How long is this going to take?

Therapy is a very individualized thing, so this is a difficult question to answer and a lot of it depends on you. Like most things, you get out of it what you put into it. The more honest you are with yourself and your therapist as we move through the therapeutic process, the more efficient the process will be.

Can I do this thing on my phone instead of coming into your office?

As a therapist who narrowly survived practicing exclusively by telehealth during COVID, I firmly believe that there are many benefits to in-person therapy. However, life happens and there are barriers that can make that difficult sometimes, so I offer both in-person and telehealth options.

What can I expect during the first session?

I completely understand that the whole idea of beginning therapy can be intimidating in itself, so alleviating some of that uncertainty can be helpful. Prior to your first appointment, you will get an email with a whole lot of questions that you’ll complete before your session. That information is important as we move forward and many therapists go through it extensively before that first appointment. However, I like to meet my clients first and then go back through that initial paperwork, so you’ll walk into your first session with a “clean slate.” The hope is that you feel welcome as you begin this process so any expectation of white coats or a super formal setting can be tossed out the window. I practice in a casual atmosphere, usually with a cup of coffee in my hand and will happily offer to make you one as well.