How do I schedule an appointment?

You can reach me through my profile at PsychologyToday here. You can also email me directly at info@wilderhearttherapy.com or complete the contact form. Please allow for up for 48 hours for me to get back to you. These methods are not for any emergencies. If you are experiencing a crisis, please call 911 for emergencies or 988 for crisis therapy care

Your work experience includes work at Lutheran Counseling Services. Are you a faith based therapist?

No, I am not. I use an integrative approach of multiple researched theories with a strong focus on the uniqueness of each client. This means that I believe you are the expert in your own life and that I will never impose a faith/belief on you. As a mental health counselor I provide you with a space where you can feel safe and be celebrated for who you are without judgement.

Will my health insurance cover therapy?

I am currently accepting some insurances. For couple therapy sessions, I am only accepting self pay clients at this time. The accepted insurance panels include United/Optum, Aetna, and BlueCross BlueShield

What can I expect in the first session?

In the first session we will complete an intake. We will cover confidentiality and its limits and get to know each other. This means I will ask you about your current struggles and/or goals, and gather your history. History includes information about family, social, legal, physical and mental health and a few more. We will also talk about goals you have for therapy. The first session can sometimes feel a bit scary. You can share as much or as little as you like, and ask any questions. For relationship therapy we will talk about the history of the relationship and what you need help/support with.

Do you offer both in person and virtual sessions?

I currently only accept virtual clients. I have a waitlist for in-person spots for my office in Winter Park, FL.

I am concerned that you will not understand my identity and experience. How can you help?

My therapy style places intersectionality and multicultural responsiveness at the forefront. I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and much of our sessions will include me forming a better understanding of your lived experience. The counseling room is an open and transparent space, and I welcome you to let me know if you do not feel heard, valued, or validated. I believe that social justice and advocacy are big parts of being a counselor.

How are you involved in social justice and advocacy work?

As an immigrant my research passion is in providing culturally responsive therapy spaces for immigrants. I have worked for a non-profit, providing free mental health services to older adults within the community who are homebound and isolated. WilderHeart has a monthly donation set up towards affordable mental health services for Black women. I started a grant funded program to provide no/low cost therapy services for the LGBTQ+ community. My therapy room is a safe space for all people. As a white therapist, I acknowledge the undue privilege that I have, and always endeavor to take the time to understand your intersectional identity.