Therapy is an opportunity to discuss issues that are important to you with a trained objective person (therapist) to help work through situations while also looking at patterns and skills to deal with similar situations in the future. Therapy can be about one specific problem, or it can be about multiple. Therapy is a collaborative process, requiring an active role from both the client and the therapist for change to occur.

Your friends know you, you trust them, and they are genuinely helpful. A therapist has additional benefits, like:

• ‍professional training- A therapist has specialized training, education, experience, and tools to help you navigate the challenges you’re facing.

• objectivity- Speaking to a therapist will help you explore past and present experiences from a non-judgemental and understanding place. providing you that outside perspective.

• confidentiality- no chance anyone outside the session will learn what was discussed **

• clear boundaries- Because your therapist is not your friend, you can disagree with them freely and be truthful about your feelings. When you’re with the right therapist you’ll feel a sense of ease and comfort during your sessions. allowing you space to engage honestly, without fear of judgement or hurting any feelings.

• you and your feelings are the priority- A good friendship is a balance of give and take. But a therapist is there to listen to you with their full, undivided attention. ‍Their number one concern is to hear, validate, and support you.

• You don’t have to feel guilty about taking up a therapist’s time - A therapist’s job is to dedicate their time to you and only you- which can feel amazing.

** There are 3 exceptions to confidentiality: If you are planning to hurt youself or someone else or someone is hurting you. In any of those three incidents, your therapist has a responsibility to keep you (and others) safe, so needs to inform the appropriate officials.

We all go through ups and downs in life. ‍But if your feelings are becoming overwhelming, or you’re having trouble functioning in your daily life, it might be time to see a therapist.

‍Signs it’s time to see a therapist include:

• You just don’t feel like yourself

• Your relationships are suffering

• Your emotions feel out of control

• You’re altering aspects of your life to accommodate your feelings (like work or social engagements)

‍Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form and we’re follow up to give you next steps and answer any questions.

As I clinician, I like to take a client centered approach to our work together. I view it as a partnership, requiring open communication on both sides. While our time together focuses on your emotional wellbeing, we’ll may also explore physical, social and spiritual wellbeing as ways to make progress towards your goals. .

Finding the therapist is like finding the right pair of shoes. Not everyone can be the right fit! But when you do, you will feel seen, heard and safe.

Asking questions to help find out if any therapist is the right fit is important. You are evaluating the therapist is a good fit! Therapy is a big commitment of time and money, and you are entitled to ask hard questions to know if I’m your cup of tea!

‍How Will I know if it’s the right fit with my Therapist?

• Are you excited for sessions? Therapy is hard work but you’ll have a genuine feeling of excitement knowing that you’re making progress on issues in a safe environment. Even on the hard days

• Do sessions feel productive? You will likely talk and share a great deal. And you can expect honest feedback, reflections, and challenging some thoughts as part of sessions. ‍If it’s the right fit, you will leave your sessions with couple of “aha” moments, and some new tools to practice.

• D‍o you feel truly yourself? ‍ In a right fit, you feel free to express yourself, even when you feel like your thoughts might be weird, self-indulgent, or may not come off the right way. ‍This is because when the rapport is right, you have faith that you are genuinely liked by your therapist and thus feel comfortable being your true self

If we’re not the right match doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong. You may be looking for an iced coffee and I’m a cup of tea. Sometimes it just doesn’t work. AND my goal is to help you find your iced coffee! Don’t be afraid to speak up!

Initial Intake sessions are $175

In person and telehealth sessions are $150.

I accept most major insurances and advise everyone to double check with their provider to determine if I’m in network, there a deductibles or copays.

I do offer a sliding scale upon request for individuals not using insurance.

There is $50 cancellation fees for any session canceled with less that 24 hours notice.

Our first session, will be 50-60 minutes. During this session, we will get to know each other, share your goals, what has/has not worked for you in the past to help us determine whether or not you and I are the right fit.

There a some things that I believe help people move through therapy with more efficiency.

• Do your homework -The homework can be hard. But the truth is therapy is 10% what happens in the room and 90% how you use it outside the room between sessions. Attending your next session without having done the homework can delay your progress in therapy.  Homework is part of the therapy process and keeps you mentally engaged and learning even when you’re not in session.

• Tell the whole truth, even if it’s a little uncomfortable. Remember, your therapist has experience in dealing with situations like yours, and has likely heard similar things before. Putting everything out there right away can help paint the full picture and get the best plan in place.

• Be your full and unique self. ‍You are inherently amazing just because you’re you!! No need to hide! Show every part of yourself, the drama queen, the inner child, the warrior. If you need to cry, cry! If you need to be angry, be angry! Don’t hold back on what you say thinking your therapist will judge. Your unique personality is what will create rapport and help any therapist see your full self.

• Come prepared for sessions with insights from the week. Take notes about what came up during the week. How did it make you feel? How did you deal with it? Any takeaways? ‍Telling your therapist about the pits and peaks of the week is a great learning experience and can help you quickly make change.

• Don’t skip sessions. ‍Momentum in therapy is important - change can happen more quickly when you’re engaged and present. Think of it as a weekly commitment to yourself and don’t skip sessions unless it’s an emergency