Perennial Relational Therapy
questions you might be curious about
therapy style, fees, curiosities
What is your main style of therapy?
I rely on Internal Family Systems and interpersonal neurobiology, which says we have internalized parts of us that take our experiences, make meaning, and make efforts to protect ourselves and our people. Parts work, then, means befriending and deepening relationships with these parts. Incorporating EMDR, experiential therapy, Enneagram, makes things fun.
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I love if this answer excites you - AND - I love if this all sounds like gobbledeegook. The best way I know for taking the words up there and understanding them, is experiencing it. Feel free to connect with me and find out more.
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Check out the resources page for books to find out more than this answer.
How long does therapy take?
One session is typically 45-50 minutes, or 90 minutes for an extended session.
As for the length of therapy, it does depend. Depends a lot on what you are bringing to the therapy room, and what you are receiving.
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Some folks ask specifically about EMDR processing - and the answer is also that it depends. It can be 1 session and it can also be extended over months, depending on the depth and complexity of what you are processing, and what your external life is like as well.
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Do you take insurance?
Yes, I am paneled with Cigna and Aetna - I use Headway to handle my billing and you can check what your responsibility would be with their website (it's very easy).
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You may prefer to pay "out of network" as a private pay client and not have your diagnosis on file.
What are your fees?
My fee for a 50 minute session is $140 and $220 for 90 minutes for individuals, $165 / $260 for couples sessions.​
What is your office space like?
My Brentwood office (pictured above) is located in Maryland Farms, in a two story building. Although my office is on the second floor, if stairs are a problem for you, there is space available for us to meet downstairs. There is plenty of space in our waiting room, and if it is more comfortable for you, you are welcome to text your clinician upon arrival and wait in your car. ​
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My Murfreesboro office (pictured below) is located in a one story historic cottage near downtown. There is an ADA friendly entrance (and bathrooms). There is also plenty of space in our waiting room here, with a coffee bar and library available, but you are also welcome to wait in your car and text your clinician upon arrival.
In each office, there are plants, low lighting (not what you see in the pictures here), and varying seating options. I am curious about what would feel right to you - don't hesitate to tell me what would make the space more friendly for you, lighting, scents, noises, and anything else sensory-wise.
