Frequently Asked Questions:

I work with adults only.

Starting therapy for the first time takes courage, and it's completely normal to feel uncertain about what you're walking into. Therapy isn't about someone telling you what to do or what to think. It's a collaborative process where we work together to understand what's going on for you and figure out the best path forward. You are an active participant in your own healing, and the work we do together will be driven by your needs and goals. The more you engage with the process, the more you'll get out of it.

Your first session is an intake appointment where I gather a comprehensive history, complete some initial assessments, and begin getting to know you and what brings you in. From there we'll explore your goals together and develop a plan for how to work toward them. Sessions are 55 minutes. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, exposure-based therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques, tailoring what I use to what works best for you. Therapy here is a real conversation in a space where you don't have to perform or edit yourself.

I recommend weekly sessions, at least in the beginning. Consistency matters in therapy. The continuity from session to session helps build momentum and gives the work room to develop. As you progress we can revisit the frequency together based on where you are and what you need.

Before we get started I offer a free 15-minute consultation. This time is for both of us. It gives you a chance to learn more about me and my practice, and it gives me a chance to hear a little about what you're looking for. Fit matters in therapy, and I want us both to feel confident we're a good match before moving forward. You can request a consultation through the contact page.

Absolutely. Confidentiality is one of the most important foundations of the therapeutic relationship. What you share in session stays between us. There are a few specific legal and ethical exceptions to this, however. If you make threats to seriously harm yourself or someone else, or if you report abuse of a child, elderly person, or vulnerable adult, I have a legal duty to share that information with the appropriate authorities to ensure safety. Outside of those exceptions, everything we discuss is strictly confidential. If you'd like information shared with someone else, such as a member of your healthcare team, I'll need your written permission to do so.

Yes. Research consistently shows that the outcomes of online therapy are comparable to in-person therapy. I use SimplePractice's built-in telehealth platform, which is secure and easy to use. To get the most out of online sessions you'll want a reliable internet connection, a device with a camera and microphone, and a quiet private space where you can speak freely without interruption.

Yes. This is a welcoming, affirming space for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious or non-religious affiliation, or any other aspect of who you are. You don't have to edit yourself or explain yourself here. If you'd like to learn more about my LGBTQ+-affirming practice specifically, you can visit that page for more information.

It's a meaningful difference. A good friend listens, but a trained therapist brings clinical skills, evidence-based approaches, and professional objectivity to the conversation. I can help you look at your situation from angles that are hard to see on your own, teach you concrete strategies for managing what you're dealing with, and hold space for you without judgment or personal stake in the outcome. There's also the matter of confidentiality. What you share here stays here, which creates a kind of freedom that's hard to find anywhere else. There's also a practical consideration: when you confide heavily in friends or family during a difficult time, it can sometimes create distance once you're feeling better. Therapy sidesteps that dynamic entirely.