I think the bigger question is whether you want therapy. If your gut instinct led you to seek out therapy services, it is likely there is something in your life you are hoping to change. That is the only prerequisite for seeking therapy. If you have a nagging feeling that something in your life is “off” but are uncertain about what it is, that is also something we can work to clarify together.

1. Complete contact form (link below).

2. Free 15-minute phone consult to learn more about each other and for you to ask any questions you may have (this step is optional).

3. Complete/return initial paperwork

4. Set up 1 hour diagnostic assessment appointment. This appointment will allow us time to talk more about current concerns as well as your history. We will end this appointment by creating a general plan for how we want to move forward.

5. Begin weekly to biweekly therapy. In the first session after the diagnostic assessment, we will create a treatment plan so we are both very clear on our goals for treatment.

6. Begin to see progress and continue therapy until goals are met.

Psychologists and therapists both provide mental health care. Psychologists generally hold an advanced degree (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) and have specialized skills related to diagnosis and treatment. Therapists can have a variety of degrees/qualifications. I hold a Doctorate of Psychology as well as Master’s degree in Psychology. I practice as a Clinical Psychologist, which means that I can provide services related to diagnosis, assessment, and treatment.

Great question! Through my training, I have purposely chosen experiences that cultivate my skills in working with individuals through the lifespan. During my doctoral training, I worked with children, teens, adults, and families. I then chose an internship that would allow me to work with individuals through the lifespan with a variety of presenting concerns—anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and family distress, among others. I have sought ongoing training to maintain my skillset working with individuals through the lifespan and feel confident doing so.

I am not equipped to treat individuals struggling with self-harm or acute suicidal ideation. I also do not provide couples therapy or formal “family therapy” though I do provide parent support/guidance.

Maybe of my clients report that opening up in therapy is much easier than they expected. I often remind clients that it is not their job to structure/determine the content of our sessions. If you have something you’d like to talk about in a particular session, that is wonderful and we will make space for it! Otherwise, I will come to each session with a plan of something we can discuss/practice together to move you toward your goals.

I typically ask clients to plan for 3-6 months of therapy and then reassess needs after that time.

If you have read through my specialty pages and the information resonates, that is a great first sign. The second step is to meet each other. First and foremost, therapy is a relationship. Extensive research has shown us that the main predictor of therapy progress for the client is whether they feel understood and accepted for who they are in a warm relationship with a therapist. The best way to determine if I’m a good fit for you is for us to meet and then to ask yourself how you feel. If you feel connected and interested in working together, then we can get started. If, for whatever reason, you do not feel a “fit” on your end, that is completely okay and we can discuss other options for you.