Do you accept insurance? 

Yes! I warmly welcome clients using Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna insurance plans. 

I also accept private pay clients. 

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What is a polyvagal informed therapist?

Helping you understand your body and mind.

• Connecting to Your System: I focus on the nervous system states that shape our everyday human experience. Understanding this helps us bring gentle context to the moments you feel overwhelmed or dysregulated.

• Befriending Your Patterns: With that context, we can begin to change old patterns and actually befriend your system, honoring the protective ways it has worked to keep you safe.

• Returning to You: Together, we will build a safe, connected space where you can explore freely, rebuild self-trust, and reconnect to your truest, most authentic self.

 

Why I Use Polyvagal Theory?

• Understanding the Human Experience: At its core, this approach helps us understand how we navigate the world. It looks at how your daily experiences, emotions, and reactions are deeply rooted in your physical body.

• Making Sense of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma: When we experience overwhelming stress or trauma, our body's natural capacity to stay calm and regulated decreases. This theory helps us see that anxiety and depression aren't personal failures—they are biological protective responses housed in your nervous system.

• Expanding Your Capacity: By tracking these physical responses without judgment, we can work together to gently expand your body's capacity for safety, helping you return to a state of balance and ease.

 

What can I expect with the first session and second session? 

Our Journey Together: The First Two Steps

• First, we connect: Our initial session is all about your story. We’ll discuss your current experiences, your history, and the goals you want to achieve.

• Next, we learn: In our second session, we’ll look at the science behind stress. You'll learn how your nervous system affects your daily life, giving you a fresh perspective on how to navigate difficult moments.

 

Interested in more information on trauma and the nervous system?

If you'd like a deeper look into how this all works, this short video, Trauma and the Nervous System: A Polyvagal Perspective, is a wonderful resource. It beautifully explains:

• The Nervous System Alarm: How trauma and chronic stress can cause our internal "alarm system" to get stuck signaling danger, even when we are perfectly safe in the present moment.

• Protection Over Connection: Why our bodies sometimes unconsciously reject closeness or feel overwhelmed by everyday social interactions when survival mode takes over.

• The Path to Healing: How we can gently retrain the nervous system to feel safe again—especially through the power of safe partnerships and therapy.

 

Watch the full video here: Trauma and the Nervous System: A Polyvagal Perspective