What services and support do you provide?
I provide online and phone therapy to clients in Iowa, Florida and Virginia. I can provide life coaching to clients around the globe.
Why are you called Creativity & Healing?
I believe all people are wired differently. Therefore, the way we heal from our past will look different for everyone. For some people, talk therapy is enough, and many times that's all it takes. For others, we like to offer more creative approaches such as art or music therapy. I also like to help people establish hobbies that allow them to use their hands, get them into a mindful zone, and come out the other side with a finished product. Engaging in writing, cooking, volunteering at a local pet shelter, or anything that causes you to slow down, get outside your head, and notice- can aide in the healing process as well. I like to provide space to discuss these options, especially as they lead to wholistic health and a sense of well-being.
What are the costs?
Sessions range from $120-$295, depending on the service. I have a limited number of scholarship (reduced-fee) slots that are available.
I am not in-network with any insurance companies. I am however considered an out-of-network provider. Many insurance companies will reimburse you for partial or full session costs. I am happy to give you a receipt (called a Superbill) at the end of each month which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. I offer a courtesy insurance check for potential clients as a way to help you with the insurance maze. Please reach out and we can get the process started.
What are therapy sessions like?
In the first session, we will discuss your history and establish your treatment goals and desires. I’ll will be curious about things like your social and familial relationships (and how supportive they are to you), what your diet is like (and how you relate to food in general), and if you have hobbies (boredom and lack of fulfillment can be deterrents for success and hopefulness). I desire to hold space for you each week to discuss your progress and for us to explore what is on your mind and heart. There will also be times where I’ll provide education to help you understand why certain unwanted behaviors/thoughts may have originated. I believe that creating the life we want means healing from past experiences and exploring dysfunctional/self-defeating habits, but that it also comes down to simple things like how we are breathing (yes, there is a right way to breathe!), if we are living aligned with our values, if we are capable of living in the moment, if we are able to regulate emotions, our ability to communicate effectively, as well as what sources we continually draw hope from.
What are life-coaching sessions like?
Life-coaching sessions focus on goal-setting, reducing self-sabotaging barriers, and identifying values. We will explore what an aligned and fulfilled life looks like for you and identify ways to expand on your already-great ideas. I’ll also make time to discuss the mindset you want to exist in, whether personally or professionally. I will cheer you on, help you get unstuck, and join and support you to get you where you want to go.
To see differences in in therapy and life-coaching, here is a helpful article.
Are sessions confidential?
All tele-therapy sessions are conducted through Simple Practice. I use Simple Practice instead of Skype or FaceTime because of its security features and ease of use. Your sensitive data is hosted in a Tier 1 secure hosting provider specializing in helping healthcare organizations achieve and maintain HIPAA and HITRUST security requirements. You will have a new link for each session along with a confidential client portal. Please see Simple Practice security features here for further information.
