FAQs

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. We will talk about the concerns or challenges that led you to seek support and what you hope to gain from the process.

During this session, we will also review some background information, such as your personal history, current stressors, and any relevant medical or mental health history. This helps me understand the bigger picture of your experiences and the patterns that may be impacting your life.

You will also have time to ask questions and get a sense of what working together may feel like. From there, we will begin identifying goals and creating a plan that supports the changes you would like to make.

Therapy sessions typically last about 50 minutes. The frequency of sessions will depend on your individual needs and goals, which we will discuss during your initial consultation. The initial session is an intake session that is 60 minutes.

I typically recommend weekly sessions, especially in the beginning of therapy. Consistent weekly meetings help us build trust, understand the patterns that brought you to therapy, and create meaningful momentum in the work we are doing together.

Much of the work I do involves exploring long-standing relational patterns, attachment dynamics, and nervous system responses that developed over time. Meeting weekly allows us to stay connected to the process so we can move beyond simply talking about problems and begin creating real change.

Some clients transition to bi-weekly sessions later on, once we have built a strong foundation and you feel more confident applying what you are learning between sessions.

Because therapy works best with consistency, I typically do not offer monthly sessions, as it is difficult to maintain meaningful progress with that level of spacing.

Ultimately, the pace of therapy is something we decide together based on your needs, goals, and progress, but starting with weekly sessions often provides the most supportive structure for meaningful growth.

The number of sessions varies for each person. Some clients begin to experience relief within a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term therapy as we work through deeper patterns and experiences.

Therapy is a collaborative process, and we will regularly check in about your progress and goals along the way. Together, we will adjust the pace and focus of our work, so it continues to support meaningful growth and change.

The fee for a standard 50-minute therapy session is $175.

The initial intake session is $200, as this appointment allows additional time to review your history, discuss what brings you to therapy, and begin identifying goals for our work together.

Payment is due at the time of each session. I accept major credit and debit cards, as well as HSA cards. A valid card must be kept on file for scheduling and payment purposes.

At this time, I do not accept insurance and operate as a private pay practice. This allows therapy to remain focused on your needs rather than insurance requirements or limitations.

Many insurance companies require a mental health diagnosis, limit the type or length of treatment, and require clinical records to be shared for reimbursement. Working outside of insurance helps protect your privacy and allows us to focus on the pace and direction of therapy that is most helpful for you.

Payment is due at the time of each session.

Yes. Your privacy is very important, and therapy sessions are confidential. This means that what you share in therapy stays private and is not shared with others without your permission.

There are a few legal limits to confidentiality required by law. Confidentiality may need to be broken if:

• There is a serious risk of harm to yourself

• There is a serious risk of harm to someone else

• There is suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elderly adult, or vulnerable person

• Records are requested by a court order or legal subpoena

These situations are rare, but they exist to help keep people safe and comply with legal requirements.

At the beginning of therapy, we will review confidentiality together so you fully understand how your information is protected and the specific circumstances where I may be required to disclose information.

Therapy provides a space where you can slow down, reflect, and begin to understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by overthinking, guilt, anxiety, relationship struggles, or difficulty setting boundaries.

In therapy, we work together to explore the experiences, relationships, and beliefs that shaped these patterns. As we build insight and awareness, you will also learn practical tools to help you manage emotions, communicate more clearly, and make decisions that feel more aligned with who you truly are.

Over time, therapy can help you:

• Understand the patterns behind your thoughts, emotions, and relationships

• Reduce anxiety, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm

• Set healthier boundaries without constant guilt

• Strengthen your sense of self-trust and confidence

• Improve relationships with family, partners, and others

The goal of therapy is not to “fix” you. It is to help you better understand yourself, feel more grounded in your decisions, and create healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.