Frequently asked questions

I provide counseling and EMDR therapy for adults, pre-teens, and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, burnout, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, school or work-related stress, and major life transitions.

Many of my adult clients are thoughtful, high-responsibility people who are used to holding a lot together for others. I also bring extensive experience supporting children, teens, parents, educators, and school leaders.

Therapy is available in person in Orlando and through telehealth for clients located in Florida and South Carolina.

In-person sessions are available at my Orlando office:

631 N Hyer Ave
Orlando, FL 32803

Telehealth sessions are available for clients who prefer the flexibility of meeting online from a private space.

Yes. Telehealth therapy is available for clients located in Florida and South Carolina.

Online therapy can be a helpful option for busy professionals, parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who wants consistent support without adding extra travel time to their week.

Yes. I offer a free 10–15 minute consultation before scheduling a first session.

This is a simple, pressure-free way to ask questions, share a little about what you are looking for, and get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit.

The first step is to reach out through the contact form.

I will follow up to schedule a free consultation. If you decide to move forward, I will schedule your intake session and send access to the secure client portal so you can complete your intake forms before your first appointment.

You can expect to set aside about 20–30 minutes for the paperwork.

The standard fee for a 50-minute therapy session is $165.

Extended and intensive sessions may also be available depending on your goals and needs. I also reserve a limited number of reduced-rate spots for educators and school leaders.

Life In Focus Therapy is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly.

Private pay allows therapy to remain more personalized, confidential, and flexible, without session limits, required diagnoses for coverage, or treatment decisions being directed by insurance requirements.

If your insurance plan offers out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill upon request. You can contact your insurance provider directly to ask whether reimbursement may be available.

A superbill is a detailed receipt that you can submit to your insurance company if your plan includes out-of-network benefits.

It is important to know that submitting a superbill requires a formal diagnosis, and that diagnosis becomes part of your medical record. Insurance companies may also request additional clinical documentation as part of the reimbursement process.

A Good Faith Estimate is a required notice that helps you understand the expected cost of therapy before beginning services.

Because Life In Focus Therapy is a private-pay practice, I provide clear information about fees so you can make informed decisions about your care.

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

It is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing experiences, memories, emotions, or beliefs that may still feel stuck. EMDR can be helpful for trauma, anxiety, grief, stress-related symptoms, and patterns that feel hard to shift through talk therapy alone.

Do I have to talk through everything in detail for EMDR to work?

No. EMDR does not require you to describe every detail of a painful or traumatic experience.

My approach is collaborative, paced, and grounded in safety. We will work together to build coping tools and internal resources before moving into deeper processing.

You do not have to figure that out before reaching out.

I use an integrative approach that may include EMDR, CBT, DBT-informed strategies, mindfulness, expressive approaches, and strengths-based support depending on your needs, goals, and preferences.

Together, we will talk through what you are hoping for and decide what kind of support feels most useful.

Therapy is shaped around your goals, but it often begins with understanding what has been feeling difficult, what you want to change, and what support already exists in your life.

From there, therapy may include emotional regulation tools, grounding strategies, reflection, skills for navigating stress or relationships, and deeper processing through EMDR when appropriate.

The work is collaborative and paced around what feels safe, supportive, and useful for you.

Yes. I work with pre-teens and teens in person in Orlando.

My work with younger clients is developmentally attuned, strengths-based, and often incorporates creative or interest-based approaches to help therapy feel more accessible and engaging.

Yes, parent involvement is often part of the process, especially at the beginning.

I work collaboratively with parents to understand concerns, clarify goals, and determine the best approach for the child or teen. The level of parent involvement may vary depending on the client’s age, needs, and treatment goals.

Many clients begin with weekly sessions, especially when they are starting therapy or working through something active.

Session frequency can be adjusted over time based on your goals, schedule, progress, and the kind of support you need.

The secure client portal is used for intake paperwork, documentation, scheduling, billing, and secure therapy-related communication.

New clients will receive portal access after scheduling. Returning clients can use the portal to manage appointments, complete forms, access billing information, and send secure messages.

For login issues, app questions, or technical support, you can visit the SimplePractice Client Portal Help Center.

You can also download the SimplePractice Client Mobile App for easier access to appointments, forms, and secure communication.

No. Email and website forms are not secure forms of communication.

Please avoid sharing detailed clinical information through the website contact form or standard email. Once you are connected through the client portal, I can provide a more secure way to communicate about therapy-related details.

Life In Focus Therapy is not a crisis service and does not provide emergency support through this website, email, or the client portal.

If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

You can also call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate support.