Frequently Asked Questions

  • Many families reach out when their child is struggling with big emotions, anxiety, behavioral challenges, school-related stress, social difficulties, life transitions, or experiences that feel overwhelming for the child or the family system.

    I support children and families navigating concerns such as:

    • Anxiety and worry

    • Emotional regulation and overwhelm

    • Behavioral challenges, including meltdowns

    • Perfectionism and fear of mistakes

    • Low self-esteem or confidence struggles

    • ADHD and executive functioning differences

    • Autism and neurodivergence

    • Giftedness and asynchronous development

    • Sensory sensitivities

    • School-related stress or avoidance

    • Social and friendship challenges

    • Parent-child relationship challenges

    • Family transitions, separation, or divorce

    • Grief and loss

    • Trauma and overwhelming experiences

    While diagnoses can sometimes help guide understanding, I focus on seeing beyond the label to understand the whole child—their strengths, nervous system, relationships, lived experiences, and unique way of moving through the world.

    My approach is neurodiversity-affirming, relational, and grounded in emotional safety and connection. Rather than focusing only on behavior, therapy supports children in understanding themselves, building regulation skills, strengthening relationships, and feeling more secure in their world.

  • I’m at 107 East College Avenue, Westerville, OH. It’s a couple blocks east of State Street in Uptown.

  • $150 per 45-minute session

    $200 for the initial 60-minute intake session

    Payment is due at the time of service. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Health Savings Account (HSA) payments are accepted.

  • I am not in-network with insurance plans, and payment is made directly at the time of each session. However, many families are able to use out-of-network benefits for partial reimbursement. If this is available through your plan, I can provide a monthly superbill through the Client Portal for you to submit to your insurance company.

  • Yes. I offer telehealth sessions for parent consultation and caregiver support when appropriate. Virtual sessions can be a flexible and effective option for parents seeking guidance, support, and collaboration from a private space that feels comfortable and convenient for you.

    Typically, children benefit most from play therapy when it is held in person.

  • A Good Faith Estimate is a written estimate of the expected cost of services for clients who are uninsured or not using insurance. It is provided in advance of services and outlines anticipated fees based on the type and frequency of care discussed.

    This estimate is designed to help you understand expected costs so you can make informed decisions about your care. While it is not a contract or guarantee of total cost, it reflects a good faith effort to provide transparency around fees, in accordance with the No Surprises Act.

  • A crisis may include situations such as your child expressing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, engaging in behaviors that could seriously harm themselves or others, or experiencing extreme emotional or behavioral distress that feels unmanageable or unsafe.

    If there is a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. For mental health emergencies, you may also go to the Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (444 Butterfly Gardens Drive, Columbus, OH). If you are ever unsure about your child’s safety or well-being, you can call the Nationwide Children’s Hospital psychiatric crisis line, staffed 24/7 by clinicians, at (614) 722-1800.

    You do not have to navigate this alone—support is available, and help is accessible when you need it.

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