Frequently Asked Questions
What do all the letters mean after your name?
MA is a Masters of Arts. I received mine in 2009 from Naropa University in Somatic Counseling Psychology. I doubled in Body-Psychotherapy and Dance/Movement Therapy.
R-DMT stands for Registered Dance Movement Therapist. This means that I have met the educational and experiential requirements to be a Dance Therapist registered with the American Dance Therapy Association.
RMT designates me as a Registered Massage Therapist with the State of Colorado. I did my primary massage training at IPSB and SHA in San Diego, and have continued my education throughout the years.
RYT validates me as a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance.
BA I also have a Bachelors degree in Sociology from San Francisco State University. I minored in both Human Sexuality and Spanish.
What you don't see is LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor. That's because I have not yet met the LPC requirements; I have not yet taken the required national exam and do not have enough supervised clinical hours to qualify for licensure. I am, however, a Registered Unlicensed Psychotherapist in the State of Colorado and am subject to all the same rules and requirements as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
What are your rates?
Psychotherapy rate is $75 for a 60-minute session, or $100 for a 90-minute session.. A rate reduction of up to $20 is available for those with financial need. It's difficult to chose a therapist before actually meeting them. This is why I provide a free 30-minute consultation to give you an opportunity to meet me, ask any questions you may have, and to get a feel for how we might fit together.
Body/energywork rate is $65 for a 60-minute session, or $95 for a 90-minute session. Rate reductions of up to $20 are given on rare occasions, but never for deep-tissue massage. Please note that the time spent in consultation is considered part of the session time.
Individual Yoga Sessions are $50 per 60-minute session. Semi-private sessions are $25 per 60-minute session.
What happens if I'm in crisis and I need to talk to you right away?
I provide non-emergency psychotherapeutic services. This means that I am likely not going to be able to call back right away should you call me. I will usually call you back within 24-hours, however, I may not always be able to do so. I do not answer client calls while on vacation. Should you have an emergency that you feel is life-threatening, please call 911. You can also try one of the emergency numbers provided by clicking here (FIX LINK).
One of my goals for my clients is to help them be able to tolerate intense emotions so that they do not become overwhelmed by them. When we're able to tolerate intense experience, we can draw upon internal resources that help us to manage crisis, rather than be buried under the weight of them.
I don't want to be in therapy for years, like some people I know. How can you assure me that we're actually going to get somewhere in therapy?
You're right. Some people spend a lot of time in therapy. As I see it there are three reasons for this. The first is that they may have a very intense trauma history that just can't be worked through in six months. Another reason is that some people continue in therapy because, even though they may have worked through their major issues, therapy is a way to keep on track and have time where they can commit to their own growth. And third, because the therapist is not very effective. Like all fields and all jobs, there are going to be some people who are better at it than others. It's tricky with psychotherapy, because most people don't know what the characteristics of a good psychotherapist are.
What I can tell you about how I work is that I always start off with finding out what your goals are for therapy. I review those goals before each session to make sure that we stay on track and don't get side-tracked into the issue of the week. I'll review those goals with you about every three months so that you know we're making progress on your therapeutic goals.
Where are you located?
I'm conveniently located in Old Town Louisville Colorado right on Main Street. I'm just behind Juju Beads and I share office space with Tiger Clinic, which provides Acupuncture and herbal services.
Who do you work with?
I do individual counseling, marriage counseling, couples counseling for both traditional and nontraditional couples, and I also work with teens. You can go to the issues page to see the type of problems I help people solve, and you can peek at the how i work page to get more information about the type of work I do.
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March 2010 Update
The new office on Main Street in Old Town Louisville is now open . Please call for a free 30 minute consultation. Weekend and evening appointments are available.
Something to ponder
The thought manifests as the word.
The word manifests as the deed.
The deed develops into habit.
Habit hardens into character.
So watch the thought and its ways with care
And let it spring out of love
Born out of concern for all beings.
As the shadow follows the body,
As we think so we become
Dhammapada. The Buddha
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