Where "no" isn't a dirty word
chesapeake bay counseling
Unsatisfying relationships due to the inability to assert one's needs and tendency to avoid conflict at all costs. People pleasers tend to be in and maintain relationships that keep them feeling small and invisible.
Relationship Issues
The appearance of being well-accomplished and put together, while struggling with clinically significant levels of anxiety internally.
High-Functioning Anxiety
People pleasing is a pattern of behavior where someone prioritizes others' needs over their own in order to avoid rejection, conflict, and gain approval and maintain relationships.
People Pleasing
These sound familiar?
Frequently Asked Questions
- University of Virginia: BA in Psychology / Virginia Tech: Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
- LMFT in the state of Virginia, #0717001813
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship / PREPARE ENRICH pre-marital certification
- Publication: Therapy Dogs in Couple and Family Therapy: A Therapist's Perspective
I offer individual therapy for adults only that struggle with high anxiety and people pleasing tendencies. On a case by case basis, I work with couples in couples therapy who need a refresher.
I offer online (virtual) therapy only using video and audio through a secure HIPAA-compliant video platform.
- Individual and couples therapy: $165 per appointment
- A stored credit card is required on file and will be charged at the time of your appointment.
I'm in-network with Sentara Health Plans (formerly Optima Health) and Anthem BCBS. I am out of network with all other plans and Medicaid and Medicare.
No. There is no billable code for couples therapy. Insurance would require us to bill the service as family therapy and base our therapy on one member's diagnosis which is not aligned with my couples therapy training.
Appointments late cancelled (within 24 hours) or missed will be billed $110. I understand life happens, however, adherence to this policy ensures a respectful working relationship.
I offer a free 15 minute video consultation to help you find a great fit for therapy - whether that might be me or another highly recommended therapist based on your therapy goals. Click this link to schedule your free 15 minute video consultation. Our office can also be reached via email, admin@chesapeakebaycounselingpllc.com and via phone, (757) 255-8527. Since I spend most of the day in appointments, email is the best way to reach me. Office hours are: Monday and Tuesday 11:00am-6:30pm and Wednesday 10:00am-5:30pm.
This varies and is dependent on whether you feel as if you have accomplished your therapy goals. Therapy typically starts off on a weekly basis and can decrease to biweekly, monthly, or as needed.
I am not specialized in crisis services. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please call 911, the National Crisis Hotline at 988, or go to your nearest emergency room.
