specialized, evidence-based PTSD recovery in minneapolis + online across 43 states (psypact)

Traditional talk therapy can be incredibly supportive for managing daily stressors or navigating life transitions. However, when it comes to PTSD, decades of clinical research have revealed a tough truth: supportive talk therapy alone does not successfully reduce PTSD symptoms. While speaking generally about your past might feel comforting in the moment, studies show it doesn't target the root of trauma, and unstructured venting can sometimes keep you stuck in the same emotional loops.

The gold-standard treatments I specialize in, like Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), are fundamentally different. They are active, highly structured, and specifically designed to rewire how trauma is processed by your brain and nervous system.

Yes. Through PSYPACT, I provide secure, high-level virtual care to clients in Minnesota and across 43 other states. Research studies have demonstrated that online PE is just as effective as in-person treatment, allowing you to do the work from the privacy of your own environment.

I am a private-pay, out-of-network provider. This allows me to prioritize your absolute privacy and ensure your treatment is dictated by your progress—not by an insurance company’s arbitrary restrictions or diagnostic requirements.

Specialized, evidence-based trauma protocols like Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) are highly structured, time-limited investments. While traditional, weekly supportive "talk therapy" can easily span several years—costing thousands of dollars over time without providing a definitive cure—these advanced protocols are designed to achieve lasting, measurable change in a matter of weeks.

• The Timeline: A complete, standard course of PE or CPT typically spans 8 to 15 sessions.

• The Estimated Investment: Based on my specialized rate of $300-375 per clinical session, a full, life-changing trajectory of treatment averages an upfront total investment of roughly $2,400 to $4,500.

When you look at the math, investing in a targeted, 3-to-4-month specialist protocol is significantly more cost-effective—and emotionally liberating—than paying open-ended copays for years of therapy that merely helps you cope with symptoms rather than resolving them.

For clients who wish to utilize their out-of-network insurance benefits, I gladly provide a monthly Superbill (an itemized receipt of services) which you can submit to your insurance company for potential direct reimbursement.

Yes. In evidence-based trauma protocols like Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), out-of-session practice—often referred to as homework—is a core component of your recovery.

While traditional talk therapy relies almost entirely on what happens during your 50 minutes in the office, structured protocols are designed to help you generalize your healing into your actual, daily life. The real transformation happens between our appointments, when you apply the tools we discuss to your real-world environment.

• What it looks like: Depending on your treatment plan, practice might involve listening to session recordings, gradually re-entering activities or places you’ve been avoiding, or completing brief worksheets to systematically challenge "stuck points" in your thinking.

• What the science says: Decades of clinical research consistently show a direct correlation between homework completion and successful outcomes. Clients who actively engage in out-of-session practice achieve significantly greater reduction in PTSD symptoms, experience faster relief, and maintain their progress long after therapy ends.

If your goal is efficient, time-limited therapy that yields lasting, structural change, consistency outside of our sessions is the absolute baseline. Think of our weekly sessions as the training ground where we map out the strategy; the out-of-session practice is where you actively rebuild your world and reclaim your resilience. We will always collaborate closely to ensure each task feels manageable, relevant, and directly aligned with your personal recovery goals.