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Depression Check

Are you unsure if what you’re experiencing is depression? Complete 10 simple questions to help you tune into your feelings. Let us help you with next steps based on your responses.

Anxiety Check

Are you just worried or experiencing anxiety disproportionately? Complete seven simple questions to help tune in to your feelings. Let us help you with the next steps .

Individual Therapy

Does this sound like you?

  • You’re constantly worried or feeling hopeless. 

  • You’re wondering how this keeps happening or how you’re still vulnerable to it.

  • You need a fresher perspective.

  • You need help understanding why you feel this way.

  • Other areas of your life are being negatively impacted by your struggle

  • You perform well at hiding this struggle from others…or maybe not. 

  • You need someone to listen with a nonjudgmental ear.

If you’re feeling hopeless or stuck with a recurring problem in your life that feels unsurmountable, individual therapy could help you improve your everyday life. Individual therapy helps put the focus back on you by putting a real expert in your corner. We offer a free, 20m consultation, so, no pressure. Contact us today!

Couples Therapy

As much as we love our partners, relationships are fraught with tension and stress. The ongoing struggle to remain in alignment is tested daily. Our quest to be right can override our ability to be effective. Remaining aligned with your partner takes work and practice. It is a progressive skill that requires us to unlearn dysfunctional patterns and learn functional ways to create shared meanings. 

Is this you?

-Constant arguing and bickering about the same things

-You and your partner have reached an impasse where you are stuck and unsure of how to move forward

-You love each other but the future of that love is uncertain

-You are recovering from past issues (i.e. infidelity) and want to repair your relationship

-You feel alone in doing the work of repairing your relationship

-The relationship is starting to feel one sided

If you’re ready to brave the path of repair with your partner and need a fresh perspective, couples’ therapy can be an invaluable investment. Let’s bring back the spark and excitement you once shared. Schedule your free 20 minute consultation and let’s start the path of reconciliation. 

Therapy for Anxiety

Is anxiety taking over your life? Does it feel like you can’t control it no matter how hard you try? Have you already tried therapy but found it ineffective?

If this sounds like you, I’m confident I can help. My practice offers the most effective forms of treatment, to get the relief from anxiety that you deserve.

When it comes to treating anxiety disorders, research shows that therapy is usually the most effective option. That’s because anxiety therapy – as opposed to anxiety medication – treats more than just symptoms of the problem.

Often, these are the symptoms of anxiety:

  • Nervousness, restlessness, or being tense
  • Feelings of danger, panic, or dread
  • Rapid breathing or hyperventilation
  • Increased or heavy sweating
  • Trembling or muscle twitching
  • Weakness or lethargy
  • Difficulty focusing or thinking clearly about anything other than the thing you’re worried about
  • Insomnia
  • Obsessions about certain ideas; a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Anxiety surrounding a particular life event or experience that has occurred in the past; a sign of post-traumatic stress disorder

Therapy can help to uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears, learn how to relax, look at situations in a new, less frightening way, and develop better coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills.

If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, I invite you to contact me today for a free consultation.

Therapy for Depression

Are you feeling hopeless, isolated, and not your usual self?

Do these thoughts often enter your mind?

  • I am worthless and can’t do anything about it.
  • I feel guilty for just wanting to eat, sleep and be alone.
  • I hate who I am these days.
  • I can’t stop crying, which makes me want to stay away from others.
  • I feel gut-wrenching pain, but no one understands.
  • My life and the world around me are dark. I hate it, but I can’t change it.

If you have had any variation of these thoughts and don’t feel like your usual self, chances are you may be suffering from depression.

I want you to know that you are not alone and there are people who can help. Many of my clients find relief in realizing that their struggle does not own them and that there are many options available to once again have hope for their lives.

I understand the social stigmas that come with the label of being depressed and thus aim to help clients sort out their environmental, biological, and circumstantial factors while offering support and care through a very dark time in their lives.

If you are hoping to finally lighten this load and feel like yourself again, contact me today for a free consultation.

Therapy for Self-Esteem

Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? Do you often feel awkward and self-conscious in social settings? Are you constantly comparing yourself to others and finding you never measure up?

Self-esteem is a concept that speaks to how we feel about ourselves. When you have high self-esteem, they feel confident, centered, and worthy of love. People with low self-esteem often feel shame and self-doubt. They often feel critical of themselves and feel unworthy of love or praise.

