FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions I hear the most. I'm often updating this list. Don't see your question? Reach out to me and ask - I'm always happy to talk with you!
Logistics
My practice is fully virtual, so all sessions take place online. I'm licensed in West Virginia and Maryland and based out of Martinsburg, WV. I'm also authorized through PSYPACT, which allows me to provide telehealth services in participating states. At this time, I primarily work with clients located in West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia.
Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 7:30 pm, and Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Great question — I've got a full breakdown of how sessions work, what to expect, and who telehealth is (and isn't) a good fit for on the Telepsychology page.
Sessions are typically 53–60 minutes. At times, sessions may be shorter or longer depending on your needs and where we are in the therapy process.
I am not in-network with insurance plans, which allows me to work more flexibly and maintain greater privacy in our work. However, I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Reaching out is the first step. From there, we'll schedule a free consultation so I can hear more about what's bringing you in and we can decide if we're a good fit. If it feels like a match, we'll schedule an intake.
If it doesn't feel like a match, I'm happy to offer guidance on finding someone who better fits what you're looking for.
This is a brief (usually 15 minutes) phone call where we have a chance to connect. I'll ask about what's bringing you to therapy, and you're welcome to ask me anything. Together, we'll decide whether it makes sense to move forward with scheduling an intake.
Therapy Questions
I work with individuals ages 15 and older. While most of my work is with adults, I also enjoy working with adolescents.
Not at this time - I provide one-on-one therapy for people ages 15 and older. While we often explore relationship dynamics in therapy, I do not currently offer couples therapy. I often work with individuals who have personal histories that are affecting their relationship, so if this is you, please reach out.
I do often suggest things to work on between sessions, but it's always collaborative and tailored to you. This might include practicing a skill we've discussed, reflecting on a pattern as it shows up, or occasionally using a worksheet if it feels helpful.
Therapy is a learning process — understanding patterns that are no longer serving you and practicing new ways of responding. Because of that, one hour per week is often not enough on its own to support meaningful, long-term change.
My approach is integrative and grounded in an interpersonal and psychodynamic understanding of patterns. From there, I use a range of evidence-based approaches — cognitive behavioral, emotion-focused, and existential work — tailored through an individualized case formulation.
Therapy works best as a collaborative process. Research consistently shows that the quality of the relationship, along with both your engagement and mine, is strongly linked to outcomes. In practice, that means showing up consistently, being willing to reflect honestly, and engaging with the work both in and outside of sessions.
Things like noticing patterns as they come up, journaling, practicing something we've discussed, or being open to experiencing difficult emotions. Bringing in what feels important to you — especially as it relates to your goals — also helps us make the most of our time together.
A Few Fun Questions
I use ClickUp to stay organized, and Spotify and Libby for music, podcasts, and books — some of the ways I learn, unwind, and stay engaged with new ideas.
Fall. I'm very much here for the cozy, slightly spooky energy — warm drinks, leaves changing, and Halloween season. It's a time that invites slowing down and reflecting, which fits how I approach therapy.
Both — I'm not very good at choosing just one. My pets sometimes make a cameo in sessions, and it's usually a welcome interruption that helps the space feel more at ease.
I'm pretty creative, and that sometimes shows up in how I look — I'll occasionally wear more colorful or sparkly makeup, and I've had bright hair over the years. It's a form of self-expression that helps me feel grounded, and I think creativity plays a bigger role in emotional life than we often give it credit for.
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