Frequently Asked Questions

Adjunct therapy is treatment provided in addition to the therapy that a client receives from their primary therapist.  The client continues working with their primary therapist, and this therapist collaborates with me, so that I am providing just the EMDR treatment (or in some cases just therapeutic/trauma-focused yoga), while the primary therapist supports continued stabilization, and aftercare.  

Clients receive intensive EMDR therapy in longer blocks of time than the current traditional model of therapy.   Intensives are often scheduled over the course of 1-4 consecutive days of treatment, for 3-6 hours per day.  Clients who live locally can schedule intermittent blocks of time if we determine that doing so is clinically appropriate.  

Insurance does not currently pay for intensives.  People who have a sexual assault history may be able to use VCAP; if the crime occurred in Pennsylvania, you do not need to have reported the crime to be eligible for VCAP funds.

Learn more about intensives here.

I will be happy to provide recommendations as I am able.  Please feel free to reach out via email, and include the following information:

• your insurance company, if you will be using your insurance
• preference for in person and/or telehealth
• if you want in person sessions, what towns/areas are you able to access
• what you feel comfortable sharing, briefly, about what you are looking for in a therapist (for example, experience with grief, neurodivergent affirming, LGBTQ affirming, male, female, etc.) 
• your scheduling needs (daytime/weekdays/evenings/weekends)

Please understand that I will do my best to make recommendations to therapists in my professional networks, but I cannot personally vouch for other therapists, guarantee their availability, or guarantee that I can find one that meets all of your criteria.

I typically recommend to Favored Wellness in Coraopolis. This is a reputable group practice where all of the therapists are EMDR trained or in process of getting EMDR trained.  They accept most major commercial insurances, and Allegheny  County Medical Assistance.  They do not accept Beaver County Medical Assistance, but do sometimes have interns who will see clients pro bono.  If you have Beaver County Medical Assistance, there are some therapists at Glade Run Lutheran Services who have received EMDR training.  I apologize that I do not know who they are - you can try calling to ask.  

Another option is the EMDRIA website directory.

On a limited basis, I may be able to help you with a recommendation, if you have explored the above options and not found anyone.  Please email to inquire, and include:

• your insurance company, if you will be using your insurance
• preference for in person and/or telehealth
• if you want in person sessions, what towns/areas are you able to access
• what you feel comfortable sharing, briefly, about what you are looking for in a therapist (for example, experience with grief, neurodivergent affirming, LGBTQ affirming, male, female, etc.)
• your scheduling needs (daytime/weekdays/evenings/weekends)

Please understand that I will do my best to make recommendations to therapists in my professional networks, but I cannot personally vouch for other therapists, guarantee their availability, or guarantee that I can find one that meets all of your criteria.

 Adjunct Therapy Rates

1 hour session - $165

45 minute session - $125

30 minute session - $85

Extended session 1.5 hours  - $240

I offer a limited number of sliding scale slots for self pay clients: 

1 hour session - sliding scale rate - $140

45 minute session - sliding scale - $105

30 minute session - sliding scale - $75

Extended session 1.5 hours sliding scale  - $215

Intensive Rates

Intensives are usually either 6 hour (full day) or 3 hour (half day) sessions, for one to four consecutive days, billed at $225 per hour when done at Paula's Beaver, Pennsylvania office. 

We will typically have a few sessions prior to the intensive, for screening, assessment, and preparation.  These will be billed at the self pay adjunct rates listed above; if you have an insurance that I accept, you can use it for sessions that are one hour or less. 

Individual retreat-style intensive rates will depend on cost of therapist's travel/lodging/space for therapy work. (For example, if you wish to do your intensive in a nature retreat setting, or in the future, as I become licensed in other states, at the beach!) 

Rates do not include the client's lodging or travel expenses.  Rates do include collaborative communication with the client's primary therapist.