Individual Therapy

I am a primarily psychodynamically oriented therapist.

I have significant training in CBT, EFT, and EMDR which will influence some of my work but primarily I provide unstructured, non-manualized individual talk therapy.

I work on a weekly basis and sometimes twice weekly basis with my clients to start. I find this gives the change process a significant place in the person's life and feels most helpful. 

I do not work with children or young adolescents at this time.

Couples

I work with couples of all sorts. I am an ally of all forms of significant partnership. I utilize the model provided by The Couple's Institute. They have a lot of information online if you would care to find out more. I am also familiar with and trained in some of Gottman's work and the work of Esther Perel and Sue Johnson. All of these influences are utilized to the degree that I think may be useful to your relationship. 

Fees

I offer a free one-time consultation over the phone to determine your needs and if therapy will be an appropriate approach.  

I charge $150 hr for a true 60 mn session 

I do offer some sliding-scale fees. A typical sliding scale can be offered at the minimum level of $40 with proof of need.

Insurance

I  participate with UPMC (except UPMC for YOU or UPMC For Life) Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna and Health Advocate EAP. Prior to an appointment please call and verify your co-pay/ coinsurance and eligibility for services.  If you have another provider, there is some possibility to explore whether you can have services from an outside provider. Calling your insurance and asking about that option would be the first step.