Frequently Asked Questions

We start with a free 15-minute call to get a sense of whether this feels right for you. After that, if NOURISH feels like an approach you’d like to explore further, you can schedule your 90-minute Discovery Session.

In that session, we take the time to slow down and meet each other. We’ll talk about your current concerns, relationships, stressors, health, history, goals, and the patterns that may be shaping your life. Together, we begin identifying what support, healing and meaningful growth might look like for you.

We’ll also review logistics, consent, confidentiality, and any questions you may have about NOURISH.

From there, sessions may take place at the office, on the trail or virtually, depending on your preferences and needs.

For those seeking deeper immersions, extended EMDR intensives in the Bozeman office and custom therapeutic retreats in Big Sky, Montana are also available.

It’s flexible by design. Over ten years of practice, I’ve found that some work benefits from having more space for deeper processing, embodiment, integration, and reflection, while at other times, 60 minutes may be exactly what feels right.

For ongoing, in-person therapy, both 60- and 90-minute sessions are offered to give you more choice in the process. We can consider what best supports our work together, at a sustainable pace.

No. If you have out-of-network benefits, reimbursement may be possible. Please contact your insurance carrier regarding outpatient mental health coverage and CPT codes 90791 and 90837.

Choosing to work outside of insurance is an intentional part of how I’ve designed my practice. It offers greater flexibility, privacy, creativity, and choice. You can choose the therapist who feels right for you, and together we can shape the work around your needs rather than the requirements of an insurance company.

This allows decisions about your care—how we meet, how long we meet, and what we focus on—to stay between us.

The initial Discovery session is 90 minutes and $375. A 50% nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve that appointment.

Ongoing sessions are:

• 60-minute sessions — $250

• 90-minute sessions — $300

Credit cards, cash, and checks are accepted.

This work asks for consistency, patience, and a willingness to stay engaged in the process. For those interested in ongoing work, a NOURISH Investment Package is available with either 60- or 90-minute sessions. It includes 12 prepaid sessions plus a complimentary 13th integration session to support reflection and continued growth. Package details are discussed during the Discovery session and are available once we’ve established a plan to work together.

A limited number of sliding-scale spaces are available for those experiencing financial hardship.

Superbills are available upon request for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

In accordance with the No Surprises Act, all clients receive a Good Faith Estimate in the Discovery Package.

I am mindful that therapy is an investment of your time, energy, and financial resources and I don’t take that lightly.

I believe the relationship between therapist and client is an essential part of the work. The 90-minute Discovery session gives us an opportunity to begin getting a sense of that fit. If, after that session, you decide I’m not your person, that’s OK. There is no obligation to work with me.

If you decide to move forward and something isn’t working for you, we’ll talk about it. And you always have the choice to end therapy at any time.

Sessions take place outdoors, virtually or in a private office space in the Bozeman, Montana area. Custom healing retreats are held in Big Sky, Montana. All locations are discussed and agreed upon prior to that session.

Most people begin with weekly sessions. Over time, we can adjust the frequency to fit your needs. Some people continue weekly, while others shift to biweekly sessions or check-in as needed.

Therapy is not about moving as quickly as possible. This work invites you to step out of the rush, slow down, and find a pace that supports the growth you’re seeking.

Yes. Following the initial 90-minute Discovery session, 60-minute telehealth sessions are available for those who require or prefer remote support throughout Montana, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

Your safety and wellbeing are my top priorities. In the unlikely event of an emergency, I always have access to my cell phone, whether sessions are indoors or outdoors. I am certified in CPR and First Aid, and outdoor-based sessions are weather dependent.

I understand unforeseen circumstances happen, and I allow one late cancellation per the calendar year as a courtesy. After that, 48-hours notice is required for cancellations or rescheduling. Missed sessions or late cancellations are charged the full session fee. For clients enrolled in a package, missed sessions or late cancellations will result in the forfeiture of that session from the package.

In the event of inclement weather, outdoor sessions may be moved to the office or transitioned to telehealth.  If telehealth is not feasible (i.e. school cancellations, early dismissals, power outages), no fees will apply and we will reschedule as soon as possible.

Intensives also require 48-hours notice for cancellation. Late cancellations are charged the full fee.

If I need to cancel or reschedule, I will make every effort to notify you as soon as possible.

Not at all. Walk-and-talk sessions, somatic practices, and nature-informed approaches are always invitational, not required.

You do not need to be a runner, yogi or especially outdoorsy person to benefit from this work.

Together, we find what feels most nourishing to you.

Mother Hunger® is a term coined by therapist and author Kelly McDaniel to describe the biological, psychological, and relational wounds that can develop when essential maternal nurturance, protection, or guidance were missing in childhood. In adulthood, these injuries may show up as over-giving, difficulty receiving care, struggles with food, substances, or relationships, or a lingering sense of emptiness.

I'm a trained Mother Hunger® facilitator, with new groups planned for 2027. To receive updates, simply check the Mother Hunger box on my contact form.

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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a highly effective trauma therapy approach that helps the brain and body process past experiences that your nervous system has organized itself around.

Using bilateral stimulation — such as tapping, sound or left-right motion — EMDR supports your nervous system as it reprocesses these difficult past experiences so they no longer feel overwhelming, activating or charged. Moving at your own safe pace, EMDR helps the body-mind integrate and reorganize the past pain so you can feel more ease in your life.

AF-EMDR integrates attachment theory with EMDR. It was developed by Dr. Laurel Parnell of the Parnell Institute and it focuses on healing early developmental wounds and complex trauma. This approach is more relational, flexible and client-centered — helping clients process difficult experiences with greater safety, care, and connection.

Nature-based therapy (ecotherapy or green therapy) integrates the healing qualities of the natural world with evidence-based psychotherapy techniques.

Here at NOURISH, walk-and-talk therapy, healing retreats, and mindful time outside in Montana allows nature to become part of the therapeutic process, helping to reduce stress, support emotional regulation and nervous system regulation and enhance overall well-being.

Walking and running therapy combine the benefits of talk therapy with movement and nervous system regulation. It’s less about exercise and more about creating space for forward momentum— physically, emotionally, and relationally.

Many people find it easier to open up side-by-side rather than sitting in an office across from someone. Movement often helps thoughts untangle, emotions surface and the body settle.

Walk-and-talk sessions, or running therapy sessions, move at a conversational pace on Bozeman’s trails and are adapted to your needs. We often slow down, rest, notice sensations, or simply allow the rhythm of movement and nature to support the therapeutic process.

Somatic therapy is a body-based therapeutic approach that helps you better understand the connection between your nervous system, emotions and lived experiences.

To support your nervous system and deepen your connection to yourself, somatic techniques may include noticing physical sensations, tension patterns, ways of breathing or bracing, movement, and the ways the body holds stress or trauma.

Somatic therapy allows the body to tell its story.

Yoga therapy is a holistic approach that uses movement, breath, mindfulness, body awareness, and yogic philosophy to support nervous system regulation and emotional well-being.

It’s not about touching your toes or standing on your head. It’s about reconnecting with yourself in a grounded, compassionate, sustainable way.