Frequently Asked Questions

If NOURISH feels like an approach you’d like to explore, we begin with a 90-minute Discovery Session. This gives us time to slow down, meet each other, and get a sense of whether this feels right for you.

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.

Real growth takes time. At NOURISH, 90-minute sessions are at the heart of the work and are the standard of practice for in-person therapy.

Over years of practice, I’ve found that traditional sessions end just as meaningful work begins. The additional time allows for deeper processing, embodiment, integration and reflection without feeling rushed. Rather than stopping when something important starts to unfold, we have the space to stay with it, allowing lasting insight and change to emerge.

For many clients, this creates a more grounded, intentional and effective therapeutic experience.

Yes. 60-minute sessions are available for clients who prefer or require virtual sessions. In select circumstances, 60-minute, in-person sessions may be available when clinically appropriate.

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.

Fees range from $300—$425 and are discussed during the consultation call.

The initial Discovery session is 90-minutes and billed at the standard session rate. A 50% nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve that appointment.

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. It includes 12 prepaid sessions followed by a complimentary integration session to support reflection and continued growth. Package details are discussed during the Discovery session and only available once we’ve established a plan to work together.

Limited sliding scale is available for those experiencing financial hardship

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

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

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.

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.

Yes. For those who prefer or require remote support, 60-minute telehealth sessions are available throughout Montana, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

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.

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.

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.

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.