Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. We'll talk about what has brought you to therapy, the challenges you're currently facing, and what you hope will be different as a result of our work together. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about my approach.

There is no expectation that you'll share every detail of your story during your first appointment. We move at a pace that feels manageable while gathering the information needed to create a treatment plan that fits your unique needs.

Absolutely. Many people wait months, or even years, before reaching out for therapy. It's common to wonder if you'll know what to say, whether you'll become overwhelmed, or if therapy will actually help.

My goal is to create a space where you don't have to have everything figured out before you begin. You don't need the "perfect" words or a neatly organized story. We simply start where you are.

Therapy may be helpful if you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or noticing that past experiences continue to affect your relationships, work, or daily life. You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.

Many of my clients come to therapy because they're tired of surviving and are ready to begin healing.

No. Therapy isn't about forcing you to revisit painful experiences before you're ready.

We'll spend time building an understanding of your experiences, identifying patterns, and developing skills that help you feel supported throughout the process. Healing happens through collaboration and support, not pressure.

I specialize exclusively in working with adults recovering from trauma, PTSD, and C-PTSD and related concerns. Rather than providing general mental health treatment for every issue, my practice is intentionally focused on helping trauma survivors heal.

I also offer 90-minute therapy sessions, allowing us to move beyond feeling rushed. Weekly extended therapy sessions provide more time for meaningful processing, evidence-based treatment, and thoughtful discussion so you can leave each appointment feeling like you've made real progress.

Weekly therapy is an excellent fit for many clients I work with. But for some trauma survivors—especially those who are highly motivated or have limited availability—a concentrated format, like my Cognitive Processing Therapy Intensives can reduce the time between sessions, maintain momentum, and allow skills learned to be applied without feeling disjointed waiting for the next session the following week to promote faster relief and recovery.

Every treatment plan is individualized and tailored along the way because your story, your goals, and your recovery are uniquely your own.

I primarily work with adults in North Carolina experiencing trauma, PTSD, complex trauma (C-PTSD), such as emotional abuse, sexual trauma/ sexual assault, and relationship trauma, anxiety, depression, traumatic grief, chronic stress and burnout, challenging, stressful, or traumatic life transitions, women’s issues, and provide LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Even if you're unsure whether what you've experienced "counts" as trauma (spoiler: Trauma is defined not by the event itself, but by how your nervous system responds to an experience that completely overwhelms your ability to cope) we can explore that together through a complimentary consultation call.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is one of the most effective, research-supported treatments for trauma & PTSD. Rather than asking you to simply "move on," CPT helps you understand how traumatic experiences have affected the way you think about yourself, other people, and the world.

Together, we'll identify the beliefs that may be keeping you stuck and work toward developing more balanced, flexible perspectives that support long-term recovery.

Yes. In addition to weekly therapy, I offer Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Intensives for clients who want to complete treatment over a shorter period of time.

My structured intensive packages provide therapy sessions over several consecutive days per week (2 days, 3 days or 4 days), allowing many clients to make meaningful progress in an accelerated way to feel better faster.

CPT Intensives are ideal for clients who:

• have plateaued in weekly therapy and want a more immersive and focused approach to help move the needle

• live in rural areas with limited access to providers specializing in trauma, PTSD, and C-PTSD

• travel frequently with time and location constraints

• are professionals who can't commit to attend weekly sessions long-term

• are highly motivated

• want to finish evidence-based PTSD treatment before returning to work or before a major life transition

• are on leave from work

• are college students on break

• military members between assignments

Book a complimentary consultation call with me to determine whether an intensive is the right fit.

Yes. All appointments are conducted through a secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. This allows you to attend therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own space while receiving specialized trauma treatment.

Because I am licensed in North Carolina, clients must be physically located within North Carolina at the time of each appointment.

I am an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly.

Many clients choose to use their out-of-network benefits, and I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Because every insurance plan is different, I recommend contacting your insurance carrier to learn about your specific out-of-network mental health benefits.

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The first step is scheduling a complimentary 20-minute consultation. During this call, we'll discuss what brings you to therapy, determine whether we're a good fit, and decide whether weekly extended sessions or a CPT Intensive best aligns with your goals.

If we decide to move forward together, we'll schedule your intake appointment and begin creating a personalized treatment plan designed around your unique story and recovery goals.