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I specialize in:

LIFE TRANSITIONS

Life is hard, transitions make it harder! As human beings we often struggle to embrace change, even if it’s positive change.

Topics relevant to transitions include, but are not limited to:

  • Marriage - How can I be “sure” (s)he’s the one? How do I tell my partner they aren’t meeting my needs? My partner and I don’t agree about: money, values, how to raise our kids.

  • Relationships - How do I communicate more clearly? Why am I struggling to make/keep friends? I think issues from my childhood are negatively impacting the way I think/engage with others.

  • Divorce/Breakups - My ex was unfaithful, how do I move past the hurt? How do I negotiate the breakup in a fair and mature way I won’t regret?

  • Career - I’m not handling stress in a way I feel good about. How do I build confidence to ask for a raise? I’m unhappy at my job and thinking about a career change.

  • Emerging Adulthood - I’m struggling with “adulting.” I’m scared I won’t be successful. How do I “break up” with my roommate? I don’t know what I want to be when I “grow up.”

  • Future Planning - I’m feeling “stuck” and want to discuss goals for the future.

MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH

Navigating womanhood is challenging enough; but when you add things like infertility, traumatic labor/delivery, and postpartum anxiety and depression, it makes life that much more stressful.

New mamas need support adjusting to “mom-ing,” and ALL parents need encouragement and reassurance while navigating the frustrations and joys of parenting.

Topics relevant to perinatal mental health include, but are not limited to:

  • Infertility - I didn’t know it would be this hard! I spent all those years trying not to get pregnant and now I can’t conceive…

  • IVF - How are we going to afford this? Why do I feel so hot, tired, emotional? Should we do genetic testing?

  • Birth Trauma - This isn’t the birth/labor/delivery I planned and I’m having a hard time moving forward. I feel like my body/doctor/hospital failed me. I keep re-playing “that moment over and over. I keep blaming myself or thinking I did something wrong. I can’t drive by the hospital without feeling panicky.

  • Adapting to New Roles - I’m a new mom, holy crap, now what?

  • Body Image & Change - What happened to my boobs, belly, free time?

  • Relationships & Identity - How do I “mom” and still make time for my partner, friends, career?

  • Anxiety/Fear - What if I trip and fall carrying the baby? Is my baby gaining enough weight? Why is that stranger so close to my baby’s face? Am I always going to feel like “this?”

  • Depression - I’ve always wanted to be a mom, why am I so sad? Is this normal?

  • Pregnancy - What if something goes wrong? What if I’m not a “good” mom? Why am I suddenly feeling so close to, or disconnected from, my mother?

  • Single Parenting - What if my kid resents me for being a single parent? Am I doing this right? How do I ask for help?

TYPE “A” PERSONALITY

Do you feel like you’re always working, “against the clock?” Fear failure? Hyper-focus on work and school goals, then struggle to enjoy achievements? Feel guilty if you use spare time to relax?

Topics relevant to type “A” personality traits include, but are not limited to:

  • Perfectionism - If I can’t do it my way, I don’t want to do it. I need everything to be “just right” or I’m not happy.

  • Work/Life Balance - Is work/life balance “real?” I’ll work on life balance when I’m retired. I’m climbing the ladder, but losing myself.

  • Time Management - If you want to succeed you need to put in the hours! I’ll sleep when I’m dead!

  • Competitiveness - My friends, family, boss say I’m, “aggressive” but I think I’m assertive.

  • Imposter Syndrome - What if they think I’m not good enough, smart enough, talented enough? I’ll work twice as hard to show them I’m the “right” person for the job.

  • Managing Anxiety Related Health Issues - Doesn’t everyone grind their teeth at night, get tension headaches, feel tired all the time?

Hours & Rates

I know it’s hard to prioritize therapy when life is hectic. I offer flexible scheduling options during both day and evening hours.

All visits take place via a user-friendly, HIPPA secure, telehealth platform.

Currently I’m able to provide services to individuals residing in New York and Maine. I am able to accept the following insurances (in-network):

  • Cigna

  • Aetna

  • Oxford

  • United Healthcare

  • Oscar

  • UHC Student Resources

  • UMR

  • Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield New York

  • Other plans-please inquire if you don’t see your plan listed here

If you have out of network insurance, we may still be able to work together. I can provide a “receipt” called a “superbill” that you may be able to submit to your insurance company directly for reimbursement. I can provide additional information about what to ask your insurance provider directly to see if they offer out of network benefits.

If you prefer to private pay, my rates are:

  • Diagnostic Evaluation $175

  • Individual Therapy $150

I also offer a limited number of sliding scale spots for individuals for whom my rates would be cost-prohibitive. Please reach out so we can discuss your situation.

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