The therapeutic process is tailored to each client's unique needs by considering the historical and current biological, psychological, and social context in developing therapeutic goals.

The spectrum of anxiety and depression can hold us back from being our best selves. We will focus our work on understanding the root of your discomfort, define wellness as you see it, and practice skills to overcome what holds you back.

Counseling also promotes your clarity of purpose and identity, especially since life can be overwhelming, confusing, and unclear at times. Collaboratively, we can uncover what keeps you stuck or dissatisfied and move you closer to your purpose.

I specialize in trauma, but not solely focused on the concern within my practice.

(couples counseling, premarital counseling, marriage counseling, or relationship therapy)

I use emotion-focused, systems-based, attachment-based, and nonviolent communication (NVC) to support couples improve their relationships. Topics can include but are not limited to trust concerns, boundaries, codependency, and infidelity. We’ll work on building compassion for yourself and your partner to enhance communication skills that promote reflecting on each other's experience to promote a deeper relationship. High-conflict sessions will be highly structured and slower-paced to protect all parties within the session.

I welcome LGBTQIA and polyamorous couples, and clients dealing with multicultural/intercultural issues.

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• Addiction

• ADHD

• Anxiety Disorders

• Identity Exploration

• OCD

• Phobias

• Relationships (Work/Family/Intimate/Polyamory)

• Life Transitions and Grief

• Mood Disorders

• Trauma and C-PTSD

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Existential-Integrative (E-I)

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed

• Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT)

• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

• Narrative Therapy (NT)

• Psychodynamic Interventions - Inner Child/Shadow Work

• Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

• Strength-Based Therapy (SBT)

• Walk & Talk Sessions (seasonal)

I make every effort to support you in feeling welcome and safe during our counseling sessions.

There will be minimal note-taking within the initial session to obtain basic demographic information such as your history and a biopsychosocial to understand what brought you into counseling. You are welcome to ask any questions regarding the therapy process, and I will sporadically check in on your experience and needs.

During follow-up counseling sessions, we will collaboratively establish goals and choose the best modality for our work together.

I do not prescribe medication. However, if you are interested in psychopharmacology, I can refer you to a psychiatrist or nurse practitioner, or we can explore options with your primary care physician.  

Sessions are 50 min (45min for A/W clients), and on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis, depending on treatment progress. On occasion, I offer phone sessions if you have technical or accessibility difficulties, but not for long-term sessions.

I allow (1) no-show or late cancellation without a fee, then cancellations or no-shows with less than 48 hours notice will incur the full session fee.

Sessions are closed 10 minutes after the session begins unless the client offers notification. I like to encourage timeliness as the quality of the session often requires the full allotted time.

My goal is to provide quality care to all clients. I understand that life happens, but no-shows, late arrivals, and cancellations inconvenience not only the provider but other clients as well.

Healing Trauma and Attachment Wounds and Treating Complex PTSD with IFS, Frank Anderson, MD and Chris H Burris, LPC, LMFT - February 2025

Essentials of Trauma: Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Training. PESI - Psychotherapy Network - October 2024

IPSRT Training for Treating Bipolar Disorder Ellen Frank Ph.D., Holly Swartz MD, Debra Frankel LCSW - June 2021

General Psychiatric Management for BPD, Harvard Medical School - January 2021

The Science of Well-Being, Yale - January 2021

Individual 50-minute intake and ongoing sessions are $125.

Couples’ 50-minute intake and ongoing sessions are $175.

I keep several sliding scale spots for clients needing a reduced rate. Please get in touch if you’d like to work together.

My current availability for insurance-based clients is limited, but please get in touch if you’d like to work together, so we can assess the options available and/or a referral.

• Aetna

• Anthem EAP - Bank of America

• Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York (formerly Empire)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

• Carelon Behavioral Health

• Cigna

• Quest Behavioral Health