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Reaching out can feel like the hardest part. You don’t need to know exactly what to say or whether therapy is the “right” next step. If what you’ve read so far resonates, I’d love to start with a conversation and see if we’re a good fit. Whenever you’re ready, I’m here. 

Need immediate support? If you’re experiencing a mental health emergency or need immediate help, please don’t wait for a response through this contact form. I may not see your message right away. Instead, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room if you are in immediate danger. You deserve support, and I want to make sure you receive it as quickly as possible.

You don’t have to have it all figured out

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Have questions before inquiring? You can email me at [email protected].

You've spent enough time making room for everyone else. Now you get to make some space for yourself. Start by completing the short consultation form through my secure client portal. Your answers give me a little context before we connect. If you're interested in an EMDR Intensive, we'll use that information to guide our free 20-minute consultation. If you're ready for weekly therapy, you can schedule your first session through the portal, too.

No perfect plan required. We'll figure out the rest together.

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Yes! I offer in-person therapy in St. Charles, Missouri, and secure virtual therapy for adults throughout Missouri. Whether you’re sitting in my office or curled up with your favorite blanket at home, my hope is that you’ll experience therapy as a place where you can slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with yourself.

Whether you’re looking for weekly therapy or exploring The Self-Trust Intensive, I’d love to hear from you. My availability changes throughout the year, so the best way to learn about current openings is to reach out through my contact form. I’ll respond as soon as I can with my current availability and next steps.

Absolutely. Feel free to complete the contact form and I’ll reach out, or email me at [email protected].

In the consultation or first appointment, we’ll talk about what you’d like to see change in your life and how I can help. You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck on the inside.

If you’re noticing that you’re stuck in the same patterns, struggling to trust yourself, or feeling like you’re surviving more than living, therapy can help. You don’t have to know exactly what you need before reaching out. We can figure that out together.

Did you know that the relationship between the client and the therapist accounts for about 80% of the progress in therapy? It’s that important. The best therapy relationships are built on trust, feeling understood, and genuine connection.

If you’ve read through my website and found yourself thinking, “It feels like she’s describing me,” that’s often a good sign. You don’t have to know for certain before reaching out. Our first conversation is a chance for both of us to get to know each other, talk about what you’re looking for, and decide whether it feels like the right fit.

My hope isn’t that you find the perfect therapist. It’s that you find a therapist who helps you feel seen, safe, and hopeful. If that ends up being me, I’d be honored to work with you. If I’m not the best person to help, I’ll do my best to point you toward someone who is.

That’s the case for many of my clients. Sometimes therapy creates insight but not the deeper change that people are hoping for. Insight is valuable, but understanding why you feel stuck isn’t always enough to help your nervous system let go of old patterns.

My approach combines insight with EMDR and nervous-system informed therapy to help create change that feels different and not just something you understand intellectually.

Nope. I don’t spend much time asking “What’s wrong with you?” I’m much more interested in asking, “What happened, and how did your nervous system learn to protect you?”

You don’t have to worry about saying the wrong thing, being “too much,” or having your life perfectly put together before we meet. My role isn’t to judge you. It’s to understand you.

Together, we’ll approach your experiences with curiosity instead of criticism and compassion instead of shame. Chances are, you’ve already spent enough time judging yourself. My hope is that therapy becomes one of the few places where you don’t have to.

Absolutely. I genuinely believe in the magic of therapy, and am willing to do the same brave, meaningful work that I’m asking my clients to do. I meet with my own therapist regularly because my well-being matters, and because I want continued growth both as a person and as a therapist. I also participate in EMDR consultation, where I collaborate with other trauma therapists, continue learning, and strengthen my clinical skills. I believe growth is a lifelong practice, and I think my clients deserve a therapist who’s committed to it, too.

I believe you deserve to know exactly what you're investing before you decide to work with me. Weekly therapy is $180 for a 55-minute session. EMDR Intensives have their own investment based on the format you choose. I don't accept insurance, but I can provide superbills for weekly therapy if you'd like to seek out-of-network reimbursement. EMDR Intensives are not reimbursed by insurance. Therapy is a big decision, and the financial piece matters. My goal is to make it clear, not mysterious.

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