Beginning this work is a simple first step—one that honors your pace.

To get started, I invite you to reach out by email so we can schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Think of this as a brief meeting at the trailhead—a chance for both of us to pause, look out at the landscape ahead, and decide if we’re meant to walk this path together.

During this call, we’ll gently explore what’s bringing you in and what you’re hoping to grow or shift in your life. It’s also an opportunity for you to get a felt sense of my approach—whether the way I listen, reflect, and guide feels aligned with you. Just as every desert has its own rhythm, every person needs a therapeutic space that feels supportive, attuned, and sustainable.

Finding the right fit matters. When the connection feels right, the work that follows has room to take root, deepen, and eventually bloom.

In our first session together, we begin by gently mapping the landscape of your life—the places you’ve traveled, the climates you’ve endured, and the ways you’ve learned to survive and adapt. This takes shape through a comprehensive intake assessment, where I come to understand your medical history, developmental story, and behavioral health experiences. Like studying the soil before planting, this process helps me see what has shaped you and what may be ready to shift.

There is some structure in this first meeting—questions, forms, and standardized assessments that help clarify a diagnosis for insurance purposes. While this part can feel more formal, it serves as a foundation, giving us a shared language and direction for the work ahead.

Just as importantly, there is space for your voice. Through conversation, you’ll be invited to name the areas in your life that feel dry, overgrown, or in need of care. Together, we’ll begin identifying what growth could look like for you—what you want to cultivate, what you’re ready to release, and where you’d like more support.

By the end of our first session, we will have created a collaborative map—one that honors both where you’ve been and where you’re hoping to go. From there, our work becomes a steady tending: thoughtful, intentional, and rooted in resilience.

It’s natural to feel uncertain. That’s why we begin with a consultation—a chance to check in, ask questions, and get a sense of whether this space feels right to you. You don’t have to be fully sure to begin—just open enough to explore.

Not at all. Many people begin this work not because something is falling apart, but because something inside them is asking for more care, more clarity, or more alignment. Therapy can be a place to strengthen what’s already working, to prepare for change, or to gently explore what’s been waiting for your attention.

I often support individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, burnout, identity exploration, and the quiet weight of high expectations. I also work with those who feel deeply—sensitive, perceptive individuals who may have learned to adapt to harsh environments but are now ready to thrive in a more sustainable way.

I currently accept several insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Quest Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. I am also in the process of becoming in-network with Optum.

I work with a billing platform called Headway, which allows us to verify your benefits ahead of time—so you’ll have a clear understanding of your coverage and any co-pay before we begin. Initial verification takes 3-5 days. My hope is that this process feels transparent and supportive, rather than overwhelming.

If you’re unsure about your coverage, you’re welcome to reach out. We can take a moment together to explore your options and find a path forward that feels both accessible and aligned with your needs.

Cognitive therapy is the steady root system beneath all of our work together. Whether we are in conversation, creating art, or tending to plants, this evidence-based approach quietly supports how we understand your experiences.

Together, we notice patterns of thought that may have formed in harsher seasons—once protective, but no longer fully serving you. From there, we begin to gently reshape them, cultivating perspectives that feel more balanced and supportive.

Woven into every session, this process offers both insight and practical tools you can carry with you as you continue to grow.

At times, we may incorporate hands-on work with plants—re-potting, tending, or simply being in their presence. These moments aren’t about having a “green thumb,” but about engaging with growth in a tangible way. The process often mirrors our inner work: noticing what needs nourishment, what needs space, and what is ready to change.

Because in-person sessions offer the opportunity to engage in horticultural therapy, the space you enter will reflect that intention. Much like a desert garden carefully tended, there will always be plants and soil present in the room—living elements that invite grounding, growth, and connection.

The plants are thoughtfully chosen with sensitivity in mind, often selected for being less likely to aggravate common allergies. Still, if you tend to experience environmental sensitivities, it’s important to be aware of this aspect of the space ahead of time, so you can make the choice that best supports your comfort and well-being.

For those who may find a plant-filled environment less supportive to their needs, I also offer telehealth sessions. This creates an alternative space—one that can meet you where you are, while still holding the same intention of steady, meaningful growth.

That’s completely okay. You don’t need any prior interest or experience. The natural elements in our work are invitations, not requirements. We will always center what feels meaningful and accessible to you.

Art therapy offers another pathway inward—one that doesn’t rely solely on words. At times, we may use creative expression as a way to explore what feels difficult to name, giving form to emotions, experiences, and inner landscapes that are still taking shape. Like patterns in sand or the unfolding of a bloom, the process itself often reveals what’s been waiting beneath the surface.

Not at all. This work is not about skill or technique—it’s about expression and curiosity. You don’t need to know what you’re doing or create something “good.” The focus is on what emerges, not how it looks. Even the simplest marks can carry meaning.

That’s completely okay. Like any new terrain, it can take time to feel steady. Art therapy is always an invitation, never an expectation. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you, and you’ll always have the choice to engage in ways that feel supportive.

Yes, but in a way that feels collaborative and respectful. Rather than interpreting for you, I’ll invite your perspective and meaning-making. You are the expert on your own experience—my role is to help you explore what the process and the image might be holding.