Your journey begins here.

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel significant. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your relationship, we're here to help make the process feel clear and approachable. Explore what to expect, find answers to common questions, and learn how we'll work together to create a personalized path forward.

Insurance

Please send an email if you’re a prospective client and we will forward you a copy of the initial paperwork. The info is useful for treatment planning, your informed consent, billing insurance, and clarifying office policies.

We work with the following in-network insurance plans:

Aetna
BCBS
Cigna
PEIA
The Health Plan
Tri-Care
United Healthcare
UPMC

 Always check with your insurer, as some programs have multiple plans that reimburse out of network providers (often at a different rate),  and some have multiple plans that may or may not contract with us.  Finally, ask about Copay and Deductible information.  Some insurance programs have a lofty deductible that will require you pay the first 100-1500 dollars before they pick up the charges.

Cancellation Policy: A 24 hour notice is needed if you are unable to keep your appointment.  Clients can be billed for all appointments missed without 24 hour notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Therapy can be beneficial whether you're navigating a specific challenge or simply looking for greater clarity, balance, or personal growth. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or seeking support through a life transition, therapy can provide a thoughtful space to explore your experiences and develop meaningful strategies for moving forward.

  • Your first session is an opportunity to get to know one another. We'll discuss what brings you to therapy, your personal history, your goals, and any questions you may have about the process. Together, we'll begin developing an approach tailored to your unique needs and circumstances.

  • The length of therapy varies from person to person. Some clients seek short-term support around a specific concern, while others benefit from longer-term work that allows for deeper exploration and lasting growth. We'll regularly assess your progress and adjust your treatment plan as your needs evolve.

  • That's perfectly okay. During your initial consultation, we'll discuss your concerns and goals together and recommend the approach that best aligns with your needs. Our goal is to ensure you feel supported and confident as you begin the therapeutic process.

Resources

Therapy extends beyond the session. Our resources are designed to help you better understand yourself, develop healthy coping strategies, and navigate life's complexities with greater confidence and clarity.

  • The Gottman Institute — Research-based resources for couples, communication, conflict, and relationship health.

    Dr. Sue Johnson / Emotionally Focused Therapy — Resources on attachment, emotional connection, and couples therapy.

    Esther Perel — Resources and perspectives on relationships, intimacy, desire, and modern partnership.

  • The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family — An introduction to Bowen Family Systems Theory and the ways family relationships can shape emotional patterns.

    Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) — Tools for communicating needs, feelings, boundaries, and requests with greater clarity and compassion.

  • Emily Nagoski — Resources stress, sexuality, relationships, and understanding the mind-body connection.

  • Janina Fisher — Articles and resources related to trauma, dissociation, and trauma-informed treatment.

    NeuroLaunch — Free mental health library, a collection of accessible mental-health education and resources.

  • Neurodivergent Insights — Resources and education related to neurodivergence and neurodiversity.

    Lived Experience Educator — Resources and perspectives informed by lived experience.

  • Irvin D. Yalom — Books exploring psychotherapy, relationships, meaning, and the human experience.

    Viktor E. Frankl — Books exploring meaning, resilience, suffering, and purpose.