Frequently Asked Questions

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 Through therapy, client and therapist work together toward a mutually agreed upon set of goals. As therapists, we’re highly trained, active listeners and hands-on guides who help our clients by providing perspective, strategies and guidance for addressing difficulties, uncovering strengths and developing new skills and tools to overcome life’s challenges. 

 I would not be offering my service to you if I did not whole-heartedly believe that individual and couple therapy works. I do this because I believe in it.  

However, a few ingredients are required for therapy to be effective: a motivated client, a skilled therapist, and a solid relationship between client and therapist. When choosing a therapist, it is crucial that you feel safe and comfortable to be yourself so that the process can take root. 

 The duration of therapy is individual and dependent upon your needs and preferences. Progress typically happens gradually and how long someone stays in therapy depends on many factors. We like to remove the stigma of therapy only serving to “solve a problem” and instead see therapy as a way of living. Therapy is about prioritizing you and your mental health so you can keep showing up to your life as your best self. I believe in long term relationships with my clients, meaning there will be times in your life you are regularly coming into therapy, and there also will be times in your life where you aren’t coming as regularly. 

 It takes place through a secure teletherapy videochat platform. All you need is a private space, a computer or phone, and an internet connection. 

 Yes! I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to start to get to know a little bit about you so I can begin to be of help and support and let you can ask any questions you might have about how I approach my work with clients.  

In our consultations we will start to think together about what is happening for you, what your challenges are, what your goals and dreams are and how I can help you start moving forward on all of those things.

  I typically meet with clients once a week but it can be more frequent if we decide.