Evidence-Based Therapy That Moves You Forward
If you're dealing with trauma, grief, anxiety, or life transitions and prefer to use your insurance benefits—or you need ongoing therapeutic support—I offer traditional psychotherapy grounded in neuroscience and solution-focused approaches.
What makes this different from typical therapy:
- Results-focused: Average client completes treatment in 10-14 sessions, not years
- Neuroscience-informed: Brain-based interventions, not just talk therapy
- Specialized expertise: Doctoral-level training in trauma, grief, and spiritual concerns
- Flexible delivery: Available in-person (Chapel Hill, NC) or via telehealth across North Carolina and South Carolina
Who I Work With
Healthcare Workers
Nurses, Mental health providers, paramedics, EMT, and behavioral health dealing with:
- Workplace violence and patient assaults
- Compassion fatigue and burnout
- Moral injury from impossible clinical situations
- Trauma exposure from high-acuity environments
- Vicarious trauma
First Responders
Firefighters, paramedics, EMT, law enforcement officers, and emergency personnel managing:
- Critical incident stress
- Cumulative trauma from repeated exposure
- Hypervigilance affecting home life
- Difficulty transitioning out of "response mode"
- Vicarious trauma
Veterans
High-functioning veterans (not needing differential diagnosis, VA disability claim documentation, or requiring intensive disability support) working through:
- Combat-related trauma
- Military sexual trauma
- Transition to civilian life
- Identity and purpose after service
- Moral Injury
High-Performers
Driven individuals facing:
- Burnout from chronic overwork
- Perfectionism and fear of failure
- Relationship strain from work demands
- Anxiety and difficulty "shutting off"
What We Work On
Trauma & PTSD
Post-traumatic stress from combat, critical incidents, workplace violence, relationships, childhood, accidents, or assault. Using evidence-based approaches to help your nervous system recognize that the threat is over.
Grief & Loss
Loss of loved ones, career transitions, identity shifts, or traumatic loss. Processing grief while building meaning and moving forward with life.
Anxiety & Stress
Generalized anxiety, panic attacks, hypervigilance, racing thoughts, and chronic stress. Learning to regulate your nervous system rather than just "manage" symptoms.
Spiritual Concerns
Questions of meaning, faith struggles, moral injury, and existential concerns. Drawing on my background as a hospital chaplain and training in spiritual integration.
Life Transitions
Career changes, retirement from military/first responder roles, relationship changes, major life shifts. Navigating uncertainty while maintaining stability.
My Approach
I integrate several evidence-based approaches depending on what you need:
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: We focus on what's working and how to build on it, rather than spending years analyzing what's broken.
Trauma-Focused Interventions: Approaches designed to help your brain process and integrate traumatic experiences so they stop controlling your present.
Neuroscience-Based Tools: Understanding how your brain and nervous system work helps you make sense of your symptoms and gives you concrete strategies for change.
Spiritual Integration: (when desired and prompted by the client) For clients who value faith or spirituality, I can integrate these perspectives into treatment. I have extensive training as a hospital chaplain and am well-versed in spiritual concerns in mental health.
My philosophy: You're not broken. Your nervous system is doing exactly what it was designed to do—protect you. Sometimes it just needs to learn that the threat is over.
What to Expect
First Session (60 minutes)
- Comprehensive assessment of what brings you in
- Discussion of goals and desired outcomes
- Review of your history and current symptoms
- Development of initial treatment plan
Ongoing Sessions (53 minutes)
- Evidence-based interventions tailored to your needs
- Skills and strategies you can use between sessions
- Regular check-ins on progress toward goals
- Adjustments to treatment as needed
Treatment Duration
Most clients see significant improvement in 8-10 sessions. Some need more, some need less—it depends on the complexity of what you're working on and your specific goals.
I do not keep clients in therapy longer than necessary. My goal is to help you resolve the issue and get back to living your life.
