Question 1

How do I know if we'd be a good fit?

Accepted Answer

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or like your nervous system is simply maxed out, we will likely be a wonderful fit. I often see clients at the intersection of parenthood and mental health — the anxiety during pregnancy, the grief of infertility, the identity shift of new motherhood, and the burnout that comes from being the one who holds everything together. I also work with adults navigating general life transitions, birth trauma, parenting shifts, and relationship stress. And I work with therapists — because we also need support.

Question 2

Where are you located? Do you offer in-person sessions?

Accepted Answer

Bloom Therapy is a 100% virtual practice, which means I can work with you anywhere in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Whether you are looking for a postpartum therapist in Minneapolis, fertility support in Madison, or anxiety therapy in Milwaukee — care comes directly to your couch. Telehealth sessions are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am–3pm.

Question 3

What is EMDR, and how is it different from talk therapy?

Accepted Answer

Talk therapy is wonderful for gaining self-awareness, and for many people, that insight is enough to bring lasting healing. However, some painful memories get so deeply stuck that understanding them intellectually isn't quite enough. Think of a stuck memory like a piece of shrapnel in an open wound: talk therapy helps you tend to and care for the injury, while EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps your brain safely remove the shrapnel so the wound can actually close and heal.

Question 4

Does EMDR really work over video?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Telehealth is just as effective as in-person sessions, especially for EMDR and somatic work. Through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform, we can easily practice somatic (body-based) grounding tools and effective EMDR trauma processing. For many of my clients, not having to commute — especially while navigating fertility treatments or new parenthood — actually makes therapy more effective, because it reduces the stress of 'getting there.'

Question 5

How many sessions will I need?

Accepted Answer

Because I use an individualized approach, the length of therapy varies. However, my goal is not for you to be in therapy indefinitely. Whether we are doing deep EMDR work or navigating a specific life transition, we will regularly check in on your progress and adjust our frequency based on your needs.

Question 6

I'm a new parent — what if my baby wakes up or I can't find childcare for our session?

Accepted Answer

I completely understand the reality of life with a little one. You are absolutely welcome to have your baby with you during our session — feeding, rocking, or sleeping. If a sudden 'baby emergency' happens, we will simply handle it with grace. This is a judgment-free space.

Question 7

Do you take insurance?

Accepted Answer

Bloom Therapy is currently a private pay practice, and payment is due at the time of your session. I've chosen to structure my practice as private pay so that I can offer a level of focus the traditional insurance model often doesn't allow. Working outside the constraints of insurance means we don't have to report a diagnosis to a third party, we aren't limited to a specific number of sessions, and I can maintain a smaller caseload — your care is dictated by your progress and your needs, not a corporate checklist.

Question 8

What does a session cost?

Accepted Answer

A 15-minute initial consultation is free. Individual 55-minute therapy sessions are $130. Extended 90-minute EMDR sessions ($280) and half-day EMDR intensives ($540) are also available — email me to schedule those. Some clients use their HSA or FSA accounts to pay for therapy, and reduced fees are available. I am happy to talk about your options to make sure therapy is affordable for you.

Question 9

What is your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

I value our time together and keep my caseload small to ensure I can be fully present for you. I ask for 24 hours' notice for cancellations to prevent a late cancellation fee. That said, I understand that life with kids (and pregnancy) can be unpredictable — please reach out as soon as possible if something comes up.

Question 10

What's the first step?

Accepted Answer

If any of this sounds familiar, I'd love to chat. A free 15-minute consult is a low-stakes way to see if we click — no pressure, no commitment, just a conversation.

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