Therapy Services
“I want you to get excited about who you are, what you are, what you have, and what can still be for you. I want to inspire you to see that you can go far beyond where you are right now.”
— Virginia Satir
Individual Therapy
From life’s everyday stressors to longstanding mental health diagnoses, individual therapy offers clients a path to improve their quality of life and achieve personal growth. Individual therapy allows the client to address both chronic and acute mental health issues. I begin by engaging the client in a collaborative process to identify their concerns and create appropriate treatment goals. My treatment aims to increase the client’s understanding and insight into their emotional processes and behavior patterns. Individual therapy appointments are typically weekly, 55 minute sessions.
Couples Therapy
All couples face struggles and challenges throughout their relationships. Therapy allows couples the safe and affirming space to identify, explore and repair their problems. I work with couples to effectively address infidelity, loss of intimacy and connection, difficulty communicating, and coping with significant life changes. Couples therapy appointments are typically weekly, 55 minute sessions.
Couples Maintenance Sessions
Do you have a strong and loving relationship with your partner that you want to continue to nurture and grow? Do you want to explore new strategies for communication and conflict management? Do you want an opportunity to deepen your connection and intimacy?
It can be challenging to find time to give your relationship the attention and care that it needs. Maintenance sessions are an opportunity to prioritize the health of your relationship. Each session is two hours long and structured according to the needs of your relationship. Each partner first attends an hour long assessment to provide necessary historical information and identify the needs of the relationship. Maintenance sessions are scheduled as needed and require no long-term scheduling commitment.
Maintenance sessions are not covered by insurance. Individual assessments are $180 (1 hour) and conjoint sessions are $320 (2 hours).
Sex Therapy
Your erotic life is essential to your existence. Centering pleasure and building awareness of your body will improve your sex life. I work to help you build insight about your sexual schema and take steps toward s a more satisfying and liberating sexual life. I provide sexual health education, relational sex therapy, and help clients develop a mindful presence during sex. My practice is queer, kink, and poly affirming. Sex therapy appointments are typically weekly, 60 minute sessions. Sex therapy sessions are not always covered by insurance.
FAQs
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call, e-mail, or message me here to schedule your free phone consultation. After the consultation, I will provide you with a link for online scheduling.
What can I expect during the first session?
It is normal to feel nervous or anxious about beginning therapy. I offer a safe and affirming therapeutic relationship that fosters growth and change. After you schedule your first session, you will receive an invitation to set up your personal online portal. You will complete tasks online including setting up your account and reviewing and signing paperwork. At your first session, I will review the paperwork with you and answer any questions you may have. I will then inquire about your reasons for seeking therapy and will spend time getting to know you, not just your problems. During this session, I will help you to feel comfortable with the idea of therapy and we will begin setting therapeutic goals.
How long does therapy take?
For most people, there is no specific number of sessions. It depends on your needs and your goals. I approach each client that I work with as an individual and work collaboratively with them to create an appropriate and effective treatment plan.
What is the cost?
The fee for the initial assessment is $200 and subsequent sessions are $180. I also offer a sliding scale for those without insurance and with limited financial resources. Please contact me directly to discuss sliding scale rates. I am in network with BlueCross and BlueShield IL and accept BCBS PPO. If using insurance, you are responsible for any co-pays or deductibles.
Sliding Scale sessions are currently full. Clients requesting sliding scale fees will be placed on a waitlist.