Therapy is a collaborative process where you work with a trained professional to explore concerns, gain insight, and develop tools for growth and healing. People seek therapy for many reasons, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, stress, life transitions, help with parenting, and personal development. Therapy doesn’t happen “to you,” it is the result of work we do together.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply want support navigating life, therapy may be helpful. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and trauma-informed. I use EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and relational neuroscience research to support your goals, while honoring your unique experiences, strengths, and goals.

This depends upon the age of your child.

For most children 10 and younger: Therapy is a collaborative process between the child, the parent, and the therapist. Younger children are developmentally wired to respond to their environments, and will need adult support to change behavior, to change the environment, and to experience positive change. Parents need to be engaged in therapy with their young child.

For most teens 13 and older: Developmentally, teens need to separate from their parents to see themselves as individuals. Teens more typically value privacy and are more able to make choices that can contribute to positive or negative change. I ask that you allow your teen’s therapy to be private unless they choose to share. The therapist will break confidentiality to share safety concerns.

10-13 year olds fall somewhere in the middle.

Therapy scheduling varies depending on your goals and needs. Some clients benefit from short-term therapy, while others choose longer-term support.

Many clients choose to attend an hour of therapy weekly or every other week, but others need a more creative schedule - extended 2-5 hour sessions, weekend intensives, etc. I am willing to work creatively with you to find a schedule that works for you.

I’m currently in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, which means I can bill BCBS directly. Contact your insurance provider directly for information about your benefits and the out-of-pocket cost to you.

If I cannot accept your insurance plan, you can choose to submit out-of-network claims to your insurance for personal reimbursement, or you can pay out of pocket (also known as “private pay”).

If you have financial need, feel free to bring up your concerns during your free consultation call or at our first session and we can discuss a fee that works for both of us.

I offer sessions in person in Holland, Michigan and secure Telehealth sessions to people throughout the state of Michigan.

Finding the right therapist is important. If it doesn’t feel like a good fit, I’m happy to discuss next steps or provide referrals.