Investing in yourself.

Some people find it really difficult to think about paying for therapy. I too even have had a hard time justifying paying money for a service to help myself. It is easy to spend a bunch of money one something that will give you instant gain— like a TV or a car, etc. You exchange money for some object that you can take home with you. In therapy we don’t always feel that same physical exchange— nor the feeling of instant gratification of immediate results.

Why is it so hard? Sometimes I like to think that our materialistic culture has trained us to always want to get a return or something out of it. Talking with someone in therapy doesn’t always feel like we are getting something out of it. As a clinician and have experienced hundreds of people get better, it’s easy for me to see the results that come out of therapy. For the person experiencing the day-to-day, I totally see how it’s much more difficult than that to see progress.

Self-investment is a radical act in a culture that glorifies self-sacrifice. But choosing to grow, heal, and care for yourself doesn’t take away from others—it strengthens what you bring into every relationship and community. You are worthy of the same time, patience, and commitment you offer to those around you.

I encourage you to take the plunge in investing in yourself. Give yourself permission to get support from others to help you navigate your world.

To make it easier— I’m in network with United and Aetna insurance plans. I offer a private pay rate as well.

If you are struggling to pay for therapy, ask me if you qualify for a sliding-scale rate or are eligible for assistance through The Emotional Relief Fund.