Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, I am dedicated to promoting an environment of respect, appreciation, and inclusivity. I work to offer support that affirms the dignity, value, and worth of all people. I am an LGBTQIA+ advocate and ally.

Item Yes. I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can get a sense of whether working together is the right fit. You can reach out through the contact page to get started.

The relationship between therapist and client is one of the most important factors in whether therapy works. I’d encourage you to trust your gut during our consultation. If you feel heard, comfortable, and like I understand what you’re dealing with, that’s a good sign. If the fit isn’t right, I’m happy to help point you in a better direction.

Yes, therapy is completely confidential. This means that your personal information and what you share in therapy cannot be shared without your consent. However, there are a few times when confidentiality must be broken in the interest of protecting you, others, or for legal reasons. These are rare but could include imminent threat emergencies including threats of suicide and homicide, mandated reporting of situations involving abuse or neglect of a minor or elderly person, and court mandates or subpoenas.

I offer both teleheatlh and in person sessions in my office. Currently all of my intensive sessions are held in person. Both options have their benefits and I am happy to discuss which would be best for you.

I see clients in person in Nashville, Tennessee at my Music Row office. I also offer telehealth therapy to adults throughout Tennessee and South Carolina. For therapy intensives, I can travel to other locations in Tennessee and South Carolina for an additional fee.

My office is located at 1222 16th Ave S, Suite 12 in Nashville’s Music Row neighborhood. It’s centrally situated and easy to get to — close to Vanderbilt and Belmont universities, accessible from the interstate, and just minutes from downtown Nashville. Free parking is available in our lot, which is a rare find in this part of the city.

Individual and couples sessions are available in 50-minute ($185), 75-minute ($250), and 120-minute ($400) formats. Therapy intensives range from a half day ($750) to a full day ($1,500), two days ($3,000), or three days ($4,500). I am an out-of-network provider — if your insurance plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits, I can provide a superbill for potential reimbursement.

For payments, I use IVYPay, which is a HIPAA secure payment processing service for therapists. You will be able to upload a debit, credit, or HSA/FSA card to be kept on file. If you ever need to change your card, just let me know during our session. I can also accept checks or cash.

I am not in network with any insurance plans. Services may be covered in part if your insurance offers out of network coverage. Please check with them to confirm and request a super bill if you would like to submit a claim to them for reimbursement. Please note that insurance reimbursement requires a diagnosis.

Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice, or missed sessions without notice, are charged the full session fee.

I work with adults navigating trauma and family of origin issues, grief and loss, relationship patterns, adverse religious experiences and midlife transitions including identity, body image, empty nest, and caring for aging parents.

Both, and working with men and women is something I feel equally passionate about — though for different reasons.

For men, culture has taught them that they shouldn’t need help, that vulnerability is weakness, and that they should be able to handle things on their own. That couldn’t be further from the truth — and it keeps a lot of men stuck. I work to create a space where men feel genuinely safe to explore what’s underneath, without judgment. Whether you’re dealing with relationship struggles, grief, midlife questions, trauma, or just a sense that something is off, you deserve support too.

For women, my passion comes from my own lived experience. I know what it is to lose yourself — to spend years meeting everyone else’s needs, shrinking, performing, and wondering who you actually are underneath all of it. Working with women navigating midlife, identity, relationships, empowerment, and the quiet exhaustion of carrying too much is some of the most meaningful work I do. You are not too much. You are not too needy. You are allowed to take up space and ask for what you need.

Absolutely. You don’t need your partner in the room to do meaningful work on your relationship. Individual therapy gives you space to understand your own patterns, needs, and history — and that self-awareness can bring real clarity and direction, both about yourself and about the relationship you’re in.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Adverse religious experiences include any harmful, coercive, or controlling dynamics that occur within religious systems or faith communities. This might include spiritual abuse, religious trauma, manipulation, shame-based teaching, or experiences that left you feeling damaged, unworthy, or unsafe. It also includes the complex grief that often follows leaving a faith community or navigating a significant shift in belief — deconstruction, reconstruction, or somewhere in between.

