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Three main areas:
1. OCD therapy using ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), the most effective evidence-based treatment available;
2. Anxiety & Trauma therapy, drawing on DBT, CBT, and EMDR; and
3. Death Doula / End-of-Life Care, offering non-medical support through advance care planning, compassionate companionship, legacy projects, and caregiver or bereavement support.
*The doula training and work has shaped how I understand grief, meaning, and what people actually need when things get existential, and that shows up across all my work. -
Collaborative, direct, warm, and humorous. I won't dance around hard topics, mortality, intrusive thoughts, grief, whatever you're actually carrying, and I also won't rush you. Getting an accurate read on what's really going on matters more to me than jumping straight to technique.
I’m here to help you feel more healed and empowered. -
Getting started is simple. Reach out through my contact form to set up a free consultation call. We'll talk about what's bringing you in and whether we're the right fit. If we’re not, I’ll provide referrals for other providers that may be a better fit for you.
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My sense of humor - full stop.
But on a more serious note, OCD is often misunderstood, even by some clinicians, and I treat it as a primary focus using ERP rather than folding it into general anxiety work. On top of that, my background as a death doula means I'm not afraid of the conversations most people tend to avoid: mortality, meaning, what happens when life gets existential. That perspective runs through how I treat OCD, anxiety, and trauma too. I'm not interested in generic platitudes. I'm interested in what's actually going on with you and what’s going to help you. -
I work entirely private pay at $140 a session. The standard rate reflects the actual cost of this work - most clients pay it, and it's what I'd ask you to plan around going in.
That said, cost shouldn't be the reason someone can't get care. If the standard rate isn't accessible for you right now, I offer a couple of lower-fee options — no financial documents, no proving anything. Just say so, and we'll figure out what fits. These spots are limited, so I can't always guarantee one is open, but I'll always tell you honestly what's available.
If your insurance plan offers out-of-network reimbursement, I've also built a step-by-step page that walks you through submitting a superbill yourself, so you can pursue getting some of that cost back without me sitting in the middle of your insurance relationship, or your personal data sitting in their systems.
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Not directly - I don't bill insurance or accept it as payment with the temporary exception of Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts. Outside of these two insurances, I’m private pay only. At least 30 days notice will be provided to HP and Tufts clients prior to my depaneling with these insurances.
That said, "no insurance" and "no help from insurance" aren't the same thing. If your plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits, you may be able to get a portion of what you paid reimbursed after the fact.
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I am transitioning to private pay because insurance systems often involve low reimbursement, extensive administrative work, and payment barriers that are difficult for a small therapy practice to sustain.
Private pay allows me to maintain a manageable caseload and focus more of my time on client care. I offer limited reduced-fee appointments and can provide superbills for possible out-of-network reimbursement. -
The Continuity Support subscription ($50/month) includes a weekly check-in through secure messaging (Spruce health) - a question, a reflection, something you want on my radar before we next meet. I respond to messages Monday–Friday within 24 hours.
This isn't a crisis line; if you're in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911. -
Any cancellation with 24 hours notice or less incurs a $100 fee. This fee is strictly enforced to ensure business sustainability. Exceptions are taken on case-by-case basis and would need to constitute a genuine emergency.
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No. This would constitute what’s called a “dual relationship”, which could lead to a confusing and potentially problematic dynamic without a real focus. It is best that a client see me for one service or the other - not both.
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