Logistics
Format Options
In-Person Chapel Hill, North Carolina office. Also available in South Carolina (Anderson to Boiling Springs area)
Telehealth Secure video sessions via HIPAA-compliant platform. Available throughout North Carolina and South Carolina (Note: MR intensive program is in-person only; standard therapy can be virtual)
Insurance & Fees
Insurance Accepted
I am credentialed with various major insurance carriers. If you decide to reach out and wish to utilize your insurance, let me know when we have our brief consultation, and we can potentially determine the nature of your coverage. If I am not contracted with your insurance, I can provide services on an out-of-network basis.
Out-of-Network Rate
$235/session If I'm not contracted with your insurance, you'll pay the full fee upfront. I provide a detailed superbill you can submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Self-Pay Rate (No Insurance)
$235/session For clients who prefer not to use insurance or don't have coverage.
Scheduling
Sessions are typically scheduled weekly, though we can adjust frequency based on your needs and goals.
Current availability:
- Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments available
- Telehealth appointments offer flexible scheduling
- In-person appointments available in Chapel Hill, NC
Why People Choose to Work With Me
I understand the work you do. I'm not guessing what it's like to serve in high-stress, high-stakes roles. I've been a Marine, law enforcement officer, hospital chaplain, EMT, and firefighter. I know what it means to carry the weight of serving others.
I have specialized training. As a doctoral student in clinical mental health counseling with a focus on neuroscience-based trauma interventions, I bring both real-world experience and cutting-edge clinical expertise.
I get results. My clients complete treatment and move on with their lives. I don't build a practice on dependency—I build it on helping people resolve what's holding them back.
Credentials:
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
- Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCASA)
- Doctoral student, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Marine Corps combat veteran ( Iraq, 2003 and 2005)
- Former hospital chaplain, EMT, firefighter, law enforcement officer
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Not Sure If Therapy Is Right for You?
Consider the Memory Reconsolidation Intensive Protocol instead
If you're dealing with specific traumatic memories and want a faster, more targeted resolution, my 6-session MR intensive might be a better fit.
Or start with a free consultation
We can discuss your situation and determine which approach—standard therapy or MR intensive—makes the most sense for your goals.
Ready to Start?
New Client Process
1. If needed, schedule a free 15-minute consultation We'll discuss what you're dealing with and whether we're a good fit.
2. Complete intake paperwork I will send you forms to complete before your first session through your secure portal.
3. Attend your initial assessment 60-minute first session to develop your treatment plan.
4. Begin weekly sessions We'll work together toward your goals using evidence-based approaches.
Common Questions
Do you prescribe medication?
No. I provide psychotherapy and trauma-focused interventions. If medication is needed, you will need to coordinate with your primary care provider or be referred to a psychiatrist.
How long does therapy take?
Most clients see significant improvement in 8-10 sessions. Complex trauma or multiple concerns may take longer, but my goal is always resolution, not indefinite treatment.
What if I'm not sure therapy will help?
Many of my clients felt the same way. Often, they have tried therapy before without much success. The difference is that my approach focuses on resolving underlying patterns, not just managing symptoms. Let's talk about whether this approach might work for you.
Can I use my insurance?
If I'm credentialed with your insurance, yes. If not, I can provide documentation for you to submit for out-of-network reimbursement. Your insurance may cover a portion of the cost.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. Most of my standard psychotherapy clients use telehealth. The exception is the MR intensive program, which requires in-person sessions.
What if I need more intensive help?
If you're dealing with specific traumatic memories and want faster resolution, consider the MR Intensive. We can discuss this during your consultation.
Final Thoughts
Take the First Step
You do not need to carry this alone. And you do not need years of therapy to make meaningful change.
Let's talk about what's actually possible.
Schedule Free Consultation Here
Locations: Main Office: Chapel Hill, NC | Anderson to Boiling Springs, SC: Available throughout North Carolina and South Carolina