FAQs

this is actually one of the most common reasons working moms come to me. High-functioning anxiety means you're keeping it all together on the outside while quietly drowning on the inside. You don't need to be in crisis to deserve support. If you're exhausted, resentful, or running on fumes, that's enough of a reason.

It can't conjure family nearby or make an emotionally unavailable mother show up overnight — but therapy can help you stop white-knuckling through it alone. We work on processing the grief of the support you expected and didn't get, building boundaries that protect your energy, and create your own village that is practical for your life. We can find sustainable ways to carry the load you're carrying. Many of my clients describe therapy as becoming part of their village.

Absolutely. The default parent dynamic and unequal mental load are at the core of what I help with. We work on understanding why the pattern exists, how your own anxiety may be keeping it in place, and how to shift it; including how to have the conversations that actually change things rather than just causing more conflict.

That guilt you feel the second you prioritize yourself? That's not a personality flaw; it's a pattern. It's one of the most common things I work on with the moms I see. People pleasing and difficulties with boundaries don't come out of nowhere. They usually develop as a way to feel safe, loved, or "good enough" and then motherhood turns the volume all the way up on them because now there are tiny humans depending on you around the clock. In our work together, we don't just talk about setting better boundaries, we get underneath why the boundaries collapsed in the first place, so the change actually sticks. If you've spent your whole life making yourself smaller so everyone around you is comfortable, you're exactly who I work with.

This is part of matrescence. The identity shift that happens when you become a mother and it's one of my specialties. Feeling like you've disappeared into the role of "mom" or "employee" at the expense of knowing who you actually are is incredibly common and completely treatable. We work on reclaiming your identity without guilt.

A good friend listens. Therapy changes the patterns underneath what you're talking about. I use evidence-based approaches (CBT and ACT specifically) that help rewire the thought loops, nervous system responses, and relational dynamics driving your exhaustion. I do not just help you feel heard in the moment, though that matters too.

No diagnosis required. Many of my clients have never been formally diagnosed with anything, they just know they're not okay and want to feel better. I treat the whole person, not a label.

Yes. That's exactly why I work via telehealth. Sessions are flexible and designed to fit into your actual life. Many of my clients squeeze in a session during a lunch break, nap time, or after bedtime and many bring their babies if they have no childcare. I am a “baby-led” therapist. Yes, you can bring your breast pumps and yes, you can nurse!

All you need is a private space, wifi/hotspot, and your phone or laptop.

Life with young kids is unpredictable and I get that. I'm a mom too. I have a cancellation policy I'll share when we chat but I'm not here to penalize you for the reality of parenting without a village.

Yes . Research consistently shows telehealth therapy is just as effective as in-person for anxiety, depression, and the issues I specialize in. Many of my clients actually find it easier to open up from the comfort of their own home, and the elimination of a commute makes it far more sustainable for busy moms. Making therapy fit into your life is what makes it effective, which is what I strive for.

Currently yes. I'm licensed in Massachusetts and can only see clients for therapy who are physically located in MA during our sessions. I serve clients statewide via telehealth.

The free 30-minute phone consultation is genuinely just a conversation. There’s no pressure, no intake forms, no clinical assessment. We talk about what's going on for you, I share how I work, and we both decide if it feels like a good fit. It's the "mom chat" version of a first meeting.

That's a fair concern and I hear it often. The difference usually comes down to specialization and fit. General therapists are trained broadly. I work specifically with working mothers navigating anxiety, the mental load, and identity loss. If your previous therapist didn't deeply understand those experiences, the work likely felt surface-level. I'd invite you to try the free consultation and see if it feels different.

Most clients notice a shift within the first 4-6 sessions, not because everything is fixed, but because having a dedicated space to be honest finally gives the nervous system some relief. Deeper, lasting change typically takes longer and depends on your goals, history, and how consistently we meet.

You're never locked in. Therapy works best when you feel safe enough to be honest, including honest with me about whether it's working. If at any point the fit doesn't feel right, we talk about it. I'll help you find someone who's a better match if needed.

Like most specialized therapists, I am an out-of-network provider. I don't take insurance but most insurance companies (except Kaiser) will reimburse you for sessions with me.

How it works is you will pay me directly out of pocket, send your insurance a document called a super-bill to your insurance company, and they will send you reimbursement checks. Super-bills look like invoices but have medical information on it. You can get yours in your client portal. They automatically populate monthly.

Be sure to call your insurance to find out if they will do this, not all insurance companies will, but it's worth finding out.

When you call, here's what to say:

Tell them you're going to start to see an out of network provider for mental/behavioral health. Then ask them the following questions to make the reimbursement process goes smoothly:

Is there a deductible? If so, how much?

What's the % I'll get reimbursed per session?

What's the process to get reimbursed? Do I send super-bills? or Do you need me to fill out a form?

They might ask you what codes I use. I typically use: 90791-95; 90837-95; 90834-95

Rates vary by time and service. My initial session rate for 60starts at $175. All ongoing sessions are 45 minutes and are $150. Ongoing 60 minute sessions are available upon request.

Please note I do not accept insurance.

You can likely be reimbursed for mental health services.

*I encourage you to consider bi-weekly or monthly sessions if costs are of concern but you want to work with me*.

You don't have to justify it to me. As far as worth it? That’s up to you. Here’s a different way to look at it: the resentment, burnout, and anxiety you're carrying have a cost too. What’s it worth to feel confident in yourself? What’s it worth to stop feeling the way you do? What’s it worth to show up as the parent you want to be? What’s it worth to save your relationships? To have healthy friendships, a sound marriage. What’s the alternative? Get divorced? keep yelling at your kids? Not be able to show up as the Mom or boss you want to be? The truth is the work that we do can drastically change the way you feel about yourself and your life circumstances. How? Because ultimately the work we do will change the choices you make. In your relationships, your parenting, your career, your health. Therapy at $150-175/session, even biweekly, is often less than what the alternative costs long-term. The free consultation is a no-commitment way to decide if it makes sense for you.

I encourage you to consider bi-weekly or monthly sessions if costs is an issue.

Most insurance companies don’t include highly trained specialists in areas like matrescense, motherhood without a “village”, boundaries etc. and most certainly not one who strives to work therapy around your schedule.

You’re also not limited by insurance restrictions on session length, frequency, or treatment methods. Your therapy plan is also guided by your needs, not insurance billing codes. Out-of-network care protects your sensitive mental health information from being shared with insurance companies.

Out-of-network care ensures you get the expertise you deserve.

I approach my clients using a feminist and person-centered approach, which means I view my clients as equals and prioritize authentic connection in the therapy process. I draw primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) while integrating additional evidence-based interventions, such as DBT, mindfulness, Positive Psychology and depth exploration when they align with your goals.

It depends on your needs and treatment. I encourage weekly for the first 4 weeks to build a foundation. After that you and I will determine the frequency that matches your schedule, budget, and clinical treatment. I do often encourage all clients to move to bi-weekly, eventually.