what happens in therapy, stays in therapy

what happens in therapy, stays in therapy

HOW IT WORKS

CONNECT

Following your initial contact, we will complete insurance verification (if applicable) to determine your co-pay. If you choose to move forward following this information, we will schedule a 15 minute consultation call. After getting to know you a bit, we will begin the intake process and schedule your first session. At this time, I only offer virtual sessions.

GET STARTED

The intake process consists of completing the following forms:

  • Intake questionnaire

  • Telehealth/email/text consent

  • Informed consent for treatment

  • Privacy policies

  • Credit/debit card payment consent

  • Late cancellation and no-show policies

All listed forms are completed digitally and must be signed before meeting for our initial session.

FIRST SESSION

Our first session is less of a therapy session and more of an opportunity to get to know one another and set expectations. We’ll explore a brief mental health and family history, identify current underlying obstacles, explore treatment goals, and create a plan that feels doable for you.

At the end of the session, we will determine if we are a good fit for one another. If we are, we will schedule our next session(s). I always recommend booking at least four sessions at a time to ensure scheduling availability.

WHAT’S THIS “THERAPY THING” ALL ABOUT?

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUR NEEDS

All sessions are 45-53 minutes based on your payment method.

Therapy looks different for everyone. Some of us may need therapeutic support long-term, while some of us may need it short-term.

My long-term clients often use therapy to process trauma, manage chronic mental health symptoms, and/or continuously process various life events/stressors that arise.

My short-term clients often use therapy to achieve a primary goal and/or process a certain event.

This is collectively determined by your personal needs and my therapeutic suggestions.

BENEFITS OF THERAPY WITH ME

  • A judgment-free environment where you will feel seen and heard

  • The opportunity to increase self-awareness and insight

  • Mental health symptom management

  • Increased ability to regulate emotions

  • Learning coping skills that are relevant to your needs

  • An increased sense of hope

  • Vulnerability, trust, and a sprinkle of humor

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU

My therapeutic approach is compassion focused, person-centered, and trauma informed. I specialize in trauma/PTSD, bipolar disorder, and life transitions. I have experience working with clients that struggle with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, mood disorders, relationship issues, stress, body image/self esteem issues, and general men’s/women’s issues.

I currently see clients in young, middle-aged, and late adulthood. As a military child and spouse, I value working with active-duty, veterans, and their family members.

I believe that the best course of treatment often involves a combination of therapeutic techniques. I utilize the following techniques in my approach: attachment-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavior (DBT), emotionally focused, family systems, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based.

THERAPEUTIC APPROACH

YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, I HAVE ANSWERS

  • Not everyone “needs” therapy, but I strongly believe that we can all benefit from it in some form or fashion!

  • We will collectively make this decision as everyones’ needs differ. I have clients that I meet with 2x a week, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly. This often fluctuates based on life-changes!

  • PLEASE! I often try to follow your lead on what is discussed and brought up in sessions. However, I can sometimes “miss the mark”. Therapy is your time, your dime, and for YOU. At any point you can shift to something that feels more useful or pressing to you.

  • This often comes down to your achieved goals and identifying how we’ll know if we’re heading in the right direction.

    There’s no “right way” to do therapy. It looks different for all of us.