How can therapy help me?
Therapy can explore your perspectives, provide clarity for thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and offer problem solving skills, coping strategies, and support with difficult life experiences. The benefits of therapy are tied to an individuals commitment and participation with the process, as well as being open to changing unhelpful patterns and developing new ones. Therapy can help you gain a better understanding of yourself through a fresh view and outcome-based approach to mental wellness.

How long will it take?
Everyone is unique and has different circumstances that bring them to therapy. The timeline for counseling is based on your desired goals, range of personal development you are seeking, and your commitment to the process.

Why do I need to complete forms before my first visit?
Filling out the online forms prior to your first counseling visit enables the therapist to become familiar with your circumstances, prepare for your initial appointment, and help us make the most appropriate goals and plan for therapy together. Having the paperwork completed allows us to make the most of our time together in that initial appointment.

Is therapy confidential?
Yes. I am bound by and follow specific state and federal privacy laws and ethical standards related to confidentiality. Your information is not shared with anyone without your written permission. Please be aware that there are legal exceptions to confidentiality in situations that involve threat to self or others, or abusive situations.

How do I know if I need therapy?
There is no definitive sign or rule for seeking therapy, as each person’s circumstances are unique. Indications that therapy might be helpful to you include feelings of anxiety or worry that interfere with everyday life; difficulty forming or maintaining healthy relationships; persistent feelings of overwhelm, sadness, or hopelessness; trouble with managing stress and emotional responses; feelings of disconnection or lack of fulfillment; challenges with processing trauma, grief, and significant life transitions.

Why don’t you take insurance?
There are many reasons why a counselor may or may not take insurance. As a small business owner, I chose not to take insurance currently so that I can dedicate more time and resources to my clients. Simplifying my practice without insurance, I am more available and open to investing my time improving my professional knowledge, keeping current on research-based information and interventions, and committing more time to the important work of supporting my clients rather than working and struggling with insurance providers.

If you have insurance, you may have access to out of network services that could reimburse you for your therapy sessions after meeting your deductible. You can submit claims yourself directly to your insurance provider with a superbill that I can provide upon request.
I maintain several sliding scale session spots for clients experiencing financial restrictions. Please reach out to me and I will do my best to work with you within your budget and find the right balance.