Yoga Centered therapy

Therapeutic Speciality

I am a trauma specialist, specifically Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD).

As a reference, C-PTSD often shows up as:

  • anxiety (excessive worry, tension in the body, inability to relax or unwind)

  • depression (excessive fatigue, lack of interest, inability to feel pleasant/happy feelings)

  • rapid changes in mood throughout the day

  • difficulty managing stressful situations

  • feeling disconnected from your body, emotions, friends, family, partners or life in general

  • intense fear or avoidance of conflict or confrontation

  • chronic feelings of overwhelm

  • feeling ashamed, not good enough

  • having an overactive, hateful inner critic

You’re probably thinking, ‘I don’t have trauma and my childhood was fine’ and that may be totally true! The overwhelming majority of folks I work with come to me for help with depression or anxiety, but no one has really asked or listened long enough to get to the origin of these feelings.

If any of these resonate with what you are experiencing, let’s do our due diligence and investigate together.

Therapy speak:

My therapeutic approach is holistic, psychodynamic and integrative, drawing upon many different disciplines, experiences and therapeutic modalities. The Western approaches I primarily employ in sessions are Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Intersectional Feminist Theory, Internal Family Systems and Integrative Restoration (iRest) Yoga Nidra Meditation.

*It is important to acknowledge these models draw upon and often appropriate Eastern cultures, traditions, and sacred texts such as Buddhism, Samhyha Karika, the Upanishads, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, among others.

Real Talk:

My approach to therapy centers you and appreciates you as complex and whole human being. Your body, mind & spirit are interconnected and each play a part in overall health and wellbeing. Psychodynamic means we get curious about how early childhood experiences influence your decisions and sense of self now.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you build skills to be more present in the moment, notice and let go of judgements, identify your values and what feels true to you, then actively and intentionally make decisions that align with them. We work toward developing psychological flexibility and emotional agility, meaning you don’t live according to “shoulds” and instead live one that can respond and adapt to nuances in everyday life. You will hear me say “it depends” a lot, this is why!

Intersectional Feminist Theory is all about exploring power and influence in regards to race, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, religion, class, health, etc and how that impacts how you view yourself, make decisions and interact with the world.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a model that believes people have very complex inner lives, with parts that have different ways of view the world or solving problems. For example, a part of you probably has great ideas to manage or avoid stressful situations and other parts that can’t help but respond in ways that makes things more difficult for you. IFS believes that there are no bad parts, only parts that take on extreme roles in attempt to keep us safe from challenging emotions or experiences. IFS aims at finding harmony among the parts and learning to access the wisdom each have to help us navigate life.

Integrative Restoration (iRest) Yoga Nidra is a meditation style based on ancient traditions in India. There are 10 steps that align closely to the principles of ACT. iRest is as powerful tool to both regulate your nervous system and put the principles of IFS and ACT into practice. iRest has been proven effective at improving sleep, decreasing chronic pain and relieving symptoms of depression and PTSD.

My approach

Appointment Types

In-Person

Come to my open, airy office-meets-yoga studio conveniently located just East of downtown Tulsa in Gunboat park. Take your pick between a traditional therapy office or pull up a yoga cushion and mat for our sessions, whatever you like best!

Online

**Oklahoma residents only

Create your own comfy spot for sessions and join from anywhere (as long as you are physically in Oklahoma). Receive a secure link to join and save yourself the commute.

Rates & Insurance

I am currently in network with the insurance companies listed below. If you have these plans, great! Let’s schedule a consult call to see if we are a good fit.

If not, I am considered an out-of-network (OON) provider. That doesn’t mean therapy at Ananda is a no go; in that case, you have a few options. Many insurance plans cover OON mental health benefits, reimbursing a percentage of the cost. You can contact the member support with the number on the back of your insurance card and ask about OON benefits. (scroll down for a few questions to ask). Or, you can elect to pay out of pocket for the session rate listed below and not involve insurance at all.

SEssion rate:

  • $125 / 55 minutes

In network with:

  • Blue Cross, Blue Shield

  • HealthChoice

  • United Health Care / UMR

What to expect

First step:

Schedule a phone consultation using the buttons on this page. On the call, which lasts appx 15 minutes, we will talk about what’s motivating you to seek out therapy (ie current challenges / problem areas), your goals, a brief history and cover any questions you have about my approach and style. This call helps to get a sense if 1) I feel competent is supporting you based on your needs and goals and 2) if we would be a good fit.

If our schedules work out and we are vibing, we will compare calendars and schedule your first appointment -or- I will place you on a waitlist.

Before the first session:

You will be asked to complete paperwork in a secure portal. This paperwork includes practice policies, informed consent and a questionnaire about your health history, previous yoga experience, current routines & habits, goals, concerns & limitations. You will also be required to enter a debit/credit/HSA card to be stored securely for payment. This streamlines payment so that our entire session together can be focused on your wellbeing.

If using insurance, I suggest calling member services using the number on the back of your benefit card to ask about coverage, co-insurance, deductibles and/or copays. (keep scrolling for a list of questions you can ask) This way, you know with a degree of certainty what your financial responsibility will be each session.

During your first 1-4 sessions:

We will review all the paperwork you completed online. I will ask loads of questions to gather a comprehensive history including family & relationship dynamics, coping styles, experiences of trauma, physical & medical concerns, routines and habits.

We will also likely complete various mental health assessments to measure symptoms and explore a potential diagnosis. I will also answer any questions that came up for you in completing the paperwork or between sessions that feel important to you. (I really like questions)

Subsequent sessions:

At the start of each session we will check in on any new life events, interactions or anniversaries that were particularly challenging or easy/enjoyable, your current mood, energy level, any insights you had, patterns you noticed and review any practices we discussed in previous sessions. This helps us identify the focus of the session plus celebrate progress, integrate insights and address concerns as they arise.

Questions for your Insurance Company

Contact the Member Services phone number on the back of your health insurance card. Ask your insurance representative the below questions to understand your out of pocket costs or out-of-network mental health coverage.

Out-of-network:

  • Do I have out-of-network outpatient mental health or behavioral health coverage?

  • What is my out-of-network deductible?

  • How much of my deductible has been met this year?

  • What percentage of outpatient psychotherapy sessions are covered per session?

  • How many outpatient therapy sessions are allowed per calendar year?

  • What is the process for submitting superbills for out-of-network benefits?

  • Do you reimburse for Telehealth appointments and is a specific modifier required?

In-Network:

  • Do I have outpatient mental health or behavioral health coverage?

  • Do I have a copay? If so, how much is it per outpatient psychotherapy visit?

  • What is my annual deductible?

  • How much of my deductible has been met this year?

  • What is my co-insurance percentage per outpatient psychotherapy session?

  • How many outpatient therapy sessions are allowed per calendar year?

  • Do you reimburse for Telehealth appointments and is a specific modifier required?