Questions? Answers.
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How often will we meet?
To gain momentum, we’ll initially meet weekly. As you experience relief and confidence in implementing new insights and tools with success we’ll gradually meet less frequently while keeping therapeutic value in mind. Always, it is a collaborative approach.
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Why telehealth?
Research confirms its effectiveness. Consumers love the ease, simplicity, and privacy. For many, it’s the preferred approach to therapy as it makes therapy possible and life less complicated.
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Why private pay only?
Insurance isn’t the enemy yet insurance dictates that I view you through a medical model versus given the freedom to focus on your needs and goals.
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Is therapy worth my time and money?
Maybe a more helpful question is what do you value? If emotional and relational health is a priority which is the starting place for a satisfying life and a significant contributor to physical health, then therapy is absolutely worth your time and money.
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What are sessions going to be like?
A session is uniquely your space. Sometimes we’ll talk and get curious about what is going on in your life or relationships. Other times it will be more practical - learning about and practicing skills that will serve you for a lifetime.
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How many sessions is this going to take?
Due to the numerous variables and uniqueness of each beautiful client or couple that I meet, there is no way of knowing. But I do know that I will follow your lead and honor your goals. It’s a collaborative effort to figure out what is best for you.
Additional Information
Therapeutic Approaches
Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT)
The Gottman Method
Attachment-Based
Experiential Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Somatic and Mindfulness Approaches
Academic Training
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Welfare: Olivet Nazarene University
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology: Magna cum laude - Moody Theological Seminary
Clinical Training
The Gottman Method for Couples Levels 1, 2, and 3
Gottman’s Treating Affairs and Trauma
Gottman’s Treating Addictions
Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship
Emotionally Focused Therapy Core Skills 1 ,2, 3, and 4
Continuation of training under the supervision of Dr. Gregory Hocott, Ph.D. and Debi Scimeca Diaz, LMSW (EFT Trainer and Supervisor)
Additional Certification
Gottman Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work - Leadership Training
Gottman Bringing Baby Home - Leadership Training
Telehealth Certification
While I place great value on academic and clinical training, it is often only useful to the degree that a therapist regularly tends to all aspects of his or her life: emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual.
