Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy

I work with moms navigating burnout, postpartum mood changes, anxiety, and the overwhelming weight of motherhood — and with children and teens ages 6–17 dealing with anxiety, school stress, identity challenges, and big emotions. I have a particular specialty in tween and middle school girls. I also specialize in perinatal mental health, supporting women during pregnancy and in the postpartum period.

No. Many people begin therapy based on concerns rather than a formal diagnosis — and that's completely appropriate. Therapy can be helpful whether or not a diagnosis is in place. If a diagnosis is relevant, we can talk about that as part of our work together.

Yes — and this is actually one of the things that makes my practice a little different. I work with moms individually, with children individually, and I understand how deeply connected the two are. When a mom is struggling, her child feels it. When a child is struggling, her mom feels it. Supporting both is part of how I work.

Yes. I am in-network with:

• Blue Cross / Blue Shield

• Aetna

• Harvard Pilgrim

• Tufts

• Optum / UnitedHealthcare

I also accept private pay and can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. If cost is a concern, please mention it when we talk — I want to help you figure out what's workable.

Yes — all of my sessions are via telehealth, which means you can connect from wherever you have privacy: your car, your bedroom, your office. I see clients across Massachusetts and offer evening appointments.

The first session is mostly me getting to know you. We'll talk about what's bringing you in, a bit of your history, and what you're hoping therapy might help with. I'll ask questions, you can ask me questions, and we'll get a sense of whether we're a good fit. There's no pressure to have everything figured out before we talk — that's what the first session is for.

Yes — always, especially at the start. I work closely with parents to understand what they're seeing at home, share what we're working on in sessions, and give you tools to support your child between appointments. You won't be in the dark. I check in with parents regularly and adjust our approach as things shift.

Perinatal mental health therapy is specialized support for women during pregnancy and in the first year after giving birth. It covers the full range of emotional and mental health challenges that can arise in this period — including postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, intrusive thoughts, and prenatal anxiety or depression. If you're pregnant or recently postpartum and struggling, this is exactly what I work with.