What to expect from starting treatment together.
When you express interest in working together through this page, we'll start with a phone call to discuss what brings you to seek treatment. If we both feel that we're a good fit, we'll schedule an initial appointment. If another type of treatment or provider seems more suitable, I'll be happy to provide referrals based on our conversation.
Your first appointment will last about 50 minutes. During this session, we'll review paperwork and I'll ask you some broad but focused questions about various aspects of your life. This helps us set the context for our future conversations and includes questions about your medical history, family, social support, symptoms you might be experiencing, and any other relevant information. After this session, we can schedule regular follow-up sessions.
Therapy follow-up sessions typically last 50 minutes, while nutrition sessions are 45 minutes. Most individuals see me weekly, though some may come in twice a week. We'll discuss what schedule makes the most sense for your needs.
What to expect from EMDR Mini Intensives.
EMDR Mini Intensives follow a similar process to the standard intake, starting with an initial phone call.
The initial appointment for EMDR Mini Intensives is 90 minutes long. During this session, we'll review paperwork, discuss your goals, and go over your history. We'll also spend time learning grounding skills and exploring bilateral stimulation options before beginning reprocessing in the following sessions.
Follow-up sessions for EMDR Mini Intensives range from 90 minutes to 3 hours, depending on your preference. These can be scheduled 1-2 weeks after the previous session.
Once reprocessing is complete, we'll schedule a 50-minute closing session to ensure your goals have been met and that there are no further triggers.
Are you currently working with New York State Residents?
Yes, I am licensed to work with both Washington and New York State residents.
Are you accepting new nutrition clients at this time?
At this time, I am not accepting new nutrition clients. However, if you're looking to work with a nutritionist or dietitian, please let me know. I'd be happy to provide you with a list of local referrals.
Will we be doing nutrition AND psychotherapy during a session?
No, each session will be either a nutrition or psychotherapy session depending on what we both agree to at the start of treatment. This will be made clear when we begin working together.
If you wish to change the treatment plan at any point, we can do that. Simply talk to me about it, and we will start a new treatment contract. For example, if you begin with nutrition work and later want to switch to psychotherapy, we can update the treatment contract to ensure we are both on the same page.
For those seeking specific eating disorder treatment, we will decide if you would like me to be your therapist or dietitian. If you are not already working with another therapist or dietitian, I will refer you to another provider for the complementary treatment. For instance, if I am your eating disorder dietitian, you will also need to see a therapist, and vice versa.
What’s the difference between a Registered Dietitian, and a Nutritionist?
All Registered Dietitians are nutritionists however not all nutritionists are Registered Dietitians. Let me explain.
A Registered Dietitian (also referred to as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, RD, or RDN) is a nationally recognized title for individuals that have completed advanced training in the field of nutrition.
The use of the title “Nutritionist” does not legally bind any individual to specific certifications or credentials, however in Washington State, a Certified Nutritionist (CN) must hold an advanced degree within the field of nutrition.
A Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) must:
Have obtained at least a bachelors degree or higher.
Have completed dietetic specific coursework such as basic and advance nutrition, clinical/medical nutrition, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, food science, and nutrition throughout the life cycle.
Have completed a minimum of 1200 supervised practice hours by an ACEND-accredited program with specific training in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and food service management.
Have passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Continue to complete professional educational requirements to maintain registration.
In Washington State a Certified Nutritionist (CN) Must:
Have a masters or doctorate degree In one of the following: public health nutrition, human nutrition, food and nutrition, or nutrition eduction.
