NavigationHomeAboutServicesIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyCouples TherapyGrandparent & Extended FamilyThe Mental LoadPracticeFAQContactContact Me
Individual Therapy

Where real
conversations happen

One-on-one therapy for adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the everyday complexities of being human.

New York State Michigan In-Person & Telehealth Insurance Accepted
Individual Therapy

You do not have to be in crisis
to deserve support

Individual therapy is a confidential, one-on-one space dedicated entirely to you. Your story, your pace, your goals. Whether you are navigating something acute or simply carrying more than you should have to carry alone, therapy can help.

I am an individual therapist who leans away from pathologizing the normal complexities of being human. Conflict, grief, relationship struggles, and moments of feeling lost or overwhelmed are not disorders. They are part of a full life. My work is not about labeling what is wrong with you. It is about understanding what has happened, what you are carrying, and what you need to move forward.

Sessions are 53 minutes and available in person at my Hamburg, NY office or via secure telehealth throughout New York State and Michigan.

Insurance Accepted

I accept most major insurance plans including Medicaid and Medicare plans through Headway. If you have coverage, you will pay your plan's copay or coinsurance rather than the full session rate.

Aetna Cigna Blue Cross Blue Shield UnitedHealthcare Oscar Health Optum Medicaid (NY) Medicare Advantage + more

A free 15-minute phone consultation is available before your first session. No commitment required.

What I Help With

Common reasons people reach out

Anxiety

Persistent worry, panic, social anxiety, and the exhausting work of managing a nervous system that will not settle.

Depression

Persistent low mood, loss of motivation, disconnection from yourself and the things that used to matter.

Life Transitions

Career changes, relationship shifts, loss, relocation, new parenthood, and any moment that requires a new version of yourself.

Relationship Challenges

Patterns that keep showing up in relationships, difficulty with trust or intimacy, or simply wanting to show up better for the people you love.

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Perinatal anxiety, postpartum depression, birth trauma, and the emotional complexity of becoming a parent.

Self-Understanding

A desire to understand yourself better, break old patterns, and build a more intentional relationship with your own mind and life.

What Working With Me Looks Like

Therapy that feels like a
real conversation

Therapy with me is not a formal, clinical experience where you sit across from someone taking notes and nodding. It is a real conversation. Sometimes we go deep into patterns and complicated feelings that have been running your life without your permission. Sometimes we talk about the TikTok that somehow perfectly captured your entire mood, or the moment this week that felt harder than it should have. Both of those conversations matter.

I do not see you as the sum of your problems. I see a whole person who has developed ways of moving through the world that made sense at some point, and who is now ready to understand them more clearly and build something better. A significant part of my work is helping people recognize their own patterns, name them without judgment, and develop real skills for responding differently. That process builds genuine confidence over time, not just insight.

I work from an attachment-focused lens, drawing on Internal Family Systems, DBT, CBT, and Emotionally Focused Therapy depending on what you need and when. My approach is flexible because people are not one size fits all, and neither is good therapy.

You can expect warmth, honesty, and the occasional laugh. You can also expect to be gently challenged when you are ready for it, and met with genuine curiosity about who you are rather than who your symptoms suggest you might be.

My Approach in Practice

I identify strengths first. Understanding what is already working in your life is as important as understanding what is not. From there we build skills, deepen self-awareness, and work on the patterns that are getting in your way.

Attachment-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems DBT CBT Emotionally Focused Therapy
Insurance & Payment

Fees and insurance

I accept the following insurance plans for individual therapy through the Headway provider portal. If your plan is not listed, a superbill can be provided for out-of-network reimbursement.

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
  • Cigna
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Highmark
  • Humana
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Priority Health
  • Tricare
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
Out of Network Rate
$150

Per 53-minute session

If you are not using insurance, the self-pay rate is $150 per session. HSA cards and all major credit cards are accepted. A superbill can be provided for out-of-network reimbursement.

All Major Credit Cards HSA Cards Superbill Available

Ready to get started?

I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation before your first session. There is no obligation and no pressure.