Types of Therapy

Therapy should build on your strengths—not just focus on what's hard. There are many effective approaches therapists use, and I draw from a range of techniques to support your unique abilities, values, and goals. My approach is collaborative and personalized, grounded in the belief that you already have resilience and wisdom within you. The methods I use are chosen to help amplify those strengths and support meaningful growth. Below, you’ll find a brief overview of the approaches I often draw from and why.

I’m committed to continually learning and evolving, so I can offer care that honors your journey and empowers your voice.

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one of my main specialties, and something I’m really passionate about. I’ve been trained in EMDR since 2023, and it quickly became a go-to approach in my work because of how effective and empowering it is for many people.

    EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that’s been around since the 1990s, and honestly—it’s one of the best-kept secrets in mental health. It uses eye movements or gentle tapping (called bilateral stimulation) to help your brain process difficult memories or experiences. Whether those events are from the past, something happening now, or even something you're anxious about in the future, EMDR can help reduce the emotional weight they carry.

    Most people know EMDR for treating PTSD, but it’s also been really helpful for things like anxiety, depression, OCD, and more. What I love most is that EMDR doesn’t just focus on “what’s wrong”—it helps your brain do what it naturally wants to do: heal, grow, and move forward.

    Interested in learning more: https://youtu.be/Pkfln-ZtWeY

  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is an evidence based approach that helps people manage intense emotions, build stronger relationships, and navigate life with more balance and self-awareness. DBT skills can be helpful when you feel overwhelmed by emotions, struggle with conflict, or find it hard to bounce back from stress.

    DBT focuses on four key skill areas:

    • Mindfulness (staying present)

    • Distress Tolerance (surviving tough moments)

    • Emotional Regulation (understanding and managing feelings)

    • Interpersonal Effectiveness (communicating clearly and kindly)

    While DBT was originally developed for Borderline Personality Disorder, research shows DBT skills can be helpful for many individuals from diagnosis of PTSD to caretakers who are experiencing burnout (Sheri Van Dijk 2021)

    I offer adherent DBT, which means I weave these skills into individual sessions so you can build emotional resilience in a way that works for you. If you are interested in DBT skills groups and/or phone coaching I’m can help you find these supports.

    Take a look at this video from the creator of DBT, Marsha Linehan to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkLG2Aaa9AA

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is one of the most widely used and well-researched approaches in mental health, and for good reason. It’s based on a simple but powerful idea: the way we think affects how we feel and act. When we can learn to recognize unhelpful thought patterns and shift them, we can start to feel more in control, more hopeful, and more grounded.

Therapy Designed for you

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Flexible Scheduling

Evening and weekend appointments are available because I understand that work, family, and other commitments don’t always fit neatly into a 9-to-5 schedule. Offering these times means you can prioritize your mental health without rearranging your whole life.

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In person Sessions

There’s something powerful about sharing a physical space with your therapist—creating a grounded, focused environment that fosters connection and healing. For many, this face-to-face time enhances the therapeutic experience in meaningful ways. The office is located in Richmond, KY close to the EKU campus.

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Telehealth Sessions

Life’s demands, distance, or health concerns can sometimes make in-person visits difficult. Telehealth bridges that gap by bringing therapy right to your home, making it easier to access support without added stress.

Self-Pay Prices: Individual therapy

Initial Diagnostic Evaluation (90791)

This reflects the first therapy session that will be scheduled and every year while the individual is receiving services.

Self Pay Cost: $90

Psychotherapy (90834)

This can be scheduled after your initial session. This code is used for sessions that are more than 38 minutes and less than 52 minutes.

Self-Pay Cost: $45

Psychotherapy (90837)

This can be scheduled after your initial session. This code is used for sessions that are over 53 minutes.

Self-Pay Cost: $75

Treatment Planning (H0032)

Treatment planning is completed at the initial session and every 90 days while the individual is receiving services.

Self Pay Cost: $25

Self-Pay Eligibility Disclaimer: Per federal and state regulations, clients who carry Medicaid or Medicare benefits may not receive services on a self-pay basis. Self-pay services are available only to individuals without these forms of coverage.

Group Therapy

Group therapy is where individuals can attend therapy sessions to learn and practice new skills while also learning from each other. This can decrease feelings of isolation.

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