OCD & Anxiety Disorder Specialist in Center City Philadelphia
About Me & My Approach to Therapy
My goal as a therapist is to help you understand yourself better, trust yourself more, and make choices that feel right for you. I’m passionate about helping people recognize the unhelpful patterns, beliefs, and fears that can get in the way of living the life they want. I see therapy as a genuine relationship and believe that feeling comfortable with your therapist matters. I bring warmth, authenticity, and humor to my work, meeting my clients where they are while challenging them to grow. I specialize in OCD and anxiety and also frequently work with clients experiencing perfectionism, grief, and post-traumatic stress.
I have received advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention Treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression, and Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD.
I completed my graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I welcome you to reach out for an initial phone consultation to see if we would be a good fit for each other!
Specialities & Services
I offer individual therapy to older adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of mental health concerns. My particular areas of expertise include anxiety disorders and obsessive compulsive and related disorders, but I also work with individuals experiencing different issues, such as depressive symptoms, dysfunctional perfectionism, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and challenging life transitions.
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Agoraphobia
Specific Phobias
Health Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Excoriation Disorder (skin picking)
Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Therapeutic Modalities Used
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
Habit Reversal Therapy (HRT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Schema Therapy
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions that are not answered below, please feel free to contact me for more information!
How much do therapy sessions cost and where will we meet?
My typical session rates are as follows:
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Initial phone consultation (15 minutes): Free
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Initial intake evaluation (75 minutes): $225
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Individual Session (55 minutes): $175
Therapy sessions typically take place in my Center City Philadelphia office. However, treatment for phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, and eating disorders may at times take place in different locations, such as the home or in the community, depending on your particular symptoms. I am available to travel outside the office for sessions when indicated for your treatment to be most successful. When appropriate, I also offer teletherapy sessions.
Do you take insurance and what are the payment options for sessions?
I am a self-pay only provider and as such do not work with insurance companies. Rates will be confirmed prior to the start of therapy, and payment is due in full at the time of session.
Payment is accepted via major credit card (including HSA/FSA cards), cash, or check at the time of service.
Good Faith Estimate Notice
Good Faith Estimate Notice
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.
Contact Me
Finding a therapist that is a good fit for your needs is an important step in the process. Please contact me so that we can schedule a time to talk and determine if we would be a good fit for each other!