I have a masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. (92 credit hours)

Relational Life Therapy for Couples (Level 3 Training)

Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2 Training)

Advanced Training in Infidelity: RLT Approach to Working with Infidelity; Esther Perel Infidelity Course Work; Working with Betrayal and Trauma ( Course Work)

I also engage in case consultation.

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I use Relational Life Therapy with my couples.

Relational Life Therapy works to reconnect a person with their feelings and needs- and build a strong relationship with their partner. The first step is getting a clear understanding of what you want in your relationship and why it’s important for you.

You’ll experience me helping you get what you need from your partner. And, with compassion, I give direct feedback on how their behaviors may be blocking them from getting what they want out of their partner.

I teach and model healthy communication skills in sessions. For example, showing you how to change your complaints into requests and problem-solving as a team.

I guide my clients in understanding the root of their trauma and inner child wounds. This helps people evolve as individuals and create reconnection and healing as a couple.

No, I don't accept insurance. For your convenience, I can provide you with superbills and invoices if you wish to seek reimbursement from your insurance company.

I value the highest care, consent, and privacy of my clients.

Insurance companies often require full access to your records to seek justification of service and they can dictate treatment frequency and duration. This also leaves me with more paperwork and less time with my couples.

The truth is everyone needs access to support whether they are diagnosed with mental disorders or not.

So cutting out the third-party payer means- FREEDOM from time restraints and red tape.

The greatest benefit: I don’t carry a caseload of 30-50 clients so I can pour my energy into a smaller group of people.

Click here to get the most up-to-date information: Pricing and Cancellation Policy

I have experience and feel comfortable working with same-sex couples. My experiences generally include two female-identifying partners. People who are non-binary. People who have openly disclosed they are trans with me.

I’m no expert. I l ve a cis-gendered life and i’m in a heterosexual relationship. But I'm a student who is open to to learning about my clients’ lived experiences. I also seek consultation with clinicians who are within the LGBTQ community.

This varies based on your needs and treatment goals. I’ve worked with clients from a few months to over a year.

There may be times when I recommend that we increase or decrease the frequency of sessions. But please expect to start at bi-weekly sessions.

Weekly or Bi-weekly sessions are typical.

Many clients who I see during working hours attend session during lunch breaks or flex their hours with their employer.

Online therapy provides the convenience of not needing additional time off to commute to/from sessions.

A way to start the conversation with your supervisor can look like this: “ Hey [ boss name] I have some important medical appointments coming up- they will be at [ xyz time] once a week/ every two weeks” - Remember that you are entitled to healthcare privacy for mental health care services. So you can decide how much ( or little) you want to provide to your boss.

I do have a few slots open for clients seeking short-term individual counseling.

If my slots are full and you need a provider to counsel you through your relationship challenges- click here and browse my list of referral options.

As of March 2024, I see clients between these hours. I do not see clients past 4 pm.

Monday - Thursday: 9 am-4 pm

Friday: Closed

Sat, Sun: Closed

No-show fee: cost of the scheduled session

Late cancellation fee: cost of the scheduled session.

a late cancellation is any cancellation less than 24 hours before your scheduled appointment. This 24-hour notice does not include weekends. Therefore, if you have a 12 pm Monday appointment, you will need to cancel by 12 pm Friday.

a no-show is defined as not providing me any notice prior to the start of your session.

211 Stallsville Loop, Summerville, SC 29485

I provide in-person and online sessions for those living in the Summerville, Charleston and surrounding areas.

I am able to provide online sessions for anyone living within South Carolina.