Frequently Asked Questions
What do you specialize in?
I specialize in helping women to heal from the physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual disharmonies and fragmentation created by unhealed grief and trauma. Over time, that which we have not acknowledged wreaks havoc on our nervous systems, our bodies, our sense of well-being, and our relationships with others. Grief and trauma are intimately tied together, and both can paralyse us, keeping us from living fully in the present moment. I help my clients to come to terms with their losses, heal their trauma, and come home to what is real and true in the present moment. I teach my clients nervous system regulation skills, how to prioritize their needs, feel safe and good in their bodies, and how to create boundaries that work for them so they can reap the rewards of healthy relationships with themselves and others.
How did you get into this work?
I got into healing work out of necessity. I grew up in an alcoholic, abusive home, and lost my mother to suicide when I was only eight years old. This set the stage for years of personal healing and self-exploration, which led me to want to help others. From early on in my healing path, I had a desire to help others in the way that other healers had helped me. To learn more about me, read my About page, or read my story.
Is this therapy?
No. All of the work I do falls under the umbrella of alternative healing. I am not a licensed social worker or psychotherapist, and none of the work I do is a substitute for psychotherapy or medical care. The work I do is Somatic Experiencing and trauma-informed bodywork (I am a trauma-trained practitioner).
How much do your sessions cost?
The rates for all my services are listed at the bottom of each service page. You can also visit my scheduling link to review them. Currently, all one-hour sessions are $120, and 90-minute sessions are $160.
Do you offer a sliding scale?
At this time, I do not offer a sliding scale. My rates are at a price point that makes my services accessible to more people. If you are interested in working together for a period of time, I do offer reduced-rate packages.
Are your sessions in-person or virtual?
I offer 1:1 virtual Somatic Experiencing sessions online via Zoom, and I offer in-person sessions in Asheville, North Carolina.
Do you accept insurance?
Unfortunately, I do not accept insurance; however, some health insurance companies will reimburse you for hypnotherapy, life coaching, and massage therapy services. Check with your insurance company to find out if you qualify. If you do, I am happy to write you a receipt.
How many sessions will it take for me to get the results that I am seeking?
Each person brings different issues and challenges to our work together, and each one needs their own pacing. That being said, the work of nervous system regulation and trauma resolution is slower work by design. True healing is a process that takes time and patience.
How do I book an appointment with you?
If you are interested in working with me, you can book a session by clicking the “book a session” button on any of my website pages. Click here to book a session.
What are your cancellation policies?
We have a 24-hour cancellation policy for our 1:1 private sessions. No refunds will be given for cancellations received with less than 24 hours notice.
When you sign up for a circle or event, I weave you and your energy into all of the energetic and physical preparations. No refunds will be given when you withdraw your attendance from circles or events. Your registration for a circle or event reserves your space for that event only.
We have a no-refund policy on our 1:1 packages and programs. No refunds will be issued once you have paid your fee, started your payment plan, and signed your agreement.
What is CranioSacral Therapy?
Click here to read my article on CranioSacral Therapy. Here is a link to an article on CST by the Cleveland Clinic, and an article on the Upledger Institute website, which was founded by John E. Upledger, the creator of CranioSacral Therapy.
What is Somatic Experiencing®?
Click here to read my article on Somatic Experiencing®. Here is a link to an article about SE on the National Library of Medicine website, and another article on the Ergos Institute website. The Somatic Experiencing International website.
The land I live and work on is the WNC Region of North Carolina, part of the systemically stolen lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
May we honor, acknowledge, and remember the people whose lands have been forcefully stolen from them through ethnic cleansing practices that have walked, still walk, and will continue to walk this land, stewarding her ancient beauty and wisdom. I see this acknowledgment as a tiny part of a more significant collective work to build equitable relationships and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.