Licensed Psychologist
About
I'm a psychologist that has worked treating survivors of many kinds of traumas for the past 33 years. This has ranged from childhood abuse, to traumatic illness or loss and suicide. When a person experiences a trauma, aspects of it, such as anxiety, problematic self esteem or depression can come forward into their current lives, also causing problems in relationships. I also specialize in therapy with teens, who require different treatment than adults, and I have had a great deal of experience with LGBTQ involved teens as well. It's a privilege for me to be part of people's growth process!
I believe I have the best job there is. I get to talk to a variety of people with a wide variety of issues everyday! The people I tend to work with are highly motivated to feel better about themselves or their lives, thus they get better more quickly, with a variety of tools from therapy. Having a safe relationship in which you can literally discuss anything without judgement is a highly regarded experience.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I offer free 20-30 minute telephone contacts to interested people. This allows us to check in to get a beginning sense of being a good fit. My fee is $160.00 per session and I give everyone a monthly statement to submit to insurance for out of network reimbursement. I'm now doing virtual sessions. I ask people to set up 1-3 initial sessions before deciding if we should work together to form a good therapeutic trusting relationship.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Since I have 33 years of clinical private practice with individuals of all ages and with a wide variety of issues, I couldn't begin to summarize all the post doctoral training or education I've received, except to say that I've extensive trauma and loss training. I have worked with people for so long I can tailor my approach to therapy to meet your therapy needs. I graduated from Central Michigan University with a Doctor of Psychology degree in 1991.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
See above. I can occasionally use a sliding scale fee for those without insurance coverage.