Services and getting started.
Everything you need to know to decide whether to schedule a 15-minute call.
Telehealth
I see clients online only. Sessions happen by Simple Practice videocall. You'll need:
- A stable internet connection
- A private space where you won't be interrupted
- Headphones (recommended – they help with audio bilateral stimulation and with privacy)
If you're not sure whether your space or setup will work, we figure it out together on the 15-minute call.
Modalities I use
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- – primary. A body-aware, evidence-based therapy for trauma and the aftermath of adversity.
- IFS (Internal Family Systems / parts work)
- – a way of working with the different "parts" of yourself that show up around hard experiences, so the protective ones can soften.
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- – used when patterns of thought are driving the suffering and we need direct tools.
- DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
- – used when emotional regulation and tolerating distress are the bottleneck.
- ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)
- – used when obsessive-compulsive patterns are part of the picture.
EMDR is the primary frame; the others come in when they will serve you better.
Who I work with
- Adults 25 and older
- English speakers, Spanish speakers, and bilingual clients
- People navigating trauma – single-incident, complex, or anywhere in between
- People who have experienced rejection or discrimination for who they are (cultural identity, sexuality, body, beliefs) and want to process those experiences as well as celebrate their resilience and authenticity
Where you need to be when we meet
I am licensed to practice in Oregon · Washington · District of Columbia · Maryland. By law, you must be physically located in one of these states during your session – even if you live elsewhere normally. If you travel, we'll plan around your location.
Insurance
I am in-network with:
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Moda Health
- Optum
- Regence
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC) | UBH
Out-of-network. If your plan isn't on this list, I provide a monthly invoice you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Verifying your specific out-of-network coverage is your responsibility – call the number on the back of your card and ask about reimbursement for outpatient mental health, telehealth, and out-of-network providers.
What working together looks like
Step 1: Free 15-minute consultation.
We meet online. You tell me what brings you here. I tell you whether I think EMDR is the right fit. This or next week.
Step 2: Short intake form.
Before our consultation I'll send you a brief form to complete.
Step 3: First appointments.
We get to know each other, build skills for regulating emotions, and increase your sense of safety. We use inventories to understand what's affecting you and to track progress over time.
Step 4: Readiness for reprocessing.
When you're ready – and not before – we begin trauma reprocessing.
Step 5: Three-month cycles.
We organize the work in three-month cycles. At the end of each cycle, we review your current goals together and confirm or adjust.
Step 6: Ongoing review.
Progress is reviewed regularly. You are an active participant in your treatment, not a passive recipient of it.
It's ok if you need time
It's ok if you need time to feel safe and have trust in me. It's ok if you need time to disclose events, feelings, or behaviors. Just let me know that you need more time, so we prevent secrecy as we respect your process.
The therapeutic relationship is part of the work – not a precondition for it. We build it as we go.