If your religious history has shaped the way you see yourself, your relationships, or your worth, that’s worth exploring. You don’t have to have experienced overt abuse for this work to be relevant to you. Many people carry wounds from religious environments that were well-intentioned but still harmful in their impact.

deally yes, but real change can sometimes begin with just one person. If your partner isn’t ready, individual therapy can still help you understand your own patterns and shift the dynamic in your relationship. Many couples find that one partner starting therapy opens the door for the other to eventually join.

If your partner is hesitant but willing to give it a try, that’s enough. I’m experienced in working with couples where one person is uncertain, and I welcome that. Sometimes just showing up is the hardest part — and we can work with wherever each of you is starting from.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Yes, and it’s work I genuinely love. Premarital counseling done well goes far beyond logistics and compatibility checklists — it’s an opportunity to really understand each other before life gets complicated. We’ll explore communication patterns, family of origin influences, conflict styles, expectations around intimacy, finances, family, and the deeper values that will shape your life together.

Many couples come to me after completing a more traditional or faith-based premarital program and want to go deeper. Others come with no prior experience and simply want to build the strongest possible foundation before they say yes. Either way, investing in your relationship before marriage is one of the most meaningful things you can do for your future together.

Yes — and this is one of the most common things I hear. Not all approaches work for all couples, and the fit with the therapist matters enormously. If previous therapy felt like paying to have the same fight in a nicer room, a different approach and a different therapist can make a significant difference.

It varies depending on what you’re working on and where you’re starting from. Some couples make significant progress in a few months, while others benefit from longer term work. We’ll check in regularly on how things are going and adjust accordingly.

Yes. Couples therapy isn’t only for couples who want to stay together — it can also help partners make a thoughtful, intentional decision about the future of their relationship and navigate that process with less pain and more clarity.

My work with couples draws from two primary frameworks. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on attachment patterns and helping partners understand the emotional cycles that keep them stuck — building a deeper sense of safety and connection between you. Relational Life Therapy (RLT), developed by renowned family therapist Terry Real, goes further by addressing each partner’s deeper patterns — including shame, grandiosity, and family of origin wounds — directly within the couples session itself. It’s more direct and active than many traditional models, which many couples find refreshing.

I draw from both frameworks — along with other modalities — to tailor my approach to each couple rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method. My work with RLT is informed by ongoing formal training in the model.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

A therapy intensive is an extended session — ranging from a half day to three days — that allows for deep, focused work in a condensed period of time. Rather than meeting for 50 minutes once a week, an intensive gives us uninterrupted time to go deeper, move faster, and make progress that might otherwise take months of weekly sessions.

I offer four common formats: a half day (approximately 3 hours) at $750, a full day (approximately 6 hours) at $1,500, a two-day intensive at $3,000, and a three-day intensive at $4,500. That said, intensives are fully customizable — if your situation calls for something different, I’m happy to design an experience around your specific needs and goals.

For those wanting a truly immersive experience, I can also coordinate adjunct services to complement our work together, including massage, breathwork, sound bath, and somatic practitioners. These additions can deepen the therapeutic process and support integration.

Intensives are held in person at my Nashville office on Music Row. I’m happy to provide hotel/AirBnB recommendations for clients traveling from out of town. I can also travel to other locations throughout Tennessee and South Carolina for an additional fee.

No. Many clients come to an intensive without an existing therapy relationship. Before we begin I’ll spend time with you to understand your goals, set expectations, and make sure the format is the right fit.

Both. I offer intensives for individuals working through trauma, grief, life transitions, or other significant concerns, as well as for couples wanting to do concentrated relationship work.

That depends on where you are and what you’re working on. Some clients use an intensive as a standalone experience, while others transition into weekly or biweekly sessions afterward. Either way, we won’t just close the door and send you on your way. Before we wrap up we’ll create an aftercare plan together — outlining next steps, integration practices, and any ongoing support that makes sense for where you are. We’ll talk through what that looks like before and after we meet.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Absolutely — and many clients do. Nashville is one of the most visited cities in the country, and combining a therapy intensive with a trip here is something I warmly welcome. Whether you’re planning a dedicated healing experience, adding an intensive onto an existing visit, or simply looking for a reason to get out of your everyday environment and do something meaningful for yourself, Nashville is a wonderful place to do it. I’m happy to provide accommodation, dining, and experience recommendations.