Finding a therapist who specializes in what you’re dealing with can be hard, especially if you live somewhere with only a handful of options nearby. That’s one of the main reasons I offer online therapy in Florida, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and Washington, along with in-person sessions at my office in Tampa. Wherever you are in those four states, you can work with the same licensed counselor, using the same proven approaches, from home.
Licensed in four states
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida (license MH 17322), a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina, and I also hold active counseling licenses in Massachusetts and Washington. Because counseling licensure works state by state, you need to be physically located in one of these four states at the time of each session. Within those states, it doesn’t matter which city you live in.
Florida: in person and online
Florida is home base. I see clients in person at my office at 3105 W Azeele St in Tampa, and by telehealth anywhere in the state, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Gainesville, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. You can also mix the two, meeting in person some weeks and online others.
North Carolina: online therapy statewide
I work with clients by secure video across North Carolina, including Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Asheville, Wilmington, and Fayetteville. Learn more about online therapy in North Carolina.
Massachusetts: online therapy statewide
I see clients online throughout Massachusetts, from Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, and Newton to Worcester, Lowell, Springfield, and the Cape. Learn more about online therapy in Massachusetts.
Washington: online therapy statewide
I work with clients across Washington State, including Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Tacoma, Everett, Olympia, Bellingham, Vancouver, and Spokane, on both sides of the Cascades. Learn more about online therapy in Washington.
Services I provide
I work with adults, individually and as couples. My main areas of focus are:
Anxiety therapy
Constant worry, racing thoughts, panic, or a body that never seems to relax. Anxiety therapy helps you understand what keeps the cycle going and gives you practical tools to break it. Read more about anxiety therapy.
OCD therapy and ERP
OCD usually doesn’t improve with ordinary talk therapy. I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the leading treatment for OCD, to help you face fears step by step while resisting compulsions. ERP often works especially well online, because we can practice in the places where symptoms actually show up, like your own kitchen or front door. Read more about OCD therapy and ERP.
Depression therapy
When everything feels heavy, flat, or pointless, therapy can help you understand what’s driving it and rebuild energy, routine, and connection one step at a time. Read more about depression therapy.
Couples counseling
Most couples don’t come in because of one huge problem. They come because the same argument keeps happening. Couples counseling helps you communicate more clearly, break unhelpful patterns, and feel like a team again. Read more about couples counseling.
Life transitions counseling
A new job, a move, a breakup, becoming a parent, an empty nest, or a loss can shake your sense of who you are, even when the change is a good one. Counseling offers steady support while you find your footing. Read more about life transitions counseling.
My approach
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, so I tailor my work to each person. Depending on your goals, that may include:
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and related anxiety
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to make room for hard thoughts and feelings while moving toward what matters to you
- Solution-focused therapy to build on what’s already working
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), in which I’m certified, to help process anxiety and trauma
The National Institute of Mental Health notes that many forms of psychotherapy have been shown to be effective, and that treatment is often tailored to the specific condition. That’s the principle I work from.
Why people choose online therapy
- Access to specialized care: specialized OCD and anxiety treatment is often concentrated in a few large cities. Online therapy makes it available statewide.
- No commute: an hour of therapy takes an hour, not an hour plus traffic.
- Continuity: if you travel or move within the state, your therapy doesn’t have to start over.
- Privacy: no waiting room, and no chance of running into someone you know.
Sessions take place on a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. All you need is a private space, a reliable internet connection, and headphones if other people are home.
You’re not alone
Mental health struggles are common. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than one in five U.S. adults lived with a mental illness in 2022, yet only about half received treatment. Getting support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Fees and getting started
For new clients, mine is a private-pay practice, which keeps decisions about your care between you and me rather than an insurance company. Many plans include out-of-network benefits that can reimburse part of the cost, and I can provide the paperwork you need to submit a claim. See how getting started works.
The first step is a free 15-minute consultation. We’ll talk about what’s going on, you can ask anything about how I work, and we’ll see whether we’re a good fit. Contact me to schedule yours.
If you’re in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. In an emergency, call 911.
Sources
- National Institute of Mental Health: Psychotherapies
- National Institute of Mental Health: Mental Illness Statistics
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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