Services Provided
I offer consultation, evaluations, clinical supervision, therapy, and DOT-SAP services in West Chester, PA. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating mental health and substance use concerns.
I have a particular interest in supporting healthcare professionals and members of the LGBTQ+ community, providing affirming, culturally responsive care tailored to each person’s experience.
For more than 34 years, I have helped individuals and families better understand mental health and substance use diagnoses, interrupt self-destructive patterns, reduce distressing symptoms, and develop healthier communication and coping skills.
My approach begins with a thorough assessment and a clear, goal-oriented plan. By identifying needs early and working efficiently, I help clients make meaningful progress while being mindful of both time and financial investment.
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Therapy Evaluations
The initial evaluation is different from a typical therapy session. It’s usually longer and focused on gathering information about your history, concerns, strengths, and goals. This helps us create a clear and thoughtful plan moving forward.
The evaluation is also a chance for both of us to see if we’re a good fit. If I believe another clinician may better meet your needs, I’ll gladly provide referrals. If we decide to move forward together, we’ll schedule our next session and outline next steps.
Some clients seek short-term, goal-focused therapy, while others prefer longer-term work. I typically recommend starting with weekly sessions to build momentum and establish a strong working relationship. As progress develops, we can reassess and adjust the frequency.
Open, honest feedback is an important part of the process. I welcome your thoughts about how our work is going and how I can be most helpful. Therapy works best when it’s collaborative.
Healthcare Professional Evaluations
I am an approved independent evaluator for the PA Nurses’ Health Program (NHP) and the PA Physicians’ Health Program (PHP). I provide remote evaluations and can usually see folks within 48-hours of their call. I have a flexible schedule and charge on a sliding fee scale.
I’ll go over the entire evaluation process in detail when we speak. For now, here’s some general information to demystify things a bit. You’ll complete some intake paperwork and identify three collateral contacts before we meet. NHP/PHP will arrange for you to get lab work done and then forward the results to me. We’ll meet remotely for about an hour on a HIPAA-compliant and secure video-conferencing platform; I’ll reach out to your collaterals. Once I have all of the necessary information, I’ll submit my report to NHP/PHP and they will review it with you.
My turnaround time on reports is typically 7 -10 days, depending on how quickly I speak with your collaterals and how quickly I receive your lab results.
Feel free to give me a call at 610.416.0793. I’ll gladly answer any questions you have about my experience, the evaluation process, and what to expect along the way.