We typically begin therapy meeting weekly or biweekly. When available, I often recommend starting with weekly sessions to build trust, establish a strong therapeutic connection, and create momentum in the process. As you or your child begin to feel more grounded and supported, we may decide together to move toward biweekly sessions—though many clients find ongoing consistency to be helpful. Near the end of our work, sessions may shift to a monthly cadence to support continued growth and a thoughtful transition.

In certain situations where there are higher safety concerns, we may meet more frequently than once a week for a period of time to support stabilization before transitioning to weekly sessions.

The length of therapy varies based on several factors, including age, presenting concerns, complexity, and individual goals. Some clients come to therapy for a shorter period, often around three to six months, when a more focused, solution-oriented approach feels supportive.

For many others, therapy becomes a longer-term relationship that offers ongoing connection, safety, and space for deeper exploration. In these cases, clients are able to better understand root patterns, process experiences more fully, and practice meaningful, sustainable healing over time.

I am an out-of-network provider, which means clients pay for services directly and may choose to pursue reimbursement through their insurance provider. I’m happy to provide a monthly superbill (receipt) upon request. Reimbursement is not guaranteed and depends on the specifics of your individual plan.

Choosing not to work in-network with insurance allows me to focus on providing high-quality, personalized care rather than navigating insurance requirements. This approach supports true collaboration in shaping your treatment, reduces administrative barriers, and allows for greater confidentiality. If superbills are submitted for reimbursement, a diagnosis is required and there is a small chance of insurance review.

The therapy process varies based on your child or teen’s age, comfort level, and presenting concerns. In general, younger clients tend to have more parental involvement than middle or high school–aged clients. Thoughtful parent participation allows us to support skill-building beyond the therapy room by bridging what your child is working on in session to home and other environments.

During individual sessions, your child or teen has space to build a trusting relationship, explore emotions, practice coping and regulation skills, and engage in experiential or relational approaches tailored to their needs and preferences. Sessions are paced intentionally and adapt over time as safety, confidence, and insight grow.

At the same time, fostering trust and safety for your child or teen is essential. Privacy is carefully maintained, and parental involvement is integrated intentionally so it supports, rather than disrupts, the therapeutic relationship. This balance allows space for open communication within the family while also ensuring that your child feels secure and respected in therapy.

Parent and client feedback are highly valued throughout the process, and collaboration is central to creating a supportive, effective experience for everyone involved.

Adventure therapy is an experiential approach to mental health treatment that incorporates movement, creativity, and intentional experiences in both office-based and outdoor settings. Rather than relying solely on conversation, this approach uses shared experiences to support insight, emotional regulation, and real-life skill building.

Adventure therapy doesn’t have to take place outdoors, though it sometimes does. Activities may include going for a hike, kayaking, playing a game or initiative with a specific purpose, or engaging in art-based or experiential practices. These experiences create opportunities to practice skills, work through challenges, and build relationships in real time, followed by reflection to extract meaning and insight.

Because of the collaborative and experiential nature of this work, the therapeutic relationship is often established more quickly through shared experiences.

I am a Certified Clinical Adventure Therapist (CCAT), credentialed through the Association of Experiential Education (AEE). This certification reflects advanced training, core competencies, and experience in providing adventure therapy.