Getting Started

I understand how scary it may be to take that first step on a new journey. Maybe you have never tried counseling before and you're unsure of the results or outcome, you're unsure if you want to risk talking to a complete stranger. I have been where you are and have gone through my own unique counseling journey so I understand your concerns. I also know how healing the process of therapy can be, once you cross the "talking to a stranger" barrier. It's natural and normal to have hesitancy around how therapy works, but I will help guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have throughout our time together.

Before calling to set up an appointment I always have a free 15 minute free consultation in order to assess that I am a good fit for you and also allow you the opportunity to get a "feel" for who I am. As I realize it's imperative to establish emotional safety and trust even in the first contact. If we both believe I am the therapist for you, you can schedule your first session with me at that time and I will send you all your intake paperwork via email through a private portal. I will review all your intake before our first session so that I can get more of an idea of who you are and what is bringing you to therapy. At your first session few sessions we will talk about your goals for counseling and I can also provide more details to you about the process of therapy with me. In the third session, you will be provided a treatment plan to help you meet your goals and we will revise anything you would like to in order to cater and accommodate your unique needs.