Absolutely — you can use online therapy even if you don’t have insurance. Many entrepreneurs choose to pay privately because it offers greater flexibility, privacy, and control over their care. Online therapy is accessible without going through an insurance provider, and you’re free to schedule sessions in a way that fits your workload and lifestyle. If you’re navigating the demands of running a business, this can be a practical way to get consistent support without the limitations that sometimes come with insurance plans.

Most clients meet weekly. Some prefer bi‑weekly, while Accelerated Therapy involves multiple sessions per week. Frequency is tailored to your needs and goals.

Sessions are structured, collaborative, and goal‑oriented. We review your progress, explore current challenges, and work through evidence‑based strategies that support your goals.

Yes. I have extensive experience treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and high‑risk clinical presentations. My background includes crisis intervention, safety planning, and supporting clients with complex histories.

Yes. I frequently work with entrepreneurs, executives, and individuals in demanding roles who need support with stress, burnout, decision fatigue, and maintaining emotional resilience. 

Both. Some clients prefer short‑term, focused work; others benefit from longer‑term support. We determine the right fit together. 

I provide crisis‑focused therapeutic support, such as safety planning and stabilization. I do not provide emergency services. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing an emergency, please contact local emergency services. 

Both states require that clients be physically located within the state during sessions. Licensing laws differ, but your experience as a client remains consistent across both states. 

At this time, I am providing services to Maryland clients and my practice is fully virtual, with sessions held online through a secure, confidential platform. However, I’m in the process of expanding my services and will begin offering in‑person appointments in the greater Livermore, California area in 2027. As those plans take shape, I’ll share updates about location, availability, and scheduling so you can choose the setting that feels best for your care.

An evidence‑based approach to therapy means using treatments that are supported by solid scientific research rather than relying on guesswork or untested methods. These approaches are grounded in studies that show which strategies are most effective for specific concerns, and they’re continually refined as new findings emerge. When I say that I use an evidence‑based approach, I mean that the strategies we work with are grounded in solid research and have been shown to help people make real, lasting change. Instead of relying on trends or guesswork, I draw from methods that have been tested in clinical studies and proven effective for the kinds of challenges you may be facing. For you, that means the work we do together is thoughtful, intentional, and supported by what we know actually helps people heal and grow — not just in theory, but in practice.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a structured, research‑supported approach that helps you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. In our work together, we look at the patterns that may be keeping you stuck — like unhelpful beliefs or automatic reactions — and develop practical tools to shift them. CBT is active and collaborative, meaning we focus on building skills you can use in your daily life to reduce distress, improve coping, and create meaningful, lasting change. It’s a straightforward, effective method that gives you both insight and concrete strategies to support your wellbeing.

If you've had difficult or disappointing experiences with therapy in the past, you're not alone — and it doesn’t mean future therapy won’t be helpful. I want you to know that your concerns are valid and worth talking about.

One of the most important things you can do is speak openly with your new therapist about what didn’t work before. In our work together, we’ll take time to understand what didn’t feel helpful before — whether it was a mismatch in approach, a lack of cultural understanding, or simply not feeling heard. Your insight into what hasn’t worked is incredibly valuable, and we'll use it to shape a process that feels more supportive and aligned with your goals. Therapy should be collaborative, respectful, and tailored to you. You deserve a space where you feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow — and I’m committed to helping you build that.

Yes. I am a Board‑Approved Clinical Supervisor in Maryland and have supervised clinicians working toward licensure. In California, I am pending supervisor approval to supervise APCCs.