How long will therapy last? How long do I have to be in therapy?

Being in therapy is always your choice! You get to decide how long you want to be in therapy. Therapy is unique to each person. If you are looking to work through the issues, then therapy lasts until you feel those issues are resolved….or until you feel you have reached a space that is better than where you were at. You do not have to stay in therapy until an issue is resolved. It is ok to take a break, enjoy what you have accomplished in your therapy work, and come back when you are ready! One thing to consider: If choose to incorporate Brainspotting into your therapy work, the overall time can be significantly reduced.

How long is each therapy session?

Therapy sessions run anywhere from 45-53 minutes.

What happens in an intake session?

In the first session, you will share your story. No detail is too small. Everything that was or is in your life is important. I ask a ton of questions, because I want to try and get the biggest picture possible of who you are and what has been a part of your life experiences. During the first session, we will also identify your goals, what you hope to get out of therapy. 

In our initial meeting, you will decide if I am a good fit for you. Do you feel that I can connect with you? Do you feel heard and understood? Do you feel I am competent to handle what is happening in your life? It is also the time for me to evaluate whether think I am the best fit for you. 

Who do you work with?

I work with adults, ages 18 and up. I do not work with children. I provide individual and couples counseling. My specialty is childhood developmental trauma, complex relational trauma, and couple’s relationships.

How will I know if you are the right therapist for me?

The only way to figure that out is to meet me for a session. I would describe myself as an interactive and straightforward therapist. I use humor and talk a lot with my hands. I like to use visualizations and metaphors to emphasize a point. I sometimes cannot remember what a word is…. or I will say a word wrong. I am very passionate about helping you understand the story in your nervous system and brain, so you walk away from our work together feeling confident in your ability to navigate your inner and external world.

What can I expect from therapy?

Making the decision to see a therapist is a big deal. You might feel a bit nervous, even after you have scheduled your first appointment. Therapy is a process that you and I go through together. I am here to listen, to help you understand and map out how your body responds to stressors, to help you recognize the patterns throughout your life. You are ultimately the person who makes all the decisions on what we do, how we go about creating change, and what is needed for you to move forward. I will support your unique path. I will ask questions – tough ones at times, but all from the basis of respect.

Do you give homework?

The only “homework” I assign is practicing the skills you are working on during therapy! I may give a handout that explains information, but I do not give homework assignments.

Will I have to talk about emotions?

That really is up to you. Some people find it easy to say what they feel. For others, it is a lot harder. If talking about emotions is hard for you, we find different ways to explore what is going on in your life. Brainspotting does not require a conversation to happen between us and is profoundly effective in healing and releasing what is stuck inside of us.

Do you take insurance?

Yes, I do. See the “about” page for the list of insurance companies I am in network with.

Do you offer online therapy?

Yes. I use a secure, HIPPA-compliant telemedicine software, Doxy.me

What is your cancellation policy?

I require a 24-hour notice of cancellation. If I do not receive a 24-hour notice, I charge the full fee.