ExperienceI graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s Degree and then went on to earn my Master’s degree at the University of Louisville. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings including: school and home based therapy; out-patient and private practice. I am the founder/owner of Ferris & Associates and specialize in treating Women’s issues, such as: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders; general anxiety and depression; grief and loss; relationship and career issues. My experience as a childbirth educator has enhanced my ability to treat the needs of post-partum women as they transition into motherhood. This journey is one that is often met with unexpected emotions and I help women identify these feelings so they can resolve issues that may complicate parenthood. I recognize the impact of pregnancy loss and infertility as well, and help my client process through these unique kinds of grief.

I have spent the last several years focusing on trauma and deepening my work with individuals who may be experiencing physical symptoms due to psychological trauma. I use brainspotting and EMDR to support clients in processing through various degrees of trauma and distress. I am also an approved brainspotting consultant and offer supervision, case consultations and clinical support for other brainspotting therapists . 

Education

• Indiana University, BA, 1994
• University of Louisville, MSSW, 1995.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• License: #34003819A
• Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist
• Certified Brainspotting Therapist
• Approved Brainspotting Consultant
• EMDR trained

Specialties/Areas of Clinical Interest

• Brainspotting 
• EMDR
• Perinatal Mood Disorders
• Women's Issues
• Birth/Pregnancy Trauma
• Perimenopause/Menopause
• Grief and Loss
• Life Transitions
• Sports Performance (Teens)
• Complex Trauma
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Clinical Supervision
• Brainspotting Consultation for Certification

Rates

• Initial Evaluation - $200
• Individual Therapy (55 min) - $175
• Clinical Supervision  (55 min) - $175
• Brainspotting Consultation for Certification  (55 min) - $175
• Late Cancel/No Show - $150
• Documentation/Letters - $50 minimum + $25 for each additional 15 minutes.
• I accept most major insurances. 
• Out-of-network with Anthem; superbill provided upon request.