Telehealth · Virginia & Maryland
Individual and group therapy 8 plans in-network LPC Virginia · LCPC Maryland
If you're struggling
Do you feel that fear controls your life? Have you lost motivation and energy for the things you used to enjoy? Are you plagued by compulsive thoughts and behaviors? Are you unsure what you want from life?
The good news is that you don't have to walk this path alone. If you've struggled to make progress on your own, or if you've found that previous therapy experiences haven't been successful, it might be time to try a new approach.
Anxiety is your brain's "threat detection system," and is a healthy and important emotion when it's able to serve its intended purpose — correctly identifying potential problems and planning solutions. When anxiety becomes disproportionate to the actual danger, however, it can start to make your decisions for you and shrink your life to what feels safe.
CBT · Mindfulness · ACTOCD begins with an obsession: an unwanted "what if" or thought that feels like it needs to be taken seriously. Compulsions are an attempt to make the thoughts go away, to neutralize them, or gain a sense of certainty. Compulsions provide temporary relief, but the obsessive thoughts inevitably return — this creates a self-perpetuating cycle that can spiral into an increasingly time-consuming and distressing loop.
ERP · ACT · ICBTProvide a brief description of what brings you to therapy, what you're looking for, and any questions that you might have. I do my best to respond to messages within 2 business days.
I'm in-network with seven plans in Virginia and eight plans in Maryland. See below for a full list of my accepted plans, as well as my self-pay rates.
Schedule a free 15-20 minute consultation call to discuss what you're looking for, and provide the opportunity to answer any questions that you might have about myself or my approach to therapy. If I'm not the right fit for you, I'll do my best to point you toward someone who is.
The first session is typically focused on developing a better understanding of your life and what progress might look like for you. From there we will collaboratively develop a treatment plan.
Fees & insurance
A limited number of sliding-scale slots are available for clients who cannot access treatment due to financial limitations.
About
I believe that therapy is a collaborative effort: it is necessary that both therapist and client trust each other, respect each other, and are willing to communicate honestly. My goal is to always bring a compassionate, authentic attitude to therapy that respects my client's individuality. I think that it is necessary to understand the whole person, not just the problem at hand, and help them to move towards their own values and goals. I prefer therapy to be an active experience, where we work together to do the things that will lead to improvements in your life.
In addition to building a strong therapeutic alliance, I believe that therapy must be informed by the best available science to provide powerful treatments that work. I utilize a combination of modalities that have been proven to effectively treat a wide range of issues, especially depression, anxiety, and OCD: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). These treatment approaches help the participant to identify their unhealthy thoughts and behaviors, clarify their personal goals and values, and make tangible changes that lead to a richer, more meaningful life.
I received an MA in Clinical Psychology from Towson University, as well as a BS in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. I have a wide range of experience in the mental health field, and have had the privilege of working with hundreds of clients across inpatient hospital settings, outpatient mental health clinics, and private practices. In addition to owning Wayfarer Counseling, I also work at the Anxiety and Stress Disorder Institute alongside other specialists in the treatment of anxiety and OCD. I've taught graduate-level psychotherapy courses to therapists-in-training, and lead workshops to train colleagues in advanced treatments for anxiety and OCD. I am passionate about this field, and I would consider myself lucky to have the opportunity to help you on your journey.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This is the workhorse of evidence-based therapy: we find the loops of thought and behavior that keep a problem running, and we change them on purpose. It's practical, and it works because you keep practicing it between sessions.
Exposure and Response Prevention. Decades of research back this up: it's the most effective treatment we have for OCD. You approach what the obsession fears, and you don't do the compulsion. It's uncomfortable by design, but it's done gradually and with your consent - and it works.
Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. A newer OCD treatment: instead of targeting the anxiety, it targets the faulty reasoning behind the doubt. OCD talks you out of what your senses are telling you and into an imagined possibility - "I did lock the door, but maybe I only think I did." ICBT traces how you got there and rebuilds trust in your own perception. It's a real option if you can't tolerate ERP, or if ERP just hasn't worked for you.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Get clear on what you actually value, then move toward it without waiting for the hard feelings to leave first. That's the goal here: not eliminating a feeling, but making sure it doesn't get to drive your decisions.
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