FAQs

Description text goes hereMany people think therapy is just rehashing some of the worst things they have gone through. Thankfully, it is not. Some people need to actually get a feel for who I am as a person and as a therapist before they are comfortable enough to share what brings them in. That is perfectly understandable. We will get to know each other and I will ask if you want to start with working through what is causing you discomfort now or if you would like to start with what has happened in the past. Sometimes they are connected. When you are ready we will complete a questionnaire so you don’t have to just bring up some of the most difficult things you have gone through. We will work on practices together to help manage what is coming up now so you can have them readily available if you need them in real time. From there, if you choose, we will go back and reprocess painful memories so they do not have the same impact on you now.

I practice like I am out of session, as a real person; using a healthy mix gentleness, empowerment, and situationally-appropriate humor. You can expect someone who is light on the “therapist speak” and is capable of providing a much needed contrast to other relationships you may have had in the past.

Online therapy is just as effective as in person therapy for many. We meet over video and can fully hear and see each other without interruption, just as we would if we were in the same room. In fact, many of my people prefer meeting over video for therapy because we are able to meet regardless of distance and they do not need to worry about setting aside time for travel. As long as you feel safe and have a private place to meet, online therapy can be a great option.

Attachment is how we bond to people in our lives. This stems from the initial relationship between a caregiver and a child that becomes a part of our nervous system throughout our lives. Attachment-focused therapy focuses on the relationship between us in session so we can apply what we learn about your attachment system to your wider life so you have secure, meaningful relationships.

Dissociation is a spectrum of experiences that make it difficult to be present in the moment. Some people experience dissociation as “zoning out” for extended periods of time while others find they are missing gaps of time or are told they were places they do not remember being. I do a dissociation assessment with everyone because some people do not know if they are not present. If you dissociate, we can use parts work to address what you find distressing about your dissociation and to help keep you present when you would like to be. 

Cottage In The Woods Counseling, LCSW, PLLC does not accept insurance to ensure care is not dictated by insurance companies. We are happy to accept Discover, AMEX, Visa or HSA/FSA cards should you like to use one. My full rate is $250 for 60-minute sessions and $200 for 45-minute sessions.

If you feel you would benefit from a financial scholarship, please feel free to check out my accessible rates under Fee Transparency.

There are many ways we can begin our work together. You can find those options here. Once we get in touch, we will set up a short meet and greet call so I can answer any questions you may have for me. Then I will send you my intake paperwork and once received, we will set up an appointment.