Starting Psychotherapy
Individual Psychotherapy for Women in Midlife
Beginning therapy — and choosing who to do that work with — are meaningful decisions.
This page outlines how consultations and ongoing psychotherapy are structured so you can determine whether working together in this way feels like the right fit.
The Initial Consultation
I offer a complimentary 30-minute video or phone consultation for women considering individual psychotherapy. This conversation is an opportunity to discuss what you’re navigating, ask questions about how I work and to determine whether this approach feels like the right fit. The consultation is not a therapy session.
Ongoing Work
This is depth-oriented, trauma-informed psychotherapy. It is not short-term coaching, crisis stabilization, or solely symptom management. The work addresses underlying dynamics contributing to anxiety, relational distress, identity transitions, and emotional reactivity.
Meaningful change unfolds gradually, through consistency in treatment — the experiences, patterns and responses we'll be addressing often have deep roots. If weekly sessions aren't the right fit for your life right now, a therapy intensive offers a way to address a specific, contained piece of what you would like to work through within a defined window of time (see FAQ for details). Before scheduling a consultation, you may want to consider which of these approaches — and what each involves financially and logistically — seem appropriate for you.
Fees & Structure
Initial consultation: Complimentary (30 minutes)
First session: $360 (60-75 minutes)
Ongoing sessions: $300 (50 minutes)
Extended sessions and intensives are available — details in the [FAQ].
This is a private-pay practice. I do not participate in insurance networks.
If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a monthly superbill for potential reimbursement.
Who This Work Is Well-Suited For
Are open to weekly, ongoing therapy
Want to understand underlying patterns, not only manage immediate symptoms
Are comfortable with private-pay psychotherapy at $300–$360 per session
When This May Not Be the Right Fit
This practice may not be the right fit if you are seeking:
Crisis stabilization or emergency-level care
Court-mandated therapy
Active substance use or eating disorder treatment, or conditions that may be better supported through in-person or higher-level care than this telehealth practice provides.
Couples therapy
Insurance-based, short-term treatment models
If you are unsure, the consultation can help clarify next steps and ensure you are connected with appropriate support.
Scheduling a Consultation
If this feels like the right fit, the next step is a consultation.