What is Psychotherapy — and Why is it Important
Psychotherapy is a space to pause, reflect, and understand yourself more deeply. It’s more than just talking. It’s a process of exploring the patterns, pain, and questions that shape how you move through the world — learning how to shift what’s no longer working.
Therapy can help when things feel overwhelming, and also when something just feels off. Maybe you're carrying anxiety that doesn’t make sense on paper. Maybe you're grieving, feeling disconnected, using substances to copy, or unsure of who you are or what you need. These aren't problems you have to solve alone. They’re signs that something important in you wants attention.
The relationship between client and therapist matters. Therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and not like you have to explain or defend the parts of yourself that have always felt out of place.
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Anxiety can be exhausting. It buzzes in the background, tightens your chest, and fills your mind with what-ifs. Whether rooted in stress, past experiences, or the pressure to hold it all together, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Addiction isn’t just about the substance — it’s about what you’re trying to soothe, escape, or silence. Whether you're in recovery, re-evaluating your relationship with substances, or feeling stuck in a pattern, therapy can help.
Identity is never one-dimensional — and exploring yours should feel like expansion, not explanation. Therapy offers a space where your intersections are honored and your truth is safe to surface.
Trauma isn't always loud — sometimes it lives in the quiet ways you disconnect, numb out, or stay small. Therapy can help you safely explore what's been buried, reclaim your power, and begin to feel whole again.
Change, even when chosen, can feel disorienting. Whether you're starting over, letting go, or facing something you didn’t plan for, therapy offers a place to pause, process, and find your footing.
Therapeutic Approaches
Not sure you're ready for change? MI meets you where you are and helps you build motivation without pressure or judgment.
Change the thoughts that keep you stuck. CBT helps you understand how your thinking patterns impact emotions and behaviors—and how to shift them.
Learn to slow down, tune in, and respond rather than react. Mindfulness can help you feel more grounded, focused, and in control.
Learn skills to manage intense emotions, strengthen relationships, and find more balance when life feels overwhelming.
When talk isn’t enough, the body holds the rest. Somatic therapy helps release stored tension, regulate emotions, and reconnect with your body.
Insurance Accepted
Out of Network
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Please Note: If I am not in-network with your insurance plan, I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.
Coverage varies depending on your provider and plan. I encourage you to contact your insurance company directly to ask how your out-of-network benefits apply to psychotherapy services and what portion of the fee may be reimbursed.
Rates & Payment
$180 per 60 minutes session
I offer sliding scale options based on financial need. Please inquire during our consultation call if you are interested in this option.
I accept all major credit cards as forms of payment. You will be charged at the end of each session.
Please contact me for any additional questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!