Despite everyone’s jumped to conclusion, I actually did NOT name my practice after Ram Dass’ book. In fact I have never read it. Nothing against the guy, and the book is on my list along with a million other books written by people that I could learn a thing or two from. The name actually came about after living in Asheville, NC for years and attending a music venue there named, “Be Here Now.” As an avid live music supporter, I was known to be sitting there just about every week. It was a time when I had nothing else to do but simply just be there. No where else to go. Nothing else to do. You get the concept now. The venue has since sadly closed, so I am carrying it into a second life in my heart and soul along with all of you.

When Covid struck in spring of 2020, over night I closed up my office and moved online. 100% of my clients stayed with me. After polling a few times to see if any of my clients would like to go back to an office, 100% stated affirmatively that they wanted to stay online. I was stunned, but have grown to love work online. Not only do I get to snuggle with my two pugs Moose and Muggsy in between client calls, but my clients don’t spend the first 15 minutes of our sessions complaining about Atlanta traffic and their struggle to find parking. The majority of my Somatic Experiencing and Realization Process colleagues have also continued online, and we have become quite adept in the format and feel confident that it translates extremely well.

* If needed, per assessment, we can schedule an in-person intensive. This is a 4 hour session, where we would meet in a designated safe and confidential space. Typical intensive sessions focus on somatic release techniques, table work, and somatic exercises to rid the body from shock or betrayal trauma, but we can explore how it might work for you in other ways.

No worries. I am in the office one day a week on Tuesdays. My office location is The Heal Center

Address: 270 Carpenter Dr NE Suite 500-505 5th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30328

In order to ensure excellent care, I commit myself to a small caseload. I offer V.I.P. service and am available by cell phone and e-mail or even an impromptu video session if needed throughout the week. Because of this, my waitlist can at times be long. For those that are interested in starting their work before a slot opens, I encourage all of my workshops, courses and retreats. Often times, clients report that taking a course was more efficient than what could be accomplished in a year of therapy. I don’t disagree. Be sure to check out my current listings of courses and retreats as a way to begin your work.

No, I don’t accept insurance. But you can check with your insurance company and see if they have out-of-network coverage. If it does, you may be able to work with me using it by using what is called a superbill. You pay me directly and I provide you with a monthly statement of services (called a superbill). Then, you submit (e-mail, scan or fax) it to your insurance company. You have to be your own advocate in this process and I cannot guarantee that you will receive reimbursement from your insurance company.

Be courteous. Use right action. Things come up in life, but respect the process (and me and my time) as well. If cancelling appointments becomes “a thing” then you might want to address why you are in counseling. If ambivalence is something we need to work on, we will certainly address it. Know that I will institute a more heavy-handed cancellation policy when required, but overall online work has allowed for greater flexibility. Usually clients are capable of doing the right thing here.