I help behavioral health organizations, clinicians, and researchers communicate more clearly — about complex topics, for human audiences. Whether you need a white paper or a welcome email, a policy brief or a therapist bio, I bring the same thing to all of it: a deep understanding of behavioral health and the ability to translate that understanding into words that actually land.
Content & Copy for Behavioral Health Organizations
For nonprofits, health systems, community mental health organizations, and advocacy groups that need written materials their audiences will actually read.
What’s included
- Patient-facing educational materials
- Website copy and program descriptions
- Annual reports and impact narratives
- Staff communications and internal guides
- Grant writing support and case statements
- Policy briefs and research summaries
Good fit if…
- You serve communities with complex mental health needs
- Your current materials feel too clinical or too generic
- You need a writer who already understands the landscape
- You want copy that respects your audience’s intelligence
Starting at $1,500.00 per project · Retainer packages available
Writing Support for Independent Clinicians
For therapists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors, building a private practice or public presence.
What’s included
- Practice website copy (homepage, about, services)
- Psychology Today and directory bios
- Monthly newsletter writing or ghostwriting
- Blog and thought-leadership content
- Psychoeducational handouts and client guides
Good fit if…
- Your website doesn’t sound like you
- Writing feels hard, but your clinical work doesn’t
- You want to build an audience without becoming a content machine
- You’d rather spend an hour with a client than with a blank page
Website packages from $950.00 · Monthly retainers from $300/month
Thought Leadership & Research Communication
For researchers, educators, and policy advocates who need complex ideas translated for professional and public audiences.
What’s included
- White papers and policy briefs
- Research summaries and plain-language reports
- Conference presentations and speaker support
- LinkedIn content and thought-leadership series
- Advocacy documents and public-facing campaigns
Good fit if…
- Your research deserves a wider audience than it’s reaching
- You write for colleagues but want to write for the public
- You need someone who understands behavioral health without needing a primer
- You want your ideas to move people, not just inform them
Project-based pricing · Contact for scope and rates
How it works
01 — Free 30-minute call. We talk about what you need and whether we’re a good fit. No obligation.
02 — Proposal. I send a clear scope, timeline, and fee. No surprises.
03 — We work together. With as much or as little back-and-forth as the project calls for.
04 — Finished work. You receive writing that sounds like you, serves your audience, and does what you needed it to do.
Let’s talk.
If you’re not sure which service fits what you need, that’s fine. Tell me what you’re working on and we’ll figure it out.
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