• Initial 15 minute consultation call: free
• 1.5 hour Pre-Intensive/ Initial Intake Appointment: $405
• EMDR Intensive Session Options:
  • 1.5 hour: $405
  • 3 hour: $810

I am an approved CareCredit provider and accept CareCredit cards.

I offer both in-person and virtual sessions, Monday through Friday. My office is located in Scottsdale, AZ and virtual sessions can be provided to those located in Arizona. The first step in working together is to complete a consultation call.

Yes, when availability allows. Fees for weekend sessions are:

• 3 hour: $965

I specialize in trauma and attachment, providing therapy to adults and parents seeking to explore the past and its impact on their present, with the goal of healing and shaping a better future. My focus includes alleviating anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms while fostering sustainable changes in clients’ lives. I emphasize success in relationships, confidence, and self-acceptance through a holistic, relational, and growth-oriented approach rooted in evidence-based interventions, including EMDR.

I am Certified in EMDR through EMDRIA, and am additionally an EMDR Consultant where I teach and mentor other EMDR-trained therapists.

Please see my About Me page for additional details regarding my specialty, training and approach.

At the beginning of our work together, I will create a personalized treatment plan that outlines your goals and objectives, along with the recommended interventions tailored to your unique needs. This plan will be developed collaboratively, allowing us to partner in identifying the most effective interventions for your healing journey.

You have two options for engaging in EMDR therapy:

• “Intensively”: This option involves ongoing sessions scheduled at a frequency that best suits your needs, allowing for a continuous therapeutic process. This flexible format is designed to accommodate your lifestyle while providing consistent support as you work toward your goals.

• “Intensive”: This option includes a defined number of sessions scheduled over a concentrated period, typically taking place over 3 to 5 days. This immersive experience enables you to dive deep into your healing work in a supportive and structured environment, maximizing your therapeutic gains in a shorter timeframe.

Together, we will ensure that your treatment plan aligns with your needs and aspirations, providing you with the structure and support necessary for meaningful progress.

My promise to all clients is to provide compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based care. I am committed to continued learning and growth, both professionally and personally, as I deeply know that, in order for me to support others, I must first ensure that I am supported in both my professional and personal development. 

Let’s discover this together. It is invaluable that you feel that your therapist is a good fit for you. That they feel safe, trustworthy, and competent. If you decide to schedule a consultation call or an initial session, I encourage you to consider these introductions as your own interview process to decide. If we conclude that I am not the right fit, I will support you through additional referral options.

EMDR is a versatile therapeutic approach that effectively addresses both psychological and physical symptoms resulting from adverse life experiences. While it is widely recognized for its transformative impact on trauma recovery, its benefits extend far beyond that.

Individuals Struggling with Trauma:
EMDR is particularly beneficial for those who have experienced traumatic events, whether they are recent or rooted in the past. It helps individuals process and integrate these experiences, alleviating the distressing symptoms associated with trauma, such as anxiety, depression, and intrusive memories.

Those Facing Anxiety and Depression:
EMDR can be an effective treatment for individuals dealing with generalized anxiety, panic attacks, or depression linked to past experiences. By addressing the underlying beliefs and emotions tied to these symptoms, EMDR helps individuals find relief and regain a sense of control in their lives.

People Experiencing Grief or Loss:
Those navigating grief from the loss of a loved one or significant life changes can find EMDR to be a supportive tool. It allows for the processing of painful emotions and helps individuals honor their grief while moving forward in a healthy way.

Individuals Struggling Relationally: EMDR can help those facing challenges in their relationships by addressing past traumas or attachment issues that may be affecting their ability to connect with others. It fosters healthier communication patterns and strengthens relational dynamics.

Individuals with Performance-Related Challenges:
Interestingly, EMDR is not limited to trauma recovery; it is also utilized for performance enhancement. Whether you’re an athlete aiming to improve your performance, a professional preparing for a big presentation, or anyone facing performance anxiety, EMDR can help by clearing mental blocks and fostering a more positive mindset.

Those Seeking Personal Growth:
Individuals who simply want to deepen their understanding of themselves and enhance their emotional well-being can benefit from EMDR as well. It encourages personal growth by addressing limiting beliefs and fostering a stronger sense of self-worth and resilience.

Overall, EMDR is a powerful tool for anyone looking to heal from past experiences, enhance their performance, or simply explore and improve their mental health. Its flexible application means that a wide range of individuals can experience significant, lasting change through this innovative therapy.

EMDR intensives offer a unique opportunity to address your symptoms in a more succinct and focused manner, eliminating the interruptions often associated with traditional 50-minute sessions. This intensive format can reduce overall treatment time by minimizing the need for:

• Checking in at the beginning of each session,
• Addressing current crises and concerns,
• Focusing on stabilizing and coping skills that may become unnecessary after healing,
• Assisting you in regaining composure at the end of the session.

By streamlining the therapeutic process, EMDR Intensives enable you to immerse yourself in your healing journey and make meaningful progress more efficiently.

Yes, adjunct EMDR complements your ongoing therapy with your primary therapist rather than replacing or interrupting it. I will collaborate with both you and your therapist to pinpoint specific targets for intensive treatment. During your initial consultation, we will discuss and determine the intensive format that best suits your needs.

• Twenty-four randomized controlled trials demonstrate the effectiveness of EMDR therapy in treating emotional trauma and other adverse life experiences relevant to clinical practice.
• Seven of 10 studies indicate that EMDR therapy is faster and/or more effective than trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Numerous other evaluations confirm that EMDR therapy offers relief from a range of somatic complaints.
• Twelve randomized studies focusing on the eye movement component observed rapid reductions in negative emotions and/or the vividness of disturbing images, while an additional eight studies reported various other memory effects.

• The economic benefits are clear: compared to other trauma therapies, the intensive format can reduce treatment time by minimizing time spent on a) initial check-ins at the start of each session, b) addressing current crises and concerns, c) focusing on stabilizing and coping skills that become unnecessary after trauma healing, and d) helping the client regain composure at the end of the session. Learn more here.

• An intensive program utilizing EMDR therapy is a potentially safe and effective treatment alternative for complex PTSD. Learn more here.

• Intensive EMDR treatment is feasible and demonstrates reliable improvement in PTSD symptoms within a very short time frame. Learn more here.

• The intensive application of trauma-focused therapy appears to be well tolerated by patients with PTSD, facilitating faster symptom reduction with comparable or even superior outcomes while lowering the risk of premature dropout. Learn more here.

• Further resources on the intensive application of trauma-focused therapy here.