Frequently Asked Questions

Of course! Therapy is designed to help everyone explore their thoughts and feelings. It is the reason that I became a therapist in the first place. We can't keep this superpower to ourselves.

Anything and everything. Although we do generally focus on trauma and dysfunctional relationship patterns, these topics tend to overlap with all aspects of life, and therefore everything is on the table.

Yes! What we talk about in sessions are kept private and confidential under the HIPAA law. There are a few exclusions to this law that we can certainly review including threat to harm yourself or someone else, or if you disclose harm done to a protected class like a child or elderly person.

This can vary. Sometimes we have a specific thing going on currently that we need help processing, and sometimes we have ongoing stressors that require longer treatment times. We will talk about that together and figure out what works best for you.

Therapy is not easy but if you're curious then schedule a free consult call. We can answer any questions or worries you have so you can make the best decision for yourself.

Finding the right therapist is key. Your therapist should be someone you can be completely honest with and trust that they are always in your corner. And, to take the pressure off, feel free to shop around! We know this is the most important part to your therapeutic journey and therefore actually encourage it.

Not a problem at all! We can talk about anything--even if it seems small or silly. Sometimes even the smallest things are related to the big issue anyway, and therefore contributing to ongoing progress.

The first session will be all about getting to know you and building comfortability with me as your therapist. I will ask about all kinds of things to gather information and learn about the problem(s) that are bringing you to therapy so we can implement the best treatment plan tailored to you.

You don't have to. This process is all about building you up and if you're not quite ready to go to a specific place yet, that is perfectly alright. We believe that you are the expert on YOU, and we will move at your pace.