Honest, warm, and probably not what you're used to.

I'm not a blank slate therapist. I won't sit quietly and reflect your words back to you while nodding thoughtfully. I'm active, engaged, and genuinely curious about what makes you tick. I'll offer observations, ask the question you might be hoping I won't, and occasionally say something that makes you laugh when you least expect it — because humor has a way of cracking things open that solemnity can't.

I take the work seriously. I don't take myself too seriously.

You can expect me to be direct without being harsh, honest without being cold, and challenging without being pushy. I believe you're capable of more than you think you are, and I'll hold that belief on your behalf until you can hold it yourself.

What I'm not: a yes-person, a advice-dispenser, or someone who will let you stay comfortable when comfortable is what's keeping you stuck.

What I am: someone who will be genuinely in it with you — curious about your story, invested in your growth, and committed to doing the kind of work that actually moves the needle.

Then you already know what I know: insight alone isn't enough.

Most traditional therapy operates primarily in the thinking mind — you talk, you gain awareness, you leave feeling understood. And yet somehow, not much changes. That's not a failure on your part. It's a limitation of the approach.

Experiential therapy works differently. Instead of talking about your patterns from a distance, we work with them directly — through the body, through imagery, through present-moment techniques that access the parts of you that talking hasn't been able to reach. For a lot of people who felt like therapy "didn't work," this is the missing piece.

If you've tried before and walked away frustrated, I'd love to talk. Your skepticism is welcome here — and honestly, it might be one of your greatest assets.

Most therapy happens in the thinking mind — you talk about what happened, gain some insight, maybe leave feeling understood. And yet somehow, not much changes. That's not a you problem. It's a brain problem.

Experiential therapy works differently. Rather than just talking about your experiences, we engage them — through the body, through imagery, through present-moment activities that access the 80% of your brain that traditional talk therapy can't easily reach. That's the part holding your patterns, your trauma responses, your deeply held beliefs about yourself. When we work there directly, that's when real clarity and change become possible.

Yes — and it works better than most people expect.

EMDR can be done virtually using bilateral stimulation through your screen — I'll guide you through it just as I would in person. Many clients actually find that doing this work in their own space adds a layer of comfort that supports the process rather than hindering it.

Experiential methods work well virtually too. Guided imagery, parts work, empty chair work, drawing, and other modalities translate naturally to an online setting — we're not limited to just talking because we're on a screen. If anything, the range of what we can do together might surprise you.

A therapy intensive is one to three days of concentrated, immersive therapy — designed for people who don't want to wait months to get somewhere meaningful.

Weekly therapy is powerful, but it has a rhythm: you go deep, then life pulls you back, then you start over next week. An intensive removes that interruption. We go in, we stay in, and we do the kind of work that usually takes a year in a fraction of the time.

Intensives are a good fit if you're feeling stuck and ready to move, preparing for or processing a major life transition, or simply someone who's done with slow. Think of it as surgery for your personal growth journey — focused, intentional, and designed to create real change fast.

Intensives are available in person in Reno and can be arranged for out-of-town clients.

Every intensive begins with a 60-minute pre-intensive session where we map out what you want to work on and decide together which approaches will serve you best. This isn't a one-size-fits-all process — it's designed around you.

When the intensive begins, we start by building a foundation — establishing goals, creating safety, and making sure you feel grounded before we go anywhere deep. From there, we move into the real work: processing trauma, dismantling old narratives, and working through the stuck points that weekly therapy hasn't been able to reach. We use experiential methods throughout — EMDR, parts work, psychodrama, guided imagery — whatever fits what's coming up for you in the moment.

Most people leave feeling lighter than they have in years. Not because the work was easy, but because they finally did it.

If you're asking this question, you're probably closer to ready than you think.

A good candidate for an intensive is someone who is not in active crisis, but feels genuinely stuck and is motivated to move. You don't need to have it all figured out beforehand — that's what the pre-intensive assessment is for. What you do need is a willingness to show up fully and do the work.

Intensives are not for everyone, and I'll always be honest with you about whether I think it's the right fit. If you're curious, the best first step is a free consultation call where we can talk through what you're hoping to work on and whether an intensive makes sense for where you are right now.

I work with families and couples, and I bring the same experiential, go-beneath-the-surface approach to both.

Couples work with me tends to suit partners who are willing to look honestly at their own patterns — not just point at each other's. Any underlying individual trauma is also addressed and worked through in session together. If you're coming in hoping I'll declare a winner, this probably isn't the right fit. If you're coming in because you both genuinely want to understand what's happening between you and do something about it, we'll work well together.

The short answer: because insurance panels make burnt-out therapists, and burnt-out therapists do lousy therapy.

With insurance, I'm required to give you a psychiatric diagnosis on day one, spend considerable time on billing and documentation to justify your treatment to a third party, and limit the length and type of care based on what they'll cover — not what you actually need. That's not the kind of therapy I want to provide, and frankly, it's not the kind you deserve.

Private pay means I carry a smaller caseload, which means I show up to every session fully present, genuinely invested, and not counting down to my next appointment. You deserve a therapist who has the bandwidth to actually be with you — not one who's running on empty.

I also believe this work should be accessible. That's why I offer a sliding scale from $100 to $200 per session based on your financial situation — and I'm always willing to have an honest conversation about what's workable. Additionally, I can provide a superbill after each session, which you can submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Many clients get a portion of their fees covered this way.

If cost is a genuine barrier, reach out anyway. Let's talk.

A Good Faith Estimate is a written summary of the expected cost of your care — required by federal law for all clients who are uninsured or paying out of pocket.

Before we begin working together, I'll provide you with a document outlining my fees and the anticipated cost of treatment so there are no surprises. Think of it as a financial roadmap for our work together — not a rigid contract, but an honest picture of what to expect.

If the actual cost of your care ends up being significantly higher than the estimate, you have the right to dispute the charges. You can learn more about your rights at cms.gov/nosurprises.