Mindfulness-based therapy blends present-moment awareness with evidence-informed therapeutic approaches. It’s not about emptying your mind or sitting perfectly still — it’s about learning to notice what’s happening in your body, thoughts, and emotions with compassion and curiosity.

Together, you might choose to practice simple, grounding techniques — like breathwork, sensory awareness, or mindful reflection — to help you regulate stress, work through grief, and reconnect with yourself. It’s flexible, accessible, and always tailored to what feels supportive for you.

That’s a valid question and experience that many have — and more common than you might think, especially if you’ve lived through trauma. My work is grounded in trauma-sensitive mindfulness which means we move at your pace, listen to your body, and always prioritize safety, choice, and flexibility.

Mindfulness should never feel like a push — it should feel like coming home to yourself, gently and with support.

• Virtual Therapy Sessions (50 minutes): $225
  One-on-one sessions that integrate mindfulness-based, trauma-informed care customized to your goals.

• Group Therapy Sessions (60/90 minutes): $50/$75 per session
  These small, supportive virtual groups offer connection, reflection, and mindfulness-informed tools for navigating burnout, grief, identity shifts, and more.

• Clinical Supervision for LMSWs: $100–$200 per hour
  Rates vary based on licensure level and needs. Supervision is available in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.

• Speaking, Trainings, & Workshops
  $225 per hour unless otherwise arranged or delivery, with additional preparation and/or travel fees for in-person events more than 35 miles from Baltimore, MD.

KWD Wellness is a private pay practice and does not accept insurance or provide superbills. This allows us to work together with greater flexibility, privacy, and alignment with your goals—without needing to meet a diagnosis or navigate insurance restrictions. If you have questions about this or want help making an informed choice, I’m happy to connect.

Prior to our first scheduled intake session, a card will be placed on file. At the end of each session, your card will be billed.

I accept credit, debit, and HSA/FSA cards. Payment is collected securely through a HIPAA-compliant platform at the time of service.

Many people prefer to meet online from the comfort of their own home. KWD Wellness only provides virtual care. When receiving services, you must be physically present in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia.

Do you want support, but find it challenging to make to find time and balance it all? Now you don’t have to commute or even leave home. Online care allows us to work collaboratively in a supportive environment, wherever is most convenient and comfortable for you.

It is also important to know that online therapy is not appropriate for everyone. Those who are in severe crisis, or who are actively contemplating suicide would not be best helped by virtual care and should seek a therapist locally with in person availability. If these concerns every arise during the course of our work, we will have an emergency plan in place to connect you with local resources.

At KWD Wellness, we provide counseling via confidential, real time, 2-way video. We use a HIPAA-compliant secure video conferencing to make online-based therapy convenient and confidential.

All you need is a private space, internet connection and a smart phone, tablet, laptop or personal computer. When you schedule your appointment, a secure video link is created for your appointment and sent to you via email. When it’s time for your scheduled appointment, simply click the link and we will be connected.

The length of time an individual or couple needs to be in therapy can vary greatly depending on several factors, including the individual's/couples’ specific needs, goals, and progress in therapy. Therapy duration may range from a few weeks to several months or even years. It is ultimately up to the therapist and the client to determine the duration based on ongoing assessment and mutual agreement.

In our initial intake session, I'll compassionately gather essential information, discuss confidentiality, and provide an overview of the therapy process. We'll explore your personal history, assess current challenges, and collaboratively set therapy goals aligned with your intentions. This empowers our therapeutic relationship. As a mindfulness-based therapist, I'll introduce mindfulness practices, both in and out of sessions, to cultivate attitudes and skills supporting your goals. This session offers insight into the therapeutic process and helps tailor support to your unique needs.

Under the law, as a health care provider, I will give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance for services an estimate of their bill for therapy services.

This estimate is called a “Good Faith Estimate" and explains how much your therapy will cost. Here are a few key things you should know about your Good Faith Estimate:

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any health care items or services upon request or when scheduling such items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

If you schedule a health care service at least 3 business days in advance, you are entitled a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 1 business day after scheduling. If you schedule a health care service at least 10 business days in advance, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after scheduling. You can also ask for a Good Faith Estimate prior to scheduling.

If you receive a bill that is $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

It's recommended that you save a copy of your Good Faith Estimate for your records.

For further information, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.

To cancel a scheduled therapy session, a minimum of 48 hours advanced noticed is required. For any cancellation less than 48 hours in advance, you will be charged the full fee for the missed session. Since, I know life happens, if we can reschedule within the week, then there will be no charge.