Individual Counseling & Art Therapy

Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, and I don't believe it should be.

Some people come looking for a space to talk, reflect, and make sense of what they're experiencing. Others find that creativity offers another way to explore emotions, patterns, or experiences that feel difficult to put into words.

Sometimes conversation is enough. Sometimes creativity helps us go somewhere words can't quite reach.

We'll decide together what feels most supportive for you. There isn't a right way to do therapy here, only the approach that best fits your needs.

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Session Options & Fees

Individual counseling and art therapy sessions for teens and adults.

60-minute Initial Assessment

$170

60-minute Individual Session

$140

90-minute Individual Session

$210

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Payment Options

Figuring out payment can feel overwhelming. Here are the options I offer to help make therapy possible for you:

Self-Pay

Many clients choose to pay out of pocket. This option offers the most privacy and flexibility since no information is shared with insurance companies.

In-Network Insurance

I am currently in-network with several insurance companies listed below. If I am in-network with your plan, I will handle the billing for you. You will only be responsible for your copay, coinsurance, or deductible.

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Evernorth
Optum
Providence Health
United Healthcare

Out-of-Network Insurance

If I am not in-network with your insurance provider, you may still have benefits you can use. I can give you a Superbill (a special receipt) that you send to your insurance provider for possible reimbursement. Every plan is different, so I encourage you to call your provider to ask about what is covered.

Sliding Scale

I reserve a limited number of reduced-fee spots for clients who need them. If finances are a concern, please reach out so we can discuss options.

Availability

In-person in Anderson

Telehealth across the state of South Carolina

Day and evening availability Tuesday through Friday

Weekend availability

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FAQs

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Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you've never done it before. You don't need to know exactly what to say or have everything figured out before your first session. We'll start where you are, get to know one another, and move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
The first session is simply a chance for us to get to know each other.
You don't need to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. Whether you come with a specific concern or simply know that something doesn't feel quite right, we'll start where you are.
I'll ask questions to better understand what brings you to therapy, your life experiences, and what you're hoping for. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and get a feel for how I work.
There's no pressure to share everything all at once. We move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and together we'll start making sense of what has brought you here.
Not at all.
Some people come with a very specific goal. Others simply know something doesn't feel right anymore.
You don't have to arrive with a perfect explanation. We'll start where you are and make sense of it together.
That's okay. Many people struggle to find the right words, especially at first.
Therapy isn't about saying things perfectly. We'll take our time, and if talking isn't enough, we can explore other ways of making sense of your experiences.
Crying, laughing, sitting quietly, or not knowing what to say are all welcome here. There's no "right" way to show up to therapy.
Finding the right therapist matters. If at any point it feels like I'm not the best fit for your needs, I will help connect you with other resources when possible.
My hope is that every client receives the support that's right for them, even if that isn't with me.

Before your first session

According to the American Art Therapy Association:
“Art Therapy is an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active artmaking, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.
Art Therapy, facilitated by a professional art therapist, effectively supports personal and relational treatment goals as well as community concerns. Art Therapy is used to improve cognitive and sensory-motor functions, foster self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, reduce and resolve conflicts and distress, and advance societal and ecological change.
Art therapists are master-level clinicians who work with people of all ages across a broad spectrum of practice. Guided by ethical standards and scope of practice, their education and supervised training prepares them for culturally proficient work with diverse populations in a variety of settings. Honoring individuals’ values and beliefs, art therapists work with people who are challenged with medical and mental health problems, as well as individuals seeking emotional, creative, and spiritual growth.
Through integrative methods, art therapy engages the mind, body, and spirit in ways that are distinct from verbal articulation alone. Kinesthetic, sensory, perceptual, and symbolic opportunities invite alternative modes of receptive and expressive communication, which can circumvent the limitations of language. Visual and symbolic expression gives voice to experience, and empowers individual, communal, and societal transformation.”
In short: it’s a way of combining art and psychology to support healing, growth, and emotional well-being—all within the context of a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship.
Both counseling and art therapy provide a space to better understand yourself, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful change. The difference isn't the goal. It's simply another way of getting there.
Sometimes talking is exactly what's needed. Other times, creativity can help explore emotions, patterns, or experiences that feel difficult to put into words. Creating something with your hands can slow the mind, uncover new insights, and offer a different perspective.
You don't have to decide which approach is right before you begin. Some clients use art regularly, while others never do. We'll decide together what feels most supportive for you.
Sometimes it’s hard to put things into words, or words alone just aren’t enough. Art therapy offers another way in. Through drawing, collage, or even just simple marks on a page, creative expression can help you process emotions, understand yourself more fully, and move forward in meaningful ways.
Art therapy isn’t about being artistic or making something “good.” It’s about showing up honestly, getting curious, and letting the creative process guide the work.
As a Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), I’ve been trained to use art in clinically grounded, evidence-based ways. If you’re looking for something deeper than talking—or maybe talking has never felt quite right—art therapy might be a powerful fit.
Sure do! While creativity is a big part of how I work, we don’t have to use art if it doesn’t feel right for you. My goal is to meet you where you are.

Counseling & Art Therapy

Most clients begin with weekly or biweekly sessions. Meeting consistently helps us build a strong therapeutic relationship and creates momentum as we begin making sense of what's bringing you to therapy.
As you begin feeling more confident and supported, we can decide together whether meeting less frequently makes sense. Every person's needs are different, and we'll find a rhythm that feels right for you.
There's no one-size-fits-all answer. Some people come to therapy for support through a specific season of life, while others choose longer-term work focused on understanding deeper patterns and creating lasting change.
We'll regularly check in about how things are going and what feels most helpful, so therapy continues to meet your needs as they evolve.
Progress in therapy isn't always dramatic. Often, it shows up in quieter ways.
You may notice that you're responding instead of reacting, setting boundaries more confidently, feeling less overwhelmed, understanding yourself with greater compassion, or making choices that feel more aligned with who you are.
Sometimes the first sign of progress is simply feeling like you don't have to carry everything alone anymore.
We'll regularly reflect on what's changing, what's still feeling difficult, and where you'd like to continue growing.
Absolutely.
You don't need to wait until things feel unbearable to benefit from therapy. Many people come because they're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or simply know something doesn't feel quite right.
Therapy isn't only for surviving difficult seasons. It can also be a place to slow down, better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and create a life that feels more meaningful and aligned with your values.
My role isn't to tell you how to live your life or make decisions for you.
Instead, I'll help you understand yourself more deeply, explore your options, and make choices that feel aligned with your values and the life you want to build.
You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out. If something here resonated with you, even if you can't quite explain why, that's enough.
I'd be honored to walk alongside you as you begin making sense of whatever brought you here.