Client Services
Green Couch Counseling provides individual, couples, and family therapy. An eclectic approach is used to help meet your counseling goals. Research shows that the connection between client and therapist is much more important than the therapeutic modality used.
EMDR®
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of somatic therapy that enables people to heal from emotional distress caused by disturbing life experiences. I often tell clients it's like a software update for your brain. The goal is to fully process any stuck memories, thoughts, and sensations and store them where they belong. EMDR does not erase traumatic memories but decreases their intensity. We work to resolve negative beliefs by replacing them with more adaptive ones. As a result, clients feel relief, healing, and empowerment. EMDR is proven to help with grief & loss, abuse, traumas, phobias, low self-esteem, attachment issues, family disruptions, painful memories, and PTSD.
IFS®
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that helps you recognize and connect with your inner “parts.” Through guided exploration, you can begin to understand protective and wounded parts, release past burdens, and respond to yourself with more compassion. The goal of IFS is to foster self-awareness, inner harmony, and a deeper connection with your authentic self.
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence-based listening program that uses specially filtered music to train the nervous system to better detect cues of safety. This structured “neural exercise” helps reduce anxiety and overwhelm, improves emotional regulation, and strengthens capacity for social connection. SSP is delivered in a guided, paced format to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Safe and Sound Protocol®: Listening Therapy
I am trained in Transforming Touch, a unique somatic approach that repairs nervous system dysregulation. Early and pre-verbal childhood experiences can leave lasting impacts on overall functioning, such as calm, self-regulation, and sleep. This modality uses light touch and co-regulation, guiding you to bring gentle awareness to your body and address issues often beyond the reach of traditional talk therapy.
Transforming Touch®: Healing Developmental Trauma
The Gottman Method®
Gottman Couples Therapy uses assessments and interventions designed to help couples strengthen their relationship in three primary areas: friendship, conflict management, and the creation of shared meaning. As a result, couples learn how to interact positively, repair past hurts, and increase connection. The Gottman Relationship Assessment is offered for additional $40.
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OCD Treatment
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is considered the gold-standard treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and can also be effective for generalized anxiety. ERP is a behavioral therapy that gradually and safely exposes you to situations that trigger anxiety, helping you practice new responses. The goal is not to remove distressing thoughts or situations, but to build tolerance for uncomfortable feelings so they no longer control your life. I am also training in Inference-based Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (I-CBT), another evidence-based treatment for OCD. I-CBT focuses on changing the relationship with obsessional doubts, recognizing that they are not relevant to the present moment.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative Therapy is a style of therapy that helps people embrace being the expert in their own lives. You know your story best, and you get to tell it - your way. In narrative therapy, we discuss the stories you've developed and carried with you throughout your life.
DBT
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed therapy is a skills-based approach that helps you manage strong emotions, improve relationships, and find balance. DBT teaches that two things can be true at once: you can practice acceptance while also working toward change. I integrate DBT skills and principles into individual sessions in a flexible and supportive way - however, I do not offer a full DBT group program. If that would best fit your needs, I can help you find a program.
Cost
I am in-network with Aetna and BCBS. Rates are $175 for individuals and $200 for couples. Please see the Rates & Insurance page for more information about how to use out-of-network benefits for other insurances.
Sessions are 55-minutes. Extended Sessions or Therapy Intensives (half or full-day) are available upon request.
Cancellations with less than 48-hour notice will be charged at the full rate unless able to be filled. This does not apply to illness or emergencies.