  • Recognizing Low Self-Esteem – Individuals with low self-esteem typically cope with it using one of the following three models:
  • Imposter Syndrome – These individuals project false confidence and use their accomplishments to mask their insecurities. We often find perfectionists and procrastinators in this group.
  • Rebellion – These individuals pretend to not care about what others think of them. Feelings of inferiority may often come across as anger or blame. Some may act out by defying authority and even breaking the law.
  • Victimhood – In this scenario, low self-esteem causes the person to feel helpless in the face of life’s challenges. They may play the role of the victim and rely on others.

Regardless of how low self-esteem manifests, the results are always the same:

  • Depression and anxiety
  • Lack of joy in life
  • Anger, guilt, sadness
  • Self-doubt
  • A lack of resilience
  • Loneliness
  • Isolation
  • Eating issues
  • Codependency
  • Self-harm

Treatment for Low Self-Esteem

The good news is that self-esteem is something that can be changed by changing your beliefs, behavior and how you think about yourself. Having said this, most people developed their self-esteem issues in childhood and have been living with low self-esteem for a very long time. For this reason, it is advised that they seek the guidance of a trained therapist.

Having a knowledgeable and supportive therapist in your corner can help you develop a healthier and more realistic sense of self. He or she will help you connect the dots in your life, discover where your low self-esteem came from, and provide tools so you can absolve your negative beliefs and critical self-talk and replace them with self-love and self-compassion.

If you suffer from low self-esteem and would like to explore treatment options, please reach out to me.

Mindfulness Coaching

Are you struggling to navigate the unique challenges life has presented to you?

Do you wish you could be more present and mindful of the world around you?

Have you been feeling less inspired or joyful in life lately?

If so, mindfulness coaching can help. As a Mindfulness Health and Wellness Coach, I work one-on-one with individuals to help them improve their overall well-being. Life can be challenging and stressful; happiness is too easily fleeting… Working with a mindfulness-based health and wellness coach can help you summon your inner strength and feel greater happiness and joy in your day-to-day life.

If you find yourself feeling any of the following:

  • Inability to shut your mind off at night
  • Stuck in your relationships, life, or career
  • Depressed at where life has brought you and wanting your life to be defined by the future, not the past

Then a Mindfulness Health and Wellness Coach can help.

If you have the desire to make a change but have been unable to, then let’s work together. My specialty is working with individuals through these challenging times, to help them feel more present, and to help them make the changes that they want out of their life.

Give me a call today and let’s set up a time to talk about how we can work together to help you feel better.

Adjustment Disorders

Life transitions can challenge us and create undue stress as we try to adjust to new circumstances. A new job, new city, or relationship can equally create both excitement and feelings of uncertainty.

Military Behavioral Health

If you know, you know. The complexities of military life can create disproportionate stress for service members and military families. Maintaining your privacy and autonomy can be a struggle for most.

Consultation/ Speaking Engagement

Are you looking for a dynamic therapist to speak for your next event? Dr. Blue provides consultations to organizations regarding corporate wellness, stress management, expatriate maladjustment, building social/emotional learning in children, and military behavioral health. If you’re interested in partnering for public speaking and/or training, click the Speaking Engagement Request button below to book Dr. Blue.

We Accept Insurance

We are In-Network Providers for Tricare-East, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield NC, Cigna, Aetna, and Humana

Depending on your current health insurance provider or employee benefit plan, it is possible for services to be covered in full or in part. Please contact your provider to verify how your plan compensates you for psychotherapy services.

I’d recommend asking these questions to your insurance provider to help determine your benefits:

  • Does my health insurance plan include mental health benefits?
  • Do I have a deductible? If so, what is it and have I met it yet?
  • Does my plan limit how many sessions per calendar year I can have? If so, what is the limit?
  • Do I need written approval from my primary care physician in order for services to be covered?

Payment

I accept all major credit cards and Paypal as forms of payment.

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you cancel at least 24 hours beforehand. Otherwise, you may be charged for the full rate of the session.

Rates & Insurance Fees

  • $85 per 30-minute session for individuals.
  • $175 per 60-minute session for individuals.
  • $200 per 60-minute session for couples

Contact Form

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, please prioritize your safety and well-being. For immediate assistance, dial 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. These resources are equipped to provide you with the urgent support and care you need.

Contacting Us:

While we are here to support you, please note that this contact form is not monitored 24/7 and may not be suitable for urgent situations. If you have general inquiries or wish to schedule an appointment, feel free to reach out using the form. We will respond to your message promptly during our regular office hours.

Your well-being is our priority, and we encourage you to seek immediate help if you are in crisis. Remember, you are not alone, and support is available to you.

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