Individual therapy
Somewhere to say the things you have never said out loud
One-to-one therapy for adults, in my Crozier office or online anywhere in Virginia.
You might be here because
- People keep asking what is wrong and you do not have an answer.
- You are snapping at people over small things, then apologizing for it.
- You cannot concentrate, and you are making mistakes that are not like you.
- You are tired of telling everyone you are fine.
- Something from a long time ago keeps showing up uninvited.
Most of the people I see grew up in families where it was not safe to be themselves. They got very good at coping. Now the coping is the problem.
What we actually do
We look at what is happening now, trace it back to where it started, and work out what you want to do differently. Your voice matters most here. You set the direction; I bring the questions, the tools, and a second pair of eyes.
Along the way you will learn practical ways to handle anxiety, low mood, and the old reactions that catch you off guard. They are skills. Like any skill, they get easier with practice.
The approaches I draw on
EMDR
A way of refiling painful memories so they stop getting in the way of everyday life.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Less fighting with your own thoughts, more living by what matters to you.
Mindfulness
Paying attention to yourself and what is around you, without the running commentary.
Time with the horses
For when doing works better than talking.
I am also trained in CBT and Internal Family Systems. We use what fits you, not a set formula.
If you are nervous about starting
Most people are. You may be worried about saying the worst things out loud, or not knowing how to say them at all, having never tried.
You do not have to tell me everything on day one. You do not have to tell me everything, ever. We go at the pace you set. My job is to listen without interrupting and without judging, and to make it a little easier each time.
The details
- Session length
- 50 minutes.
- Fee
- $200 per session.
- Where
- 1544 River Road West, Crozier, or online by secure video.
- Who
- Adults.
- Insurance
- Private pay. I can provide a superbill for out-of-network claims.
- Missed sessions
- You can move an appointment to another time in the same week. Sessions that are missed without rescheduling are charged.
Fear keeps us doing what we have always done
You are allowed to want something better. Start with a free 15-minute call and see how it feels.