Although my practice name specifies working with married couples and families, at any given time at least half of my caseload are individuals. I believe that no issue is too small or too large to bring into the therapy session. Whether someone is struggling with work stress, depression, or relationship issues, I am happy to work with those wanting to improve their lives. Counseling is not about passing judgement, attempting to give quick fixes, or minimizing your feelings. My role is to support you while helping you explore the options in your life and potential solutions to your problems and stressors.

I understand that looking for a therapist and reaching out for help can feel intimidating and even overwhelming. Please know that I will do my best to make the experience as relaxed and enjoyable as possible.

Your first scheduled appointment is an intake assessment which is an hour long. This appointment tends to be more helpful for me than it is for my clients. It entails me asking a few hundred questions to learn about you, your past, and help you define goals for therapy. If you’re taking time out of your day to participate, I want to make sure you’re getting what you need. The best way for me to do that is to have all of the necessary information in order to help.

Appointments after the intake are 55 minutes long (some insurances only allow 45-minute sessions) and are your time. Although we establish goals early on in therapy, it does not mean that we can’t discuss other things. But I will be sure that we’re still working towards those goals and making meaningful progress. You can anticipate that some of your sessions will include “homework” that is intended to be completed or at least started before your next appointment. Nothing bad will happen if you don’t complete your homework, but things assigned are solely with the intent to help you accomplish your goals.

It's possible you’ve been in therapy before. Perhaps it was a positive experience, or maybe it was terrible. If it were the later, I would hope to be able to talk with you about your past services so I can help you feel as comfortable as I can. In rare instances, if you should ever feel uncomfortable continuing counseling with me, please address it. Sometimes processing it can help lead to a break through (such as when a client is struggling with trusting people). However, I will never force or insist that a client continue services if they do not wish to. Worst case scenario, I would do my best to help you find an alternate clinician who may be a better fit for your needs.

Common issues (but not limited to):

Anger issues
Anxiety (General, Separation, Trauma, Illness)
Bipolar disorder
Boundaries
Codependent relationships
Coping skills
Cutting or self-harm
Depression
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief and loss
Impulsivity
Infertility
Infidelity
Mood swings
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Panic attacks
Parenting issues
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Sexual concerns
Social anxiety
Substance use and addiction
Suicidal ideation
Transitional changes (new job, moving, grief, etc.)
Trauma
Work stress