Frequently Asked Questions

Beginning therapy often comes with questions. Below are answers to some of the questions I am most frequently asked. If you don't find the information you're looking for, please feel free to reach out directly.

Getting Started

  • Therapy can be helpful whether you're facing a specific challenge or simply seeking greater self-understanding, support, or personal growth. Many people begin therapy because they feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.

  • The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and discuss what brings you to therapy. We'll explore your current concerns, relevant history, goals for treatment, and any questions you may have about the therapy process. The first session also provides an opportunity to determine whether working together feels like a good fit.

  • Feeling nervous about beginning therapy is completely normal. Starting therapy often involves discussing personal experiences and emotions with someone new, which can feel vulnerable. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

  • Not at all. Many people begin therapy knowing that something doesn't feel quite right but struggling to put it into words. Therapy can help create clarity around what is contributing to your distress and what changes may be helpful.

  • The relationship between therapist and client is one of the most important factors in successful therapy. A client should feel seen, heard, and understood by their therapist to know it’s a good fit. A consultation can provide an opportunity to discuss your concerns, ask questions, and determine whether working together feels like a good fit.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through the contact form, phone, or email to schedule a consultation. We'll discuss your concerns, answer any questions you may have, and determine the next steps for beginning therapy.

Therapy Process

  • Most clients begin with weekly sessions, though frequency may vary depending on your needs, goals, and circumstances. As therapy progresses, sessions may become less frequent based on your progress and preferences.

  • Therapy looks different for everyone. Some people seek support around a specific concern and attend therapy for a relatively short period of time, while others engage in longer-term work focused on deeper patterns, healing, and personal growth. While meaningful change often takes time, many clients begin noticing positive changes early in the therapeutic process.

  • My work integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO), and other evidence-based approaches. Therapy is tailored to your unique needs and goals rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.

  • Yes. Many people begin therapy after struggling with a concern for months or even years. While every situation is unique, meaningful change remains possible regardless of how long a challenge has been present.

Trauma Therapy

  • Trauma therapy helps people process experiences that continue to affect their emotions, relationships, sense of safety, or daily functioning. Trauma can result from a single distressing event or from ongoing experiences over time. Therapy can help reduce the impact of those experiences and support healing, resilience, and reconnection with yourself.

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process and integrate difficult experiences. EMDR can reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories while helping individuals develop greater resilience and flexibility in the present.

  • Yes. Trauma can continue to affect thoughts, emotions, relationships, self-esteem, and physical well-being long after an event has occurred. Many people seek trauma therapy years after an experience and still benefit significantly from treatment.

  • Trauma therapy may be helpful if you find yourself feeling stuck, emotionally reactive, disconnected, hypervigilant, overwhelmed, or repeatedly affected by difficult past experiences. Even when symptoms are subtle, unresolved experiences can continue to impact daily life and relationships.

Fees & Logistics

  • Yes. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Therapy is tailored to each client's developmental needs, goals, and circumstances.

  • Yes. Family therapy can help improve communication, strengthen relationships, navigate parenting challenges, support loved ones experiencing mental health concerns, and foster greater understanding within the family system.

  • Yes. I provide secure telehealth services to clients throughout Florida, as well as in-person sessions in West Palm Beach.

  • Yes. I provide in-person therapy sessions in West Palm Beach, Florida, as well as virtual therapy for clients throughout Florida.

  • Please contact me directly for the most up-to-date information regarding insurance participation, out-of-network benefits, and payment options.

  • Please contact me directly for current fee information. I am happy to discuss fees, payment options, and any questions you may have during a consultation.

  • If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, I ask that you provide at least 24 hours' notice. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice may be subject to a cancellation fee. Please review the informed consent documents for complete details.

Eating Disorder Therapy

  • Yes. I am a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS) and provide therapy for individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, and chronic self-criticism. Treatment focuses not only on eating behaviors, but also on the emotional, relational, and psychological factors that contribute to the struggle. My goal is to help clients develop a healthier and more trusting relationship with food, their body, and themselves.

  • The Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS) credential is awarded to clinicians who have completed advanced education, supervised clinical experience, and specialized training in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders. This credential reflects a commitment to providing competent, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with eating disorders and related concerns.

  • Yes. Many people experience distress related to body image, self-worth, perfectionism, or food without meeting criteria for an eating disorder. Therapy can help develop a more compassionate and trusting relationship with your body and yourself.

  • I work with individuals experiencing concerns related to Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, chronic dieting, disordered eating patterns, body image struggles, compulsive exercise, and food-related anxiety. Treatment is tailored to each person's unique experiences and needs.

  • Yes. While every person's recovery journey is unique, full recovery is possible. Over the course of my career, I've had the privilege of working with hundreds of individuals struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating concerns, and many have gone on to experience meaningful and lasting recovery. Recovery often involves more than changing behaviors around food—it can include healing your relationship with your body, developing greater self-compassion, improving emotional well-being, and building a life that is no longer centered around the eating disorder. While the path looks different for everyone, recovery and meaningful change are absolutely possible.

Couples Therapy

  • Yes. I work with couples seeking to improve communication, strengthen connection, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and develop healthier relationship patterns.

  • Many couples begin therapy when communication becomes difficult, conflict feels repetitive, trust has been damaged, or emotional connection has decreased. Couples therapy can also be helpful proactively, helping partners strengthen their relationship before problems become more severe.

  • No. Many couples seek therapy simply because they want a stronger relationship, improved communication, or greater understanding of one another. Therapy can support both struggling and healthy relationships.

  • Couples therapy provides a structured space to better understand relationship dynamics, improve communication, address recurring patterns, and strengthen emotional connection. Sessions focus on helping both partners feel heard, understood, and supported while working toward shared goals.