Individual Therapy in Durham, NC + Virtually
I specialize in working with individuals navigating…
Anxiety/OCD
Anxiety can feel like being paralyzed by fear, overwhelmed by feelings and sensations of panic, avoidant of anything that elicits feelings of fear, overthinking, irritability, difficulty resting and relaxing, self-doubt and difficulty sitting with the uncertainties of life.
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If you also notice compulsive behaviors like checking on various items for confirmation/certainty, reassurance seeking, rumination, cleaning, ordering, counting or seeking perfection, you may be experiencing OCD. Connected Living Psychotherapy uses evidence based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help you take back your life.
Chronic Illness
Receiving a diagnosis like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), lyme disease, mold toxicity, chronic migraines, or other autoimmune diseases can turn your life upside.
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Suddenly, you're not able to participate in life the way you're used to and the road ahead is filled with uncertainty. This can leave you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed and unsure of how to manage. Connected Living Psychotherapy is here to help you navigate the impact these experiences have on your mental wellbeing and adjust to life with a new diagnosis.
Trauma
Trauma can be defined as any painful and difficult experience that overwhelms our body’s ability to cope.
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Sometimes this looks like a single event such as a car accident or natural disaster and other times it can be smaller cumulative events such as being chronically invalidated or criticized, having parents who were emotionally “checked out” or unpredictable, being bullied at school, experiencing microaggressions and discrimination. Over time, these experiences can leave us overwhelmed with scary thoughts and emotions, stuck in fear, guilt and shame, and disconnected from what brings us meaning and purpose. Connected Living Psychotherapy uses trauma informed therapeutic approaches to help you process, cope and thrive in the face of life’s hardships.
Relationships
Relationships are at the heart of the human experience. Whether it is family, friends, partner(s), coworkers, or acquaintances, establishing and maintaining healthy relationships is a key aspect of our mental wellbeing and it can also be a challenging one to navigate.
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Communication patterns, trust, attachment style, past relationships, culture, similarities and differences in values, and family of origin issues impact how we show up in relationships with others. Gaining insight into relational patterns and learning tools for communicating effectively will help in deepening connections, repairing ruptures and showing up more authentically.
Rates + Insurance
Session Rates
15-20 minute phone consultation - Free
Initial Intake Assessment - $185
A one time assessment to learn more about your background and mental health history.
55 minute session - $160
45 minute session - $125
30 minute session - $85
Insurance - Out of Network
Connected Living Psychotherapy, PLLC is considered out-of-network with all insurance companies, however, we are able to provide you with a “superbill” to submit to your insurance company to use for your out of network benefits. Depending on your individual insurance plan, you may be reimbursed by your insurance company a certain percentage for each session once you meet your out-of-network deductible. You can check your out-of-network deductible by calling your insurance company.
Good Faith Estimate
In accordance with the “No Surprises Act,” you will receive a “Good Faith Estimate” before your first session to better understand estimated cost of services.
Here’s what to expect…
STEP ONE
15-20 minute Consultation
Schedule a free, no pressure consultation call to see if we are a good fit and get answers to all your questions.
STEP TWO
Initial Intake Session
In your initial intake session, we will go over your mental health history, what brings you to therapy now, and begin the goal setting and treatment planning process.
STEP THREE
Recurring 55 minute sessions
Recurring sessions are typically 55 minutes and occur weekly or bi-weekly. Together, we will look at therapeutic needs and goals to determine what will work best for you.