Frequently Asked
chandler, Arizona therapist FAQs
1. Is virtual therapy really as effective as in-person?
Yes – and sometimes even more so. Virtual therapy, including EMDR and couples sessions, has been shown in research to be just as effective as in-person work. Many clients find that being in their own space helps them regulate more easily, access deeper emotions, and feel safer overall. With the right clinical guidance and structure, virtual therapy can create powerful, lasting change.
2. What kinds of therapy do you offer?
At Serendipity Psychotherapy, I specialize in trauma-informed and attachment-based work. I offer:
- Weekly couples therapy
- Relationship intensives (4- or 8-hour formats)
- Individual trauma therapy
- Virtual EMDR therapy
- Support for religious trauma, faith transitions, and spiritual abuse
- Therapy for first-generation women and cycle-breakers
3. Do you work with individuals or only couples?
I work with both. Some clients come in alone to work through trauma, life transitions, or nervous system regulation. Others come in as a couple to strengthen their relationship, process conflict, or recover from rupture. I bring the same level of presence, strategy, and care to both formats.
4. Do you take insurance?
I am out of network with insurance companies, which means all of my services are out-of-pocket. I can provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement according to your plan. I’m also happy to work with you on frequency and pacing to help make therapy more financially manageable.
5. What is your fee?
- 50-minute individual sessions: $175
- 90-minute intake sessions: $300
- 90-minute couples sessions: $300
- 4-hour couples intensives: $1,000
- 8-hour couples intensives: $2,500
All new clients begin with a 90-minute intake. Sliding scale spots are available for BIPOC clients — space is limited and not always guaranteed.
6. What kinds of trauma do you treat?
I specialize in treating complex trauma (C-PTSD), PTSD, religious trauma, childhood neglect, emotional abuse, and attachment trauma. Many of my clients also experience anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional flashbacks, and disconnection from themselves or their relationships.
7. What if I’m not sure I’m ready?
You don’t have to be certain. You just have to be willing to explore what’s happening and curious about whether something else might be possible. I go at your pace while also gently challenging avoidance and stuck patterns. I offer free 20-minute consultations so we can get to know each other, answer your questions, and see if it feels like a good fit.
8. Where are you located?
My physical office is based in Chandler, AZ and serve clients across the state through a secure, encrypted telehealth platform. If you’re in Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Mesa, or a smaller town in between, you can still receive high-quality care without having to commute.
9. Do you work with faith-based clients?
Yes. I support clients across a wide spectrum of belief — including those who are still faithful, are questioning, deconstructing, staying in their faith tradition, or navigating mixed-belief relationships. My role is not to convince you of anything, but to help you feel safe, grounded, and whole within your own story. My approach is to integrate spirituality as a resource to folks who request it, but I am a clinician first, and I operate as a licensed professional. This means that all matters of spiritual interpretation, guidance, and engagement will be referred out to a spiritual leader due to being out of my scope of clinical practice.
10. What’s the best way to get started?
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