I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker in full-time private practice.
I offer a classic "talk" therapy approach to treat a wide range of problems. I have experience with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families.
The process of looking for a therapist can be difficult. There are so many conditions and diagnoses to be considered that it can leave you wondering where you fit in. The reality is that diagnoses are inherently limiting in their scope, so there is no perfect "fit", as such. I only offer a formal diagnosis to satisfy health insurance providers. Otherwise, I work with my clients to look at the breadth and scope of the impact of their problem as a whole life experience. Symptoms rarely just suddenly appear; with a little work, clients usually discover that a fuse was lit at some point in their lives and that they can fully understand why they feel the way they do if they follow the path to where the match was struck. At this point, the work begins to change beliefs, perceptions and behaviors. Awareness is just the beginning, so having the support and expertise to help manage the growth to come is important. I believe that my people can experience a life-altering difference in their lives through the use of guided, genuine conversation in an accepting, non-judgmental setting. It is important to have a safe place to challenge yourself and be challenged to change.
Office hours are flexible. I am currently on the panels for CareFirst BlueCross/Blue Shield and Cigna, as well as Employee Assistance Program panels for Business Health Services and ComPsych. My credentials allow me to offer services as an Out of Network (OON) provider, which can be easier to manage than it sounds, mainly involving the submission of paperwork so that you can be reimbursed directly. A call to your provider should tell you what you need to know about such an arrangement. My basic rate per session is $110. For your convenience, I accept most credit cards.
