Frequently Asked Questions

You can call or text me at (763) 248-2019 for a free 15-minute phone consultation or to set up an appointment. I’ll get back to you within 24 hours, Monday through Thursday.

A typical session runs 45 to 55 minutes. Because in-session exposure work can require more time, I also offer 90-minute sessions for OCD treatment when it’s clinically beneficial.

I see clients from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

I’ve chosen to run a fully private-pay practice, which means I don’t bill insurance or provide documentation for insurance reimbursement.

My goal is to provide therapy based on your needs and goals rather than insurance requirements regarding diagnosis, medical necessity, or treatment authorization. That keeps our focus on your care, without a third party involved in the decision-making.

Working outside of insurance also gives me the flexibility to recommend treatment that actually fits you. Whether you’re seeking support through a difficult life transition, wanting to strengthen relationships, or managing a diagnosed mental health condition, we decide together what our work looks like.

It also protects your privacy, since I’m not required to share your clinical information with an insurance company.

I ask for 24-hour notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Without it, I charge a $50 missed-appointment fee.

I provide individual therapy to adults, both women and men, and I’ve had the privilege of working with people from 18 to 80.

I give you space to process what’s going on with you verbally.

You’ll also find my approach is more direct than that of some therapists. I teach skills and ask you to practice them between sessions.

My work relies largely on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and for OCD, I use exposure and response prevention (ERP).

I see myself as a sounding board, teacher, coach, cheerleader, accountability partner, and encourager.

I wish people wouldn’t think, “I tried therapy and it didn’t work for me.”

No. You tried one type of therapy with one therapist, or maybe a few.

There are so many types of therapy and therapist personalities out there, and I believe every client can find the right fit.

I earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology in 2016 from Bethel University in Arden Hills, Minnesota (near St. Paul).

Since then, I’ve provided Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) and in-home therapy through Pathways Counseling Center in St. Paul, and in-office and telehealth therapy through Threads of Hope Counseling in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Definitely coffee, especially lattes, mochas, and cold brew! I’m drinking a pistachio mocha as I write this, and I’ll probably have some kind of coffee drink with me when we meet.

I love all animals, but dogs are my favorite, especially furry lap dogs. Right now I have Barney, a rescue who’s thought to be a Yorkie mixed with some other kind of terrier.

Absolutely! I love “meeting” my clients’ pets.