I’m currently accepting the following insurance plans:

• Sentara (Commercial & Medicaid)

• Aetna (Commercial)

• Optum

• UnitedHealth Care

Please reference the Anti-Oppressive Rate structure link under “therapy with me".”

Insurance companies require me to diagnose my clients after just one session. Not using insurance provides more privacy and autonomy over your mental healthcare. I believe many symptoms are actually valid, healthy responses to systemic oppression or life transitions in this climate and do not require you to have a “disorder.” By not using insurance we have the ability to co-create a treatment plan that actually aligns with your life—whether that means longer sessions, more frequent meetings during crises, or using holistic and culturally specific modalities.

You will receive intake paperwork via email that must be completed before booking your first session.

During the first session, I will spend a brief time reviewing the intake paperwork and attendance policy. I will spend the majority of the time getting to know you and learning more about the concerns that brought you to therapy. Please feel free to ask questions or bring topics/concerns you’d like to cover.

I provide therapy with a client-led approach. You are the expert of your own life, so I will trust that you will come to each session with a topic or concern that you would like to address. You have the autonomy to set the pace and tell me what you want from your sessions.

I want you to feel comfortable. Feel free to take your shoes off, eat a snack, bring a comfort item to sessions, and curse as much as you need to. This is your time!

My office is located in Virginia Beach, VA. The building is off of Virginia Beach Blvd near the Kings Grant area.

We will meet weekly or bi-weekly and reassess frequency after 3~4 months.

No, I’m only licensed as a talk therapist. I’m happy to chat about your options for seeking medication management. I can even suggest a few trusted providers.

It happens! Sometimes it takes a few tries to find the right therapist. If we’re not a good fit I can provide a list of referrals to other clinicians/practices in the area.

The length of time that each client spends in therapy is different depending on their unique needs. Once you feel confident enough to discuss no longer attending therapy, we will collaborate on a discharge plan. I recommend a closure session for us to reflect on your time in therapy. Ending therapy can be difficult but closure can provide comfort.