Frequently Asked Questions

Is This Work the Right Fit for You?

Therapy is most effective when you’re engaged in it willingly and are ready to take an active role in your growth. I work best with clients who are curious, open to change, and willing to take responsibility for their part in the process.

Clients who tend to benefit most from this work are:

  • Motivated to explore their inner world and relational dynamics

  • Interested in lasting transformation rather than quick fixes

  • Self-reflective, open to feedback, experimentation, and embodied practices

  • Willing to engage with discomfort as part of the healing process

This work may not be a good fit if:

  • You are seeking therapy to meet a legal requirement or court mandate
    *Please note I do not possess expertise in legal matters pertaining to mental health including child custody.

  • You are in immediate crisis related to suicidality, homicidality, or active domestic violence

  • You are currently experiencing betrayal in your relationship (e.g. affairs, financial infidelity) and the behavior is ongoing

  • You are struggling with active substance abuse and not in treatment for it

  • You are looking for a rigid, structured, or formulaic approach to healing

  • You view therapy primarily as a space to vent without a willingness to shift perspective or behavior

This is not a space for passive processing or "ventilation therapy." My role is to walk with you—sometimes gently, sometimes directly—as we move toward greater awareness, integrity, and relational health.

If you're ready for that kind of work, you're in the right place.

Practical Questions

What is your attendance and cancellation policy?
When we agree on an appointment, that time is reserved just for you. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please provide at least 24 hours' notice to avoid being charged the full session fee.
Exceptions may be made for sudden illness or unforeseen car trouble (not traffic delays).
Late arrivals will still be charged the full session fee, and sessions will end at the scheduled time.
Occasionally, I may need to cancel due to illness, emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances. When possible, I’ll offer a rescheduled time. I'm happy to discuss this policy further if you have questions.

What forms of payment do you accept?
I accept cash, credit and debit cards.

Do you accept insurance or provide superbills?
I do not accept insurance. However, I can provide a monthly superbill for clients who wish to seek out-of-network reimbursement from their insurance provider.

Do you offer in-person and/or virtual sessions?
Yes, I offer both in-person and virtual sessions, depending on your preference and needs.

What are your session fees?
Fees are subject to change. Please contact me directly for my current fee schedule.

How do you handle confidentiality and privacy?
Your confidentiality is protected by law, with a few exceptions. I am required to break confidentiality if:

  • I become aware of or suspect abuse or neglect of a child, elderly person, or dependent adult

  • I believe a client may harm themselves or someone else

  • I receive a legitimate subpoena from the courts

    These are non-negotiable and rooted in both legal and ethical responsibilities.

Therapeutic Approach

What should I expect in the first session?
Expect a space of warmth, curiosity, and welcoming. Our first session is about getting to know each other, understanding your goals, and beginning to explore what brings you to therapy.

What kinds of tools or practices do you use in therapy or coaching?
Many clients come to therapy looking for tools to help manage stress or emotional challenges. While I do offer specific practices—like breathing exercises or communication techniques—I also focus on deeper, long-term internal resources such as:

  • Cultivating self-reflection and awareness

  • Building tolerance for discomfort

  • Strengthening compassion, patience, and presence

True transformation often comes from developing the internal capacity to meet life with curiosity, care, and resilience.

What’s your view on somatic work and how does it help clients?
Somatic work is at the heart of how change happens. While insight and understanding are important, lasting transformation begins in the felt sense of the body.
Somatic practices help you:

  • Connect with your emotional experience in real time

  • Increase awareness of unconscious patterns

  • Regulate your nervous system

  • Develop a grounded, embodied sense of self

  • Orient away from intensity and toward simple human pleasures.

It’s one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—tools we have for healing and growth.