply for the sake of continuing. Ultimately, the goal is for you to develop the insight, skills, and confidence to navigate challenges independently and reach a point where therapy is no longer needed.
Yes. I work with adults living internationally who are looking for the familiarity and connection of working with an English-speaking, U.S.-trained therapist. Living abroad can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also come with unique challenges—including adjusting to a new culture, navigating relationships across cultures, feeling disconnected from your support system, or simply trying to create a sense of home somewhere new.
As someone who has lived internationally myself, I understand many of the complexities that can come with building a life outside of your home country. Whether the challenges you are experiencing are directly related to living abroad or have nothing to do with it at all, online counseling provides a space to feel supported, understood, and connected while working toward your individual goals.
The rules surrounding counseling services vary from country to country. If you are living outside of the United States, please reach out and let me know where you are currently located. I would be happy to determine whether I am able to provide counseling services where you live.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. I am in-network with several insurance providers for clients located in the United States. Insurance coverage and benefits vary depending on your individual plan, so I recommend confirming your mental health benefits directly with your insurance provider before beginning counseling.
For clients who prefer not to use insurance, do not have coverage, or are receiving counseling internationally, my self-pay rate is $165 per session.
Please visit my Fees & Policies page for current information about accepted insurance plans and payment policies. If you are unsure whether I accept your insurance, feel free to reach out and I would be happy to help clarify your options.
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin exploring what brings you to counseling. We will spend some time reviewing the standard intake forms, policies, confidentiality, and other important information about the counseling process. We will also talk about your personal history, current circumstances, relationships, previous experiences with counseling, and what you would like support with.
You do not need to come prepared with a perfectly organized story or a list of goals—we will figure that out together. You are always encouraged to ask questions, share what you are looking for in therapy, and let me know what feels most important for me to understand about you.
There is no pressure to cover everything in the first session. The goal is to begin getting a fuller picture of you and what brings you to counseling, identify some initial goals for our work together, and start developing a plan for moving forward.
Yes! Research, including peer-reviewed studies and systematic reviews, supports the use of EMDR through telehealth, with findings suggesting that online EMDR can be an effective alternative to traditional in-person sessions.
The overall EMDR process remains the same, but bilateral stimulation is adapted to work in a virtual setting. Depending on what feels most comfortable and effective for you, we may use guided eye movements, tapping, or other forms of bilateral stimulation during our sessions.
Before beginning EMDR processing, we will spend time making sure you understand the process, developing resources and coping strategies, and determining whether EMDR is appropriate for your individual needs. You remain in control throughout the process, and we can pause or adjust what we are doing at any time.
Many clients also appreciate being able to participate in EMDR from the privacy and comfort of their own space. As with all of our work together, we will collaborate to determine the approach that best supports your individual needs and goals.
That’s completely okay! You do not need to have a specific diagnosis, clearly defined problem, or perfectly formed set of goals before starting counseling. Sometimes you simply know that something feels off, that you are feeling stuck, or that you would like something in your life to be different.
Part of the counseling process is figuring that out together. Through conversation and exploration, we can begin identifying patterns, experiences, relationships, thoughts, or emotions that may be contributing to how you are feeling. From there, we can develop goals that feel meaningful and relevant to you.
You can come to therapy exactly where you are. We will work together to better understand what you need and where you would like to go from there.