Therapy FAQs

WHERE TO START & INSURANCE

At Liminal Psych, I help high-functioning women heal the invisible emotional weight they’ve carried for years - the exhaustion beneath achievement, the overfunctioning that masks anxiety, and the disconnect from your own needs.

If you’re curious about starting therapy, these FAQs will help you know what to expect and whether my approach feels like the right fit for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.
    Many of my clients look “put together” on the outside but feel anxious, depleted, or disconnected inside. You might:

    • Feel stuck in the same patterns of people-pleasing or perfectionism

    • Stay busy to avoid slowing down

    • Struggle to rest or feel present even when life looks “good”

    • Sense there’s more to heal beneath your coping

    Therapy helps you understand why those patterns formed and how to release them so you can feel grounded, calm, and whole again.

    • Your first session lasts about 60–75 minutes.

    • We’ll talk through your background, current struggles, and goals for therapy. You’ll get a feel for my approach, and we’ll identify the areas that need the most support — whether it’s emotional overwhelm, attachment wounds, or burnout.

    • By the end, you’ll understand how we’ll work together and what your next steps look like.

    • Because the most important aspect of therapy is feeling safe in the therapeutic relationship, the length of therapy depends on many factors. There’s no set timeline, it depends on your goals and history.

    • Some clients experience significant shifts within 3–6 months, while others stay longer for deeper relational and nervous system work.

    • We’ll review your progress regularly and adjust as needed. My approach focuses on lasting change, not quick fixes.

  • My work integrates several evidence-based, depth-oriented modalities:

    • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma, memory processing and core wound healing.

    • IFS (Internal Family Systems), or parts work to help you understand and care for your inner world with less shame and more compassion.

    • Attachment-based and psychodynamic therapy to explore patterns formed in your early relationships and how they show up in your adult relationships.

    • Somatic and nervous system regulation techniques to help restore calm and balance in your body.

    Together, we’ll help you reconnect with yourself — not just manage symptoms, but truly heal.

    • Yes. What you share in therapy stays confidential, with only a few legal exceptions (such as risk of harm to self or others, or mandated reporting of abuse).

    • Your privacy and sense of safety are foundational to the work we do together.

  • That’s completely okay, fit matters.

    • I offer a free 15-minute consultation where you can ask questions, share your goals, and get a feel for my style. There’s no pressure, it’s simply a time to explore whether working together feels right for you.

  • I specialize in therapy for high-functioning women — often professionals, caregivers, or mothers — who feel stuck in patterns of over-responsibility, caretaking, and emotional burnout.

    I also work with:

    • Women navigating trauma recovery (developmental, relational, or spiritual)

    • Those experiencing postpartum or perinatal challenges

    • Individuals seeking to reconnect with intuition, voice, and self-trust

    I also occasionally work with men on a case-by-case and referral basis.

    • Often fathers or partners navigating major life transitions, communication challenges, or the shifting dynamics of parenthood and relationships.

  • Liminal Psych is an out-of-network private pay practice, which means:

    • You have complete privacy — no diagnosis required to access care

    • We can create a personalized pace and structure for your therapy

    • You avoid session limits or restrictions set by insurance

    I work with Mentaya to help you easily submit out-of-network claims for possible reimbursement through your insurance provider.

    • A limited number of sliding-scale spots are available based on need and availability.

    • You can also explore group therapy or intensives as lower-cost or time-efficient options that still provide deep, supportive work.

    • Weekly Therapy: 50 & 80 minute sessions focused on gradual, relational healing over time.

    • EMDR Intensives: 3–4 hour treatment blocks that compress months of therapy into focused, trauma-processing work. Ideal for clients who want to accelerate their healing or can’t commit to weekly sessions.

    • Therapy Groups: Small, curated groups for women who want shared connection, nervous system tools, and relational healing at a lower investment per session.

    • My office is located in Charlotte, NC (SouthPark area, 6809 Fairview Road).
      I offer both in-person and virtual therapy for clients throughout North Carolina.

    • You can schedule a free consultation or book a session directly through the secure SimplePractice client portal.

  • Because you’re ready for something deeper than coping.

    • At Liminal Psych, therapy is not about performing or “fixing” yourself. It’s about slowing down, unlearning old patterns, and reconnecting to the parts of you that have been waiting to be seen.

    • Clients describe this work as warm, grounding, and transformative. You’ll learn to regulate your nervous system, understand your emotional patterns, and build a more authentic, peaceful relationship with yourself.

    You don’t have to hold it all together anymore. Healing starts here.

WHERE TO START

Connect With Me

Connect with me here. Tell me a little bit about what you’re needing and looking for.

Check OON Benefits

Check your out of network insurance benefits for free on the Mentaya form below.

Free Consult Call

Request a free 15 minute consult call to see if we could be a good fit for working together.

WHAT IS MENTAYA

Mentaya is a service that streamlines getting reimbursed for your therapy sessions through out-of-network benefits.

It’s a great option if you:
• Have out-of-network benefits
• Feel overwhelmed by superbills and insurance
• Have submitted superbills but failed to get any reimbursement
• Simply want to skip the hassle of paperwork!

Here's how it works:

1. Sign up for a Mentaya account here.
2. Our practice will enter your sessions into the platform.
3. Mentaya submits the claim and handles any insurance follow-up.
4. You get reimbursed by insurance!

• Mentaya charges a 5% fee per claim, which includes handling any paperwork required, dealing with denials, and calling insurance companies.

• It's risk-free: They guarantee claims are successfully submitted, or a full refund of their fees.

Check your out of network benefits for free:

Still have questions?

If you’re wondering whether therapy is right for you, or just need help deciding where to start, I offer a free 15 minute consultation call to talk things through.

Schedule a consult here or contact me directly.