Therapeutic Style:

As a relational therapist, I am honored to bear witness to the stories of my clients. I am a firm believer that in that connection we find healing and belonging.

• Sessions will feel collaborative, validating, individualized, casual and coversational

• Sometimes I use humor as a way to process information and as a coping mechanism.

• You can also expect that we will talk about the systemic factors that impact mental health and well-being.

• I’m not afraid to meet you with humanness, because I believe healing happens through safe relationship.

• I believe therapy is a space for connection

Modalities Used:

I appreciate incorporating non-stigmatizing, compassion focused modalities.

• Relational Therapy

• Social-Justice/Feminist Theory

• Parts Work

• Somatic Therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  

Lastly, I believe it’s important for providers to normalize having lived experience. I have personal experience living with ADHD, recovering from disordered eating, as well as living with a chronic illness. I absolutely love working with these populations and clients can trust that I will hold space for all of the parts of their story that shape their identity.

Bachelor’s degree: Education and Sociology, Oakland University

Master’s Degree: Counseling, Oakland University

Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), School Counselor License (SCL)

Professional Memberships: Association for Size Diversity and Health

Additional Trainings:

• Ample + RootED® Eating Disorders Training: Treating eating disorders from an inclusive and anti-oppressive framework . Including an in-depth study in the treatment of eating disorders, chronic dieting, body shame and related struggles. This program is weight-neutral, HAES, and Intuitive Eating aligned.

• Values Clarification through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

• Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy

• ADHD, Trauma, Food and the Body: Neurodiversity-affirming model for Eating Disrders

• Brainspotting Practitioner - (Phase 1, October 2024 with Mariya Javed-Payne)

I see clients virtually throughout Michigan, as well as in-person in Southfield.

For those interested in In-person, please note that I utilize a hybrid schedule and cannot always guarantee in-person availability. Intake sessions (first appointment) are held via Telehealth.

Office location : I am a part of The Practice Collective community located at 29532 Southfield Rd, Suite 115

I do not take insurance but can provide you with a receipt (“superbill”) that you provide to your insurance company for reimbursement. This provides us with more autonomy in your treatment and if you have out of network coverage with your plan the process is super easy!

How do I know if my insurance company will reimburse me?

To determine if you have mental health coverage you can utilize the Mentaya platform below for quick and easy verification.

Another option is to contact your insurance provider by calling the number located on the back of your insurance card. Check your coverage carefully and make sure you understand their answers. Some helpful questions you can ask them:

1. What are my mental health benefits?

2. What is the coverage for the following types of sessions
   Intake: Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation - Code: 90791
   Psychotherapy: 45 Minute - Code: 90834

Intake/Assessment: $175 (first appt)

45 Minute Psychotherapy: $150

Compassion

Safety

Trust

Autonomy

*Please note that I do work with clients outside of the Eating Disorder population, but I believe this is important information for those seeking a trauma informed, inclusive provider in the eating disorder space.

I believe in body neutrality and body liberation. In other words, I don’t think bodies need fixing — rather, they need healing from a society that makes them feel wrong for existing.

I believe in a weight-inclusive approach that focuses on behaviors.

I believe harm reduction is suicide prevention.

I believe all bodies deserve to experience safety.

I believe in supporting clients through Health at Every Size, Body Trust, and Intuitive Eating Frameworks.

I believe movement can be a part of recovery (movement vs exercise)

I believe comprehensive care can’t exist without acknowledging systems of oppression (ie: weight/body size, gender, race, culture).

I take an embodiment approach to Body Image healing: because this guides us to the subjective experience of how it feels to live inside our bodies, whereas body image is fundamentally dissociative.

I value the role of body-centered (somatic) work in recovery .

I believe in unconditional compassion and respect: which includes trusting you to be the expert of your own journey. I center this value through client AUTONOMY through the recovery journey

No. I practice from a neurodiversity affirming lens. I don’t believe in trying to make an autistic person or ADHDer more neurotypical, I believe in being a safe space that honors all parts of you, while finding individual strategies that can support how your brain works.

My values recognize neurodiversity as a natural human difference, not something to be changed or fixed. However, in a world where support can be essential, resourcing may be necessary to ensure you feel as supported as you deserve.

As a courtesy to both me and other clients who may be waiting on an opening, I ask that whenever possible, you inform me 48 hours ahead of our scheduled session time that you won’t be able to make it. Late cancellation and no shows will be charged the full session fee, barring an unforeseeable emergency.

WHAT IF I HAVE BARRIERS THAT IMPACT ATTENDANCE?

As an ADHDer, I know that sometimes appointment times just slip our minds, and it can be frustrating to encounter this kind of “tax,” so let’s work together ahead of time to discuss what individualized support I can provide to help you remember, whether that’s additional reminds beyond the standard automated emails, a call 10 minutes into the hour if you’re not there, or another creative solution. This kind of planning can be really beneficial in other areas of our lives, too!

I DO! I don’t believe in gatekeeping necessary accommodations. However, according to my licensing board, we must have an established and ongoing therapeutic relationship before I’m able to write this letter.