Frequently Asked Questions

  • I am located in North Colorado Springs and am available to see clients virtually if you are a Colorado resident. My office address is: 1880 Office Club Pointe, Suite 255, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80920

  • Brainspotting is a form of Somatic Therapy that was developed out of EMDR. It’s a technique that can be used in a variety of ways, depending on the specific outcome you’d like to work towards.

    Brainspotting can feel both focused and surprisingly gentle. Each Brainspotting session is a bit different, but generally you’ll prompted to think about or talk through what it is you’d like to address that session. We’ll then work together to find what’s called a brainspot which is often a place your gaze lands, somewhere in your visual field. When we find a brainspot you’ll experiences what we call activation. This can be a strong emotional response, like tearfulness or a great sense of joy. Other times you may experience an uncomfortable sensation in your body, briefly, along side an intense emotional response. Though this can sound intimidating, it tells us we are on the right track.

    As you hold that eye position, you may notice a variety of sensations in your body, or even none at all, both responses are completely normal. Sometimes images and memories will come to mind without you needing to talk through every detail (which is a huge perk of Brainspotting in my opinion - I can help you find relief from emotional pain without you having to describe the trauma!).

    Brainspotting can last anywhere from 5-40 minutes in a typical session and the more familiar you become with this technique, the better you will be able to engage with and guide your own experience. Throughout the process I may check in or offer gentle prompts as your body and mind process through stuck emotions/memories/experiences. Sessions will always move at your pace - sometimes there is a lot of silence during processing and other times there may be more talking.

    Many clients notice a change in how they perceive themselves or the topic they wanted to work through after one session. We will likely complete several sessions to ensure your body and brain have integrated your new experiences well - this will lead to you experiencing relief, new insight, or a sense of clarity. Ultimately a reduction in anxiety, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, etc. are evidence enough that your body and brain have worked towards resolve of the issue you began Brainspotting.

    Brainspotting is by far my favorite technique to use with clients because of the quick and lasting change we see. As a client myself I have experienced deep healing through Brainspotting and I feel grateful to lead others into the very same freedom from emotional pain.

    If you’ve made it this far, that tells me you may be interested. I am happy to answer any questions and/or discuss further.

  • I do not accept insurance at this time. I am able to provide you with a superbill for services rendered and you can submit that to your insurance company for reimbursement.

    If you are interested in this option I recommend reaching out to your insurance company to learn about any out-of-network benefits you may have, as well as learning about Superbill submission.

    You are responsible for contacting your insurance company as well as submitting any superbills to them. If this an option that interests you I recommend identifying your benefits before establishing care with me.

    I am in the process of looking into third party supports to assist clients in submitting their superbills. If you need assistance in verifying your out-of-network benefits, please let me know when you submit your inquiry!

    At the moment I am able to accept HSA/FSA cards as well as all major credit cards.

  • An intake session to establish care costs $190 and each subsequent session is $175.

    Mental healthcare providers are eligible to receive $15 off per session - an intake session would be $175 and all subsequent sessions would be $160. This discount is subject to change based on my caseload availability.

  • Not at this time, but if you have access to an EAP, please let me know which one and I can look into it further.

  • It’s completely normal to be uncertain about taking next steps to meet with a counselor. If you’d like we can schedule a free consultation and talk through some of your hesitations and then determine together if it’s the right time to move forward. If you would like help finding a referral after our consultation, I am happy to connect you with a colleague of mine. Finding the right fit therapist is the most important place to start.

  • I have worked with kids in various settings for nearly two decades and really enjoy it! Colorado has some really specific laws regarding working with minors. It is my hope to be able to work with kids in the near-ish future as I have the capacity to seek out the resources I need to begin working with minors again. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re interested and I will keep your information on a waitlist.