How do I know if I need counseling?

Chances are if you’ve considered it, you can benefit from it. If you’ve begun noticing things such as difficulty sleeping, unintentional weight gain or weight loss, depressed mood, increased anxiety, low self-esteem, high unmanageable stress, disproportionate anger or irritability, increase in substance use, or social withdrawal, these can all be signs that it may be time to seek professional help.

what should i expect?

You get out of therapy what you put into it. If you are a person who is genuinely curious about your behavior, emotions, and life circumstance, you will enjoy therapy. I pride myself on being able to determine how much — or how little — to push my clients. Everyone grows at their own rate, so there is no magic period of time that is guaranteed for healing. With that said, I have noticed a strong correlation with client success & taking notes during sessions. I often recommend clients keep a note in their phone of things that come up between sessions so there is less pressure to remember what has come up between sessions.

how do i find the time?

Clients are seen on weekday evenings after the typical 9a-5p work day, as well as on weekend. Ideally clients are seen on the same day & time weekly, however many of my clients work odd schedules & are seen on varying schedules. Clients are seen via Zoom or over the telephone to increase access to care.

how long do sessions last?

Therapy sessions typically last for 50 minutes on a weekly basis, leaving 10 minutes to write notes & plan for our next session. During the beginning stages of your therapeutic journey, you will be seen weekly for 4 weeks. During the fourth session, you and your therapist will determine if you need to be seen more or less frequently. It is recommended to be seen at least 2x monthly in order to continue ongoing growth.

how do i know if a therapist is right for me?

It is generally recommended that you reach out to a handful of therapists when trying to find a good fit. When first beginning counseling, it can be difficult to know what you need from a therapist. I have found that clients typically know if we are a good fit after an initial consultation. During this consultation, you will be asked what brings you to consider counseling, if you’ve done it before, if it was helpful, and how I can be helpful.

I am often told that the humor I implement during sessions helps clients feel relaxed and safe. I enjoy finding a balance between finding laughter at the mundane & sitting in deep emotion. I often use analogies to help clients conceptualize abstract psychological theory.