FAQs

  • That’s totally fine, and completely normal! (I get nervous before sessions sometimes, too!)

    Many people reach out after months or years of thinking about therapy. You don’t need to arrive polished, articulate, or fully certain about why you’re here. We begin wherever you are.

  • You can expect to feel welcome. My aim is to ensure that each and every person who walks through my door leaves feeling deeply known, and a little clearer about who they are and where they’re going in life.

    The first session is about getting to know YOU—what brings you in, what you’re hoping for, and how we might work together. We’ll go at your pace. You don’t need to spill your whole life story right away (unless you want to). I’ll ask thoughtful questions to get a sense of where you've been, what you’re carrying, and where you’d like to go. We’ll also talk about your goals for therapy and what you’d like this space to feel like. My hope is that you leave the first session feeling seen, not scrutinized.

  • I’m happy to accept Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Aetna, and I also accept HSA/FSA forms of payment.

    My out-of-pocket rates are as follows:

    • $140 for a 50-minute individual session

    • $150 for a 50-minute couples session

  • i’m located in the Oasis counseling building in Ellisville:

    254 Clarkson Rd, Ellisville, MO 63011

  • That depends on you, your goals, and what brings you to therapy in the first place. Some people come in with a specific issue they’d like to work through and may feel ready to wrap up after a few months. Others are looking for longer-term support as they explore deeper patterns or navigate major life changes.

    In our first few sessions, we’ll talk about what you hope to get out of counseling. From there, we’ll set some initial goals and check in periodically to see how things are going. Therapy isn’t meant to last forever, but it’s also not a race. The goal is meaningful, lasting change, not a quick fix. And I’ll walk with you as long as that process is helpful.

    If and when you're ready to end therapy, we’ll talk about how to wrap things up in a way that feels thoughtful and complete.

  • Many of my clients are thoughtful women who feel emotionally overextended. They’re usually navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, grief, identity shifts, or seasons of emotional overwhelm. Others feel stuck in patterns they can name intellectually but struggle to change emotionally. Together, we navigate:

    • depression and emotional numbness

    • anxiety and chronic overthinking

    • attachment wounds and relationship difficulties

    • life transitions and questions of identity or meaning

    • PMDD, chronic stress, and nervous system overwhelm

    • faith, spirituality, and questions of purpose

    • teens and adults who feel deeply and think deeply

  • Yes, I offer both in-person and virtual sessions. Virtual sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform and can be a great option for those with tight schedules, health concerns, or long commutes. If you’re not sure which format is best for you, we can talk about it together.

  • Yes—wholeheartedly. I am committed to creating a welcoming, affirming space for clients of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and relationship structures. I believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and supported without judgment. If it matters to you, it matters in therapy—and I’ll meet you with openness, warmth, and respect.

  • I work with teens aged 15+ on a selective basis (those who are introspective, creative, and genuinely interested in participating in therapy). If your teen is curious about this process and open to exploring their inner world, I’d be honored to walk alongside them. If you’re unsure whether we’d be a good fit, feel free to reach out—we can talk it through together. And if it seems like someone else might be a better match, I’m happy to provide a trusted referral.

  • Absolutely. If your faith is important to you, it can be a deeply meaningful part of our work. I’m a Christian, and my worldview is shaped by a belief in dignity, redemption, and grace—but I serve clients from all spiritual backgrounds (or none at all). I won’t impose my beliefs, and I’ll always follow your lead in exploring what matters most to you.

  • My work is rooted in attachment theory—the idea that our earliest relationships shape how we connect, cope, and care, both for others and ourselves. I begin by building trust through deep listening and thoughtful questions that help me understand who you are and where you’ve been.

    As therapy unfolds, I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities, depending on your needs and goals. These may include:

    • Internal Family Systems (IFS) – a powerful framework for understanding the different “parts” of yourself with curiosity and compassion.

    • Radical Self-Compassion – based on the work of Kristin Neff, this approach helps you treat yourself with the same kindness you'd offer a dear friend.

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – helps you clarify your values and take meaningful action, even in the face of difficult emotions.

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – occasionally used to build skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

    I tailor the process to you—anchored in relationship, shaped by science, and always oriented toward growth.

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