Individual Mental Health Counseling
Therapy is a consistent and emotionally warm place for clients to attend to their mental health with someone who is unconditionally supportive and empathic. I prioritize meeting clients where they are at, and collaboratively work with them to achieve their goals.
Specializatons
I have extensive experience and specialize in working with older adolescents and adults living with anxiety and depressive disorders, such as generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and major depressive disorder. Niche groups that have seen impactful change during our work together include:
-People struggling with stress and anxiety while attempting to balance demands of multiple roles in their lives. High-achieving adults find comfort in having a therapist provide emotional support, something they often give but rarely receive.
-Teens and young adults feeling stress and anxiety about life transitions, such as applying to and entering college, entering the workforce, and navigating social changes.
-People from marginalized groups whose mental health is impacted by systemic oppression.
-People of color and LGBTQIA+ folks looking for support in identity development.
-Cancer patients struggling with diagnosis, treatment, and healing.
Client Portal
At the beginning of counseling clients will complete digital documentation through their private online portal. They can access their portal at anytime to view appointment statuses, retrieve session links, see billing invoices, and submit intake documents. All scheduled Telehealth sessions will come with a one-time video call link sent via email or text 48 and 24 hours before each appointment.
Insurance and Payment
I accept most Blue Cross Blue Shield plans and Optum brands (Optum, United, AllWays, Mass General Brigham Health) . Insurance companies are the only parties that can guarantee that I am in-network with your specific plan. I recommend folks connect with their insurer to confirm coverage so that financial expectations are clear before beginning. To check coverage, you may need my National Provider Identification (NPI) number: 1972084614. If you need help with the process, please let me know.
If clients are interested in paying privately for sessions, I would be happy to provide a super bill (essentially, a receipt) for meetings, and those can then be submitted to insurances for possible reimbursement, depending on out-of-network benefits.
“Why Telehealth? “
I transitioned to a 100% Telehealth practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clients found that video calls are just as effective as in-person meetings, and that commuting to a therapy office before or after a day of school or work added un-necessary bulk to their busy lives. No more need to navigate unpredictable weather or traffic to attend meetings.
Additionally, Telehealth helps clients to access quality care that they deserve. Clients are able to be more selective about provider fit because they can meet with anyone licensed in their state. As long as a counselor is licensed in the state the client is physically in, Telehealth therapy services can be provided. I am licensed in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida.
