Your first session is about getting to know each other. We'll talk about what brought you in, what's going on in your life, and what you're hoping to get from therapy. You don't need to have everything figured out or know the "right" things to say — just show up as you are.

We'll also spend some time discussing how we'll work together, answer any questions you have, and make sure the fit feels right. If for any reason it doesn't, we'll help you find someone who's a better match.

The easiest way is to fill out our contact form or give us a call. We'll schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation first — this is a brief, no-pressure conversation to make sure we're a good fit before you commit to anything.

The fit between you and your therapist is one of the most important factors in successful therapy. That's exactly why we offer a free 15-minute consultation — so you can ask questions, get a sense of our approach, and decide if it feels right. But your choice and autonomy don't end there. Sometimes it takes a few sessions or more to see if the fit is right. At any time you have the right to ask for a referral to another clinician if this is what is best for you.

No referral is needed. You can contact us directly to get started. If you've been referred by another provider, that's great too — just let us know and we can coordinate care if you'd like.

Our fees range from $175 to $200 for an individual session, depending on your clinician. Initial intake sessions are slightly higher at $200-$225 per session. 

We are in the process of being credentialed for BCBS of Massachusetts, Harvard Pilgrim and Health New England. 

If you are part of a PPO network, you may be able to get reimbursed for counseling services and we are happy to provide you with a superbill.

Yes! I have licenses in Iowa, Vermont and Massachusetts. You may be  able to get reimbursed for BCBS insurance in Iowa if you have the BlueCard plan or participate in a PPO plan.

It depends on what you're working through. Some people find meaningful relief in a few months. Others stay longer because therapy becomes a valued part of how they process life. There's no set timeline — we work at your pace, with your goals in mind, and we check in regularly about how things are going.

Typically, we initially see clients weekly. This provides continuity and momentum as we walk together through the process of assessing your goals and needs and begin to develop our relationship and establish trust and safety. 

Sessions are typically 60 minutes. After 3-5 sessions we will provide our initial thoughts on what approach will be the most helpful as well as a tentative treatment plan. We will invite your thoughts and collaboratively decide next steps. 

EMDR sessions are more structured and follow a protocol. We are happy to provide additional information about EMDR, just reach out. 

Our clinicians draw from multiple evidence-based modalities including Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), EMDR and Interpersonal Process Therapy. We also utilize interventions and theory from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We tailor our approach to what works best for you — therapy should fit your needs, not the other way around.

Yes. Although we believe that in-person therapy provides a level of connection deeper than virtual work, we know not everyone can attend in person and there are good uses of online therapy. We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for clients who prefer to meet online or can't make it to the office. Some clients use a combination of in-person and telehealth . Just let us know your preference.

Individual therapy is private, one-on-one time with your therapist to explore your experiences in depth. Group therapy adds the dimension of community — being witnessed by others who understand what you're going through, practicing new ways of relating, and discovering you're not as alone as you feel. 

But the benefits of group therapy go beyond finding support and belonging. Group provides a unique opportunity to work on your unhelpful relational patterns (for example, avoiding conflict, feeling like you can't connect in the ways that you would like, pushing others away despite longing for closeness) in real time. 

Rather than talking about an experience that already happened with your individual therapist, with the help of a group therapist, you can identify the pattern while it's happening in a group and work on it in real-time. This provides a corrective experience and builds new neuropathways and ways of relating with others so that you can have the closeness you long for.

Many clients find both forms of therapy highly complementary. We can help you figure out which is the best fit — or whether doing both makes sense.

We believe that serving others includes being clear about certain life circumstances and/or mental health concerns for which we do not have the specialized skills to provide the most effective treatment. 

Toward that value, we do not take new clients for the following:

• ​couples therapy
• family therapy
• treatment for anyone under the age of 18
• those involved in an open child protection case
• those involved in a custody battle or anticipate one
• those court ordered for therapy
• those currently involved with any criminal/court issues
• those who need treatment for substance use disorder as a primary diagnosis
• those currently in imminent crisis with active self-harm or suicide concerns that require an on-call therapist 
• treatment for a personality disorder as the primary diagnosis

We ask for at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations or no-shows are subject to a fee of $100 as we reserve that time specifically for you.

We are located in downtown Florence in the Parsons Block Building. Our address is 82 1/2 Maple St, Florence, MA 01062. Our office is a light-filled, open space that we think you will love! 

We see clients by appointment only. Sessions are available weekdays during daytime hours. Requests for evening appointments will be considered. 

Most clients start with weekly sessions. As therapy progresses, we may adjust to biweekly or monthly depending on your needs and goals. For group therapy, attendance is typically weekly. We'll figure out the right cadence together.