What will therapy be like?

We’ll start by scheduling a free 15-minute video call or in-person meeting to discuss what’s bringing you to therapy and any questions or concerns you may have. You can schedule a consultation call directly with me via SimplePractice, or by reaching out through the contact form or email. Towards the end of our call, if we decide to move forward, we’ll go over logistics like payment and scheduling, and find a time for an intake session.

The first few sessions are for us to get to know each other and for you to gauge whether I’m someone you’d like to continue working with. We’ll pick a consistent day and time to meet each week. After we’ve met a few times, I’ll share some ideas about what I think is happening, and we’ll talk about how we might proceed. If what you need is outside my areas of expertise, I’ll gladly provide a referral.

While each person and each session call for something a bit different, I generally give you space to start however you’d like and encourage you to speak about whatever comes to mind. I am generally attuned, engaged, and curious, with a sense of humor. We’ll dive deep into your history, but also pay close attention to what’s happening in the “here and now” for you, and between us. This way of working gives us space to understand how your history shapes your present, while also providing a unique window into your current process and, consequently, more immediate opportunities to work towards your change.