Questions people actually ask

I work with adults in Colorado in two main groups. The first is anyone living with the effects of trauma, whether that’s a single event, a difficult childhood, a painful relationship, or loss. You don’t need to be a professional or leader to work with me. The second is professionals and leaders (executives, founders, physicians, attorneys, and others in demanding roles), with or without a trauma history, who are dealing with burnout, high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, or the sense that what built their success is now costing them.

No. Many of my clients, especially busy professionals, would never describe themselves as having trauma. They describe being on edge, unable to switch off, overreacting to feedback, or feeling numb at moments that should feel good. Sometimes those patterns trace back to a clear event; often they trace back to years of chronic pressure, an unpredictable childhood home, or learning early that being impressive was the safest way to belong. You don’t need a label to start. We can figure out together what’s driving things.

We get oriented. I’ll ask about what brought you in, what you’ve already tried, your history, and what you’d want to be different in six months. You’ll also get a sense of how I work. Nothing intense happens in session one; trauma work only begins once there’s enough stability and trust to make it useful.

It depends on what we’re working on. Focused work on a specific issue or memory can show meaningful change in a few months. Longer-standing patterns, especially ones rooted in childhood, usually take longer. We’ll set goals together and check in on progress regularly so you’re never guessing whether this is working.

Both. I see clients in person at my office in Wheat Ridge (4251 Kipling St #230) and online by secure video (telehealth) anywhere in Colorado. Many busy professionals mix the two. I also see a limited number of clients on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Evergreen through Insight Psychology; contact me directly for availability there.

I can only provide therapy to people who are physically located in Colorado at the time of the session, including online sessions. If you travel frequently, let’s talk about how to schedule around it.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured trauma therapy. While you briefly focus on a distressing memory, you also follow a back-and-forth (bilateral) stimulus, like eye movements or alternating taps. Over a series of sessions, the memory tends to lose its emotional charge: you still remember it, but it stops hijacking your body in the present. More on EMDR.

Yes. EMDR is one of the most studied trauma therapies and is included as a recommended treatment for PTSD in major clinical practice guidelines, including those from the World Health Organization and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense. It is not a fit for every person or every problem, which is why we assess fit first.

No. One reason EMDR works well for many people is that it does not require you to narrate traumatic events in detail. You stay in control of what you share.

No. Coaching focuses on performance and goals. Therapy addresses the underlying patterns, nervous system responses, and history that drive how you perform and how you feel. My leadership background means I understand the world professionals and leaders live in, but what I offer is clinical mental health care.

What you share is confidential, with the standard legal exceptions (such as imminent risk of harm), which I review with you at the start. Because I am a private-pay practice, nothing is billed to your insurance unless you choose to submit a superbill yourself, so your employer-sponsored plan has no record of your sessions. If you work in a small industry or a visible role, or simply value privacy, we can talk about anything else that would help you feel comfortable.

$165 per 50-minute session, in person or online. The first 15-minute consultation is free, and a limited number of sliding-scale spots are available. I’m a private-pay practice, so nothing is billed to your insurance or employer plan. If your plan includes out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill you can submit for possible reimbursement. Therapy is often an eligible HSA or FSA expense.

You have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of expected costs. Ask me anytime.

I don’t bill insurance directly. I can provide a superbill you can submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement; check your plan’s out-of-network mental health benefits first.

LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, Colorado’s license for counselors completing their supervised post-graduate hours toward an independent LPC license. I meet regularly with two experienced supervisors, a licensed clinical psychologist who is an EMDRIA-approved consultant and a Licensed Professional Counselor, so my work with you has more experienced eyes behind it. About my supervisors.

I’m not able to provide emergency services. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255, or call 911.