Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy at Liminal Psych

If you are considering therapy, it makes sense to have questions first. This FAQ page covers common questions about getting started at Liminal Psych, including consultation calls, session options, fees, insurance, EMDR therapy, and what it is like to work together.

I provide trauma-informed therapy for women in Charlotte, NC, with virtual therapy available across North Carolina. My work often supports anxiety, burnout, trauma recovery, postpartum and maternal mental health concerns, and relational patterns that feel hard to shift alone. If you do not see your question here, you are always welcome to reach out. I’m happy to help you decide whether this is the right fit.

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FAQs

  • 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.

  • 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. (When submitting out-of-network benefits to insurance a diagnosis is required.)

    • 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.

  • 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.