Questions and Answers

It's a free call where we briefly connect, you share what's bringing you to therapy, and we both get a sense of whether we'd be a good fit. It helps to come with a rough idea of what you're hoping to work on so by the end of the call you'll have enough to decide whether you'd like to move forward. You can take some time now to review the specialties I frequently work with. We'll also have time for any questions you have, including about fees.

The first session is a chance to get to know each other and jump right in. We'll talk about what brought you in, what you're hoping to get out of therapy, and a little about your background. I'll help guide the conversation so it doesn't feel like you're just rambling into the void but there's no rigid script. We go at a pace that feels right for you. By the end, you'll have a sense of how I work and we'll have already started doing real work together.

Progress doesn't always feel like immediate relief. Some sessions will leave you feeling challenged or stirred up and that's often a sign the work is actually happening, not a sign something is wrong. What matters most is that over time you feel like you're moving toward your goals. If you ever feel stuck or like things aren't clicking, bring it up. We can adjust our approach and that kind of honesty usually moves things forward faster than pushing through quietly.

Most people find that meaningful change takes longer than a few months. The depth of the work depends on what you're coming in with and what you want to get out of it. Some people have a specific goal and feel ready to wrap up after a few months. Others find the work useful over a longer stretch, especially when navigating bigger patterns or ongoing life transitions. We'll check in regularly about where you are and whether therapy still feels like the right fit.

It's more common than you might think and it's worth talking about. A bad experience can mean a lot of things: a therapist who didn't quite get you, an approach that felt too surface-level, or sessions that just didn't seem to go anywhere. I'd like to hear about it. Knowing what hasn't worked is actually useful and it helps us be more intentional about how we work together.