Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School
What to Expect
THE TREATMENT PROCESS
Starting therapy can feel uncertain. Here’s exactly what the process looks like, so you know what you’re signing up for before we even speak.
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Step 1:
Free Consultation (15 minutes)
We start with a no-cost 15-minute phone call. This is your opportunity to ask questions, share a bit about what you’re looking for, and get a sense of whether I’m the right fit for you. The research is clear: therapy works best when the therapeutic relationship is strong, so if you feel I’m not the right match, I’ll be glad to help you find someone who is.
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Step 2: Comprehensive Assessment
If we decide to move forward, we begin with a thorough diagnostic assessment. I ask detailed questions about your history, your current challenges, and the biological, psychological, social, and structural factors shaping your experience. This appointment will likely feel different from past therapy intakes — it’s more systematic, and it gives us both a clear picture of where we’re starting from.
For coaching clients: there is no diagnostic component, but I still do an in-depth intake to understand your goals, values, financial situation (as relevant), and what you’re hoping coaching will help you achieve.
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Step 3: Collaborative Treatment Plan
Together, we develop a personalized plan based on your goals and the best available evidence.
For therapy, this typically draws on CBT and related approaches. For coaching, the plan centers on the behavioral, cognitive, and psychological patterns you want to address. You drive the goals, I provide the structure and expertise.
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Step 4:
Weekly Sessions and Skill Building
Weekly 55-minute sessions are the foundation of our work. Research consistently shows that regular, frequent sessions produce better outcomes than sporadic ones. Over time, you’ll build a personalized toolkit of practical skills — for challenging unhelpful thoughts, changing behaviors, managing stress, and approaching your life with greater intentionality.
For most therapy presentations, a standard CBT course is 12–20 sessions for meaningful symptom improvement. Many clients continue beyond this for maintenance and continued growth.
For coaching clients: we may meet less frequently and for less total sessions. Many clients experience benefit in as few as 4 sessions.
Telehealth Format
All sessions are conducted via telehealth using a HIPAA-compliant video platform. You’ll need to be in a private location with a stable internet connection where you can speak freely and have the ability to turn your video on.
Therapy sessions require you to be physically located in Massachusetts or Florida.
Coaching sessions are available regardless of your location.
Insurance Coverage & Treatment Fees
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