“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
ANAIS NIN
Working With Me
If you are new to therapy, it can seem scary. If you aren’t new to therapy, it can STILL seem scary. Trust is a big one for all of us and if you’ve been hurt in the past, it can feel like a huge risk to be this vulnerable, especially with a stranger. Therapy, when done well, can provide that sense of trust and safety that we didn’t know we needed until we finally get it. That’s when we can breath a huge sigh of relief and all kinds of healing magic happens.
Your Free 20 minute Consultation
You may book your consultation call online by clicking here. Please be sure to leave a number I can reach you at. Once your consultation is confirmed, I'll send you a brief questionnaire that will help guide our conversation. When we speak, please give me a general idea about the struggles you are seeking help for. This will also give you a sense for what therapy will be like if we were to work together. This is a great opportunity to address any questions you may have. If it seems like a good fit, from there we can move forward and schedule an initial appointment.
Frequency of Sessions
Therapy appointments are once a week, especially in the beginning. Sessions may be more or less frequent down the road depending on the intensity and severity of your current needs, progress made on your goals, scheduling, and possibly other factors.
Our Initial Appointment
The first appointment is usually different from subsequent appointments. This is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and for me to learn more about you and many other areas of your life including your background, relationships, medical history, family history, past therapy experiences, and any spiritual or religious beliefs.
Probable Length of Therapy
How long will this take? This is tough to answer because it will depend on several factors including: the severity and complexity of the problems bringing you in, how recent problems developed, the quantity and quality of social support outside of therapy, and your motivation to engage in therapeutic activities inside and outside of therapy. As for my part, I am committed to helping you get the most of your time with me. A good therapy experience hinges on the balance of trusting the right timing to take certain actions while also engaging in the process with courage and commitment. If you have concerns regarding the length of therapy or if you have specific therapeutic goals, please discuss them with me and together we can strategize a plan to meet your needs.
What I ask of you
Therapy is a commitment. While yes, I am here to provide you a service. My role is to support you, offer you tools, feedback, empathy and guidance. I can help you grow in your awareness. Your role is to commit yourself to showing up, doing the hard work of facing down the parts of you that keep you stuck, working through painful feelings, and taking the necessary steps to achieve your goals. I want to be up front that anyone can do therapy, but if you want meaningful change in your life, you have to be willing to put in the effort and the work. It will not be easy all the time. But I am here to help you find your courage, your voice, and your strength so that you can heal and experience the joy and peace that you deserve to have.
