Frequently Asked Questions

Therapy is a safe and supportive environment where you will learn more about yourself, confront challenges, pursue meaning, and create personal coping strategies to live a happier and more relaxed life in good times and in bad.

Therapy is not just for people with serious mental health challenges or decline. Caring for your mental health with support and guidance from a professional should be a part of your health commitments. How long would you feel comfortable skipping primary care services, lab work, dentist appointments, or having your skin checked? Think about it like that!

Therapy is for small, medium and large problems. In fact, most of the time it is better to come sooner rather than later. Therapy is also a great place to maintain all the progress you made and review tools that often need revisiting.

Therapy is so personal. There is so much trust and vulnerability involved. Make sure you feel comfortable and understood.

It’s hard to know where to start, but just do your best to share whatever is on your mind. The first few appointments can move in a lot of different directions, but it will organize itself and we will find a clear path!

Yes, yes, and yes. I got you!

I have ethical and legal commitments to keep your participation in and what you share in therapy private. There are a few limitations to confidentiality: reports that include a plan and intention to hurt oneself or others, current abuse of a child, elderly, or disabled person, and records being subpoenaed by a judge. If you would like me to consult with another health professional or contact, you may provide written permission with a release of information document form.