FAQs
How do I get started?
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I offer a free 15-minute consultation call where we can briefly connect, get to know each other, and explore what you’re looking for in therapy. It’s also a space for you to ask any questions and get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit.
If we decide to move forward, we can schedule an initial session and begin the process at a pace that feels supportive to you.
What are your fees and do you accept insurance?
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I offer private pay sessions at a rate of $190 for a 55-minute virtual session. I can also provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement, which you may submit to your insurance company for possible partial reimbursement depending on your plan.
Do you offer in-person therapy?
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Yes. In addition to virtual therapy, I offer limited in-person appointments in Bethesda, Maryland on Thursdays. If you are interested in meeting in person, feel free to mention this when you reach out, and we can discuss availability.
What is your therapy style?
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I offer a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed space where you can slow down, explore what you’re carrying, and reconnect with yourself with greater awareness and compassion.
My work integrates traditional psychotherapy with body-based and mindfulness approaches, and is always tailored to your unique needs and pace.
What is Somatic Experiencing?
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Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a body-oriented approach to healing trauma and stress that focuses on the connection between the nervous system, emotions, and physical sensations.
After overwhelming experiences, the body can hold onto unprocessed survival energy, sometimes experienced as tension, anxiety, shutdown, or a sense of being “stuck.” SE supports the gentle processing and release of this stored activation, helping the nervous system move toward greater regulation, balance, and a sense of safety. Rather than focusing only on talking about experiences, SE invites a gradual awareness of what is happening in the body, allowing sensations to unfold in a way that feels manageable and supportive.
In our work together, I may incorporate Somatic Experiencing by inviting curiosity toward body sensations, breath, grounding, and nervous system responses, always at a pace that feels right for you. The goal is not to fix or force change, but to support the nervous system in processing what has been held, building resilience, and deepening your connection with yourself.
For more information about Somatic Experiencing, you can visit Somatic Experiencing International: https://traumahealing.org/about-us/
How do yoga and therapy connect?
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Therapy can help us explore thoughts, emotions, patterns, and life experiences, while yoga offers a way to connect more directly with the body and nervous system. I believe healing happens not only through insight and understanding, but also through creating a sense of safety and awareness within the body.
Many of us learn to disconnect from our bodies as a way to cope with stress, trauma, or overwhelm. Trauma-informed Yin yoga gently supports reconnection through breath, movement, stillness, and mindfulness, while emphasizing choice, self-awareness, and nervous system regulation.
For me, yoga and therapy complement one another in a meaningful way. Both can create space to slow down, listen inward, build self-compassion, and reconnect with yourself in a more grounded and authentic way. No yoga experience is needed, and yoga is never required as part of therapy.
What if I feel nervous about starting therapy?
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It’s completely natural to feel nervous about starting therapy. Reaching out, especially for the first time, can bring up uncertainty, vulnerability, or self-doubt.
We will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. In the beginning, the focus is on building a sense of comfort and creating a space where you can feel seen, supported, and not rushed. There is no pressure to share everything right away. You are welcome to show up just as you are.
If it feels helpful, we can start with a brief consultation call to get a sense of whether this feels like a good fit.