Frequently Asked Questions

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This is a great question and one I hear frequently. If you find yourself experiencing any of these symptoms regularly, it’s likely that counseling would be helpful to you:

• Feeling stressed out, burned out, or worried all the time.
• Wondering how much more “of this” you can take.
• Isolating yourself and wishing someone would understand what you’re going through.
• Feeling like you can’t express yourself to your family, friends, or loved ones.
• Experiencing more anger frustration than usual.
• Experiencing jealousy or resentment in your personal relationships.
• Pushing people away when they try to support you.
• Drinking more often than you should or drinking more than you intend
• Struggling to keep your head up and mind positive after an injury

Therapy with me is structured, goal-oriented, and grounded in real-world tools you can start using immediately. Sessions often focus on:

Addiction & Recovery

• Understanding triggers and habits
• Managing  cravings and emotional vulnerability
• Building a sustainable recovery plan
• Integrating spiritual practices for resilience
• Support for clergy or ministry-related stress

Anxiety & Stress

• Reducing overthinking and worry
• Managing perfectionism and pressure
• Mindfulness and grounding techniques
• Navigating life transitions with clarity

Men’s Issues

• Identity, purpose, and responsibility
• Anger management and emotional regulation
• Relationships, communication, and boundaries
• Work, leadership, and performance stress

Faith-Integrated Counseling (Optional)

For those who want it, I incorporate the client’s own Catholic values—nothing forced, nothing doctrinal—just a deeper alignment between psychological growth and spiritual life.

Performance counseling blends sport psychology techniques, mindfulness practices, and evidence-based counseling skills to help athletes strengthen their mindset just like they strengthen their body. Whether you’re preparing for competition, navigating transitions, or striving for peak performance, counseling sessions provide a supportive and results-driven space to grow.

I am not in network with any insurance plans. While insurance may be helpful in some situations, it often introduces complexities that compromise your care, your privacy, and the flexibility of our work together. Insurance companies can dictate the type, length, and frequency of care based on their policies rather than your unique needs and my professional judgment. Insurance companies require a medical diagnosis prior to paying for your care, which then becomes part of your permanent medical record and may impact you in the future. These practices compromise the confidentiality and autonomy I believe is essential to quality mental health care. 

As a result, I offer an affordable self-pay rate well below the statewide average cost and a fee structure that is flexible to meet every client's need.