Frequently Asked Questions

Do you also do individual therapy?
Absolutely! I work with a lot of individuals with various mental health and life challenges that they are looking for support with. Being relational with a partner is what I help couples with and for individuals helping them be relational with themselves is the first step in healing and discovering a better and more helpful way to experience life on their terms.

How many sessions will it take to solve our problems?
While each couple is unique and there is no average number of sessions, I ask that couples make a commitment of at least 12 sessions and the length of therapy will vary according to your needs, and how much you are willing to do when you are not with me. Some partners feel satisfied with their changes after just a few sessions, and some continue to feel that important changes are happening for an entire year. Of course, you can change your mind any time along the way. At three months, we will want to re-evaluate to see if further therapy is needed.

What if one of us has a lot of personal issues to work on?
If I feel that the personal issues are impacting the relationship I will either recommend a partner seek an individual counselor or offer them individual counseling with me as long as their partner is ok with that. I have found that working with couples and having several individual sessions is more effective than having the partner go elsewhere for treatment. Most of the work I do with couples around past trauma and mental health challenges is effective because the work is done with their partner present and it helps them understand the reasons behind their partner’s actions and behaviors.

Can couples therapy still be helpful if my partner is reluctant to attend?
It is not uncommon for one partner to be more hesitant to participate in couples therapy then the other. Partners often begin treatment in very different places emotionally. While it is not required that you bring an equal level of motivation to the sessions. However, it is important that your partner make the decision to come themselves.

My partner does not believe in therapy?
To be honest it is hard to get everyone to buy in. Either one partner is leaning and wants things to get better while the other one is leaning out and thinks therapy is a waste of time. Couples typically think they can fix their relationship problems themselves and if you believe you need help and your partner doesn’t that leaves you with one question. If they are not interested in trying to work through things in therapy that where does that leave me?

We don’t have the time to do couples therapy?
That could be one of the challenges in your relationship. Prioritizing everything accept what is really important. Your mental health and happiness.
Answer: First step is asking yourself what is important? Second, I offer telehealth to meet you half-way!

Our relationship is not falling apart but we feel we could use some tools
Couples counseling is not just for relationships on the brink of divorce. Working with a couples counselor is a way help you be more relational with each other, and to learn to be proactive in relational skills that will allow you to reconnect and thrive as a couple. This is a fantastic way to embark on a lifetime of relational health that will not only benefit you but your family.

Do you provide individual therapy?
In a perfect world, everyone would get support with individual challenges and relationship problems. But sometimes circumstances are such that one partner may be being more difficult, refusing to accept influence or attend couples therapy. Individual Therapy is often the best and only option in situations like this and at times ultimatums may be necessary to facilitate change..

When can we start?
My availability varies, and I recommend scheduling a free 15-minute phone consultation if you have questions.

Do you keep a waiting list?
Yes, I do not keep a waiting list and I do offer groups for couples that do not have the time to wait.

Do you accept insurance?
I currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna and Point 32 (Harvard Pilgrim/Tufts)
My private pay rate is $150 per session for individual and $200 per session for couples. I do offer superbills for you to submit for reimbursement of your insurance.

I am a therapist that offers couples counseling and therapy in Plymouth, MA and Cape Cod and surrounding areas. I service clients in person from Plymouth, MA, Kingston, MA, Wareham, MA, Sandwich, MA, Carver, MA, Bourne, MA, Buzzards Bay, MA, Duxbury, MA. I am a therapist that offers couples counseling, marriage counseling, family therapy and to families in the Plymouth, MA and Cape Cod Areas. I also offer couples counseling to all residents of MA via Telehealth.