WHY INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY?

Do the same problems occur repeatedly?
Do your emotions get in your way?
Do you often focus on the past or future?
Do you have challenges coping with demands of home, school, or work?
Do you ever or often feel overwhelmed?
Do you have difficulty saying “no?”
Do you react impulsively?
Do you ruminate, have regrets, or hold resentments?
Do you struggle to live within your values or self-respect?
Do you repeat the same ineffective patterns?
Do you engage in behaviors that make the original issue worse?
Do you have difficulty tolerating distress?
Do you find yourself going through the motions?
Do you want to live a better life?
INVEST IN YOU

Individual Psychotherapy
One of the best indicators of therapeutic success is the relationship between patient and therapist. Finding the right therapist-match is essential.  Research has shown that a solid therapeutic alliance is one of the key factors in enhancing positive treatment outcome.  I provide therapy to those (aged 18 and above) who are eager to take active steps to live a more meaningful and joyful life. My patients comes from a diverse range of ages, backgrounds, histories, beliefs and treatment needs. I am eager and grateful to work with anyone ready to improve their lives and live skillfully.  

Speciality Clinical Areas:
*depression
*anxiety
*self-harm behaviors
*eating & body image issues
*borderline personality disorder
*adjustment / life transition
*emotional vulnerability / dysregulation
*relationship difficulties

Process:
The first step is to meet for an intake evaluation to see if we would be a good fit to work together.  During the intake I will ask you questions about your presenting concerns and your background.  You will also have the opportunity to ask me questions. Together we will decide if we will work together. Dependent upon your needs, individual psychotherapy can be short-term (1-20 sessions) or long-term.  Treatment typically consists of a once-weekly or bi-weekly session.

Fees: 
Intakes and sessions are 45-minutes and billed commensurate with the rate in the NC Triangle area; longer sessions are pro-rated and billed accordingly. Full payment of fees are due at the time of each intake/session.  

Insurance:  
All insurance (out-of-network) except for managed care are accepted.  Contact your insurance company to inquire about your policy’s coverage for mental health services. I am in-network only with the Duke University student insurance plan. Duke students with this specific insurance are responsible for their annual deductible and copay per session.

Cancellation / Missed Appointments:
An appointment represents time reserved personally for you. Cancellation and/or rescheduling of appointments must be done 24 hours in advance or the full fee will be charged for the session. Insurance cannot be billed for a missed or late appointment, so you will be responsible for the entire charge of the reserved time. The reason this policy is in place is to give me an opportunity to fill the slot you have reserved/cancelled with another patient who is available and in need of an appointment.