Current Availability:

(as of August 1, 2025)

Grief Counseling referrals welcomed - Grief Group referrals welcomed

Psychotherapy referrals welcomed, though time available is limited

Psychotherapy 101

Psychotherapy today looks, sounds, and feels a lot different than it did 50, 25, or even 5 years ago. So of course it’s common to have questions about what exactly one-on-one therapy might be like for you.

While I endeavor to answer that question for my practice best I can, I do also encourage folks who are interested in giving it a try, to give it a try, even without having all the answers to your questions.

Taking the steps necessary to put yourself in front of a therapist, including reading this very page, especially for the first time, is hard. Having answers to every question you have might seem like it’ll make it less hard, but in my experience, it usually doesn’t make it all that much easier.

If you’re looking into therapy, if you’re reading this page, if you have your phone ready to make a call or send an email, then you want this for yourself. And I’m so glad for that.

The Basics:

  • Therapy is usually conducted either in—person or by secure video telehealth service

  • Sessions are usually 45-60 minutes depending on the provider, though this varies

  • If you want, or need, to end a session, or treatment all-together, of course you’re free to do so

  • Most folks want to utilize health insurance for therapy, but not all therapists can bill insurance

  • Many folks using insurance will still have a cash co-payment for sessions ($20-$30 on average)

  • Some folks work with a therapist once or twice, some for weeks, months, and some for years

  • Unless you’re seeing someone for a specialized kind of therapy most adult psychotherapy: is personalized to your needs, largely focused on building a safe and supportive relationship between client and therapist, includes the best approaches from multiple disciplines in which the therapist is competent, and is usually done in the context of a simple conversation.

The Basics (for me):

  • I only work with adults, folks over the age 18

  • Therapy is conducted either in—person in my office, or by secure video telehealth service

  • I offer 50-55 minute sessions, though the first meeting can take up to 75 minutes

  • The major insurances I can bill for your session are below, if you don’t see yours, feel free to reach out

  • I generally offer sessions every-other-week, though we may choose to meet more, or less often

  • While we may find consistency in our meeting days/times, I do offer, and ask for, some flexibility

  • I do offer regular evening appointments, though these can be highly sought after and often unavailable

  • I reserve Saturday appointments for situations in which we couldn’t meet during the week as planned

  • My practice is transparent and accessible for clients, all of whom have access to important information, documentation, and can manage their care through a secure client online portal

  • While I am happy to provide my clients with support and communications between sessions over the phone, I am not generally reachable outside of working hours and I am not equipped to help in crisis or emergency situations, Instead I empower my clients with information so they can find support elsewhere in these moments, should they arise.

Psychotherapy with Owen

-My office in 2025-

Beyond the Basics (for me)

The days of laying down on leather couches, ink blots on the wall, dream analysis and hypnosis are mostly over. Freud gave us a tremendous foundation in psychotherapy but we’ve since learned a lot, leading to what I believe is a better, more comfortable, more productive therapy experience.

I view the role of the therapist as being less of an analyst, and more of someone who can offer unique observations in the moment, ask unique and often difficult questions, assist folks in looking deeper into thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and in some conversations offer suggestions for approaches and strategies that are well-established to be healthy and effective for others.

Thankfully therapy today is for everyone and anyone. While I can appreciate and respect where it comes from, some folks are still under the misunderstanding that therapy is only for “certain people”, maybe according to them it’s for “crazy people”. This couldn’t be any less true, even assuming I know what “crazy” means.

Being in therapy today only requires a few things, and they are critical for success in therapy: you feel you need changes in your life, you have as open a mind and heart as possible, you speak truthfully and honestly,

I believe the best therapy is grounded in the present moment, is nonjudgmental, comes from a place of positive self-regard, acceptance of self, and love of self, and is forward-looking. I also believe we have to be able to talk about difficult things, so I’ll be working hard to earn your trust and help you feel safe so we can discuss these items when and if you want to.

A large part of my focus is going to be building a relationship with you based on authenticity, presence, positive regard, empowerment, compassion, healthy boundaries, communication, and wellness.

Most of my sessions use the events and experiences of the past week or two as tools to process thoughts and feelings while relating these experiences to larger themes we’ve identified and goals you have set for yourself.

I have knowledge, experience, and training in a holistic collection of therapeutic modalities, all of which I incorporate into almost every client and session. To name a few of the modalities I draw most often from, in no particular order: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Informed Care, and the Dual Process Grieving Model. I also advocate for my clients to consider their physical well-being, social well-being, and spiritual well-being when working with me. I see it all as inter-related, as much research and literature has proven true.

Major Insurances Accepted

  • BlueCross/BlueShield

    Of any state or region

  • Medicare

    As part of your Medicare Part B Benefit

  • United/Optum Health

    Optum either through a United Healthcare plan or some other Optum affiliated plan

  • Harvard Pilgrim & Tufts

    As well as some other “Point32 Health” managed plans