You don't have to commit to anything before you even know if we're a good fit. I offer a free consultation call first, a low-pressure chance to talk about what's bringing you in, ask me anything you want, and get a feel for whether this feels right before you schedule a full session. There's no obligation attached to this call. It's just a conversation.

Your first full session isn't about diving into your deepest, hardest stuff right away. It's mostly about me getting to know you, what brought you here, what you're hoping will be different, and a little bit about your background and history so I have real context for the work ahead. Sessions run 50 to 60 minutes. You're welcome to share as much or as little as feels right; there's no requirement to have it all figured out or perfectly explained before we start.

Weekly sessions are typically what I recommend at the start, and there's a real reason for that: it helps build momentum and trust faster, so the work doesn't restart from scratch each time. It also gives you more consistent support while you're learning and practicing new coping tools, which tends to help things click sooner rather than later. Once things start to stabilize, most people move to every other week or monthly, at a pace that fits where you're at.

I accept insurance, and I also offer private pay for anyone who prefers that route or whose insurance doesn't apply, private pay sessions are $175 per hour. If you have insurance questions or want to know what your specific plan covers, that's something we can sort out together before you ever commit to anything.

This is one of the questions people are most afraid to ask, and I want you to know it's a completely fair one. Not every therapist is the right match for every person, and that's normal, it's not a reflection of you doing something wrong. If at any point it doesn't feel like the right fit, that's okay to say, and it's okay to explore other options. My goal is for you to get real support, whether that ends up being with me or somewhere else.

You don't need a script. Some sessions flow easily, and some are quieter, and both are completely fine. Part of my job is helping guide the conversation when you're not sure where to start, you don't have to carry that alone.

Probably not immediately, and that's normal. Real change usually builds gradually rather than all at once, especially in the first few sessions while we're still getting to know each other. That doesn't mean it's not working, it means it's just getting started.

A good fit usually feels like you're heard, not managed, you can be honest even when it's uncomfortable, and your therapist challenges you gently while still feeling like they're on your side. It's normal for the first session or two to feel a little unfamiliar, so give it 3-4 sessions before deciding. If it's still not clicking after that, it's okay to say so or try someone else, that's not failure, just finding the right match.