Our first meeting together is called an intake session. This an opportunity for me to understand why you’re interested in therapy or consultation. In this session, I will gather all the necessary information to get a clear picture of where you are and what you hope to accomplish. This is also an opportunity for you to ask whatever questions you might have about me and the process.

Your comfort in working with me will be one of the most significant factors determining a successful outcome. I want you to feel confident that I am the right person for you to share your story with. If, for any reason, you feel you would be happier working with someone else, I will refer you to another therapist better suited to your needs. However, if at the end of the initial session you would like to continue working together, we will schedule a day and time for our next appointment.

I respectfully ask for 48 hours notice to cancel or reschedule your appointment as I hold that day and time exclusively for you. No-shows or cancellations made without 48 hours notice will be charged the full fee unless:

• I am able to get you rescheduled within the same week (I’ll try my best, but it’s not always possible).
• We meet for the session online instead of face-to-face.
• An unexpected emergency arises. If that happens, we will discuss your circumstances and determine whether the fee applies.

Consistency yields the best results, so in the beginning I believe it’s important to meet weekly in order to build momentum and for me to really get to know you. Once we’ve worked together for a while, we can discuss the possibility of spacing your sessions out over a longer time.

If you’re coming in for (un)Therapy, we will meet based on your schedule and the goals you’re trying to reach. We might meet weekly, or we might meet for longer, less-frequent sessions.

Traditional therapy focuses on how emotions and experiences come together to create your unique self. We identify patterns and connections in your life that may be either helpful or defeating. Often, we examine how your childhood experiences influence what’s going on with you in the here and now. As your therapist, my role is to guide you into a deeper understanding about your core self. This insight will ideally empower you to make the changes you desire.

(un)Therapy, or consultation, is for those who are reasonably happy and well-adjusted and need help with a very specific issue or concern that is not tied to mental health issues. We will work on building a plan with specific goals and work toward reaching those goals within a short time frame. As your consultant, I will direct you, offer advice, make suggestions, and hold you accountable for meeting the milestones and goals of the plan we build for you. We will be less concerned with your subconscious and emotional state and more focused on tangible results.

Yes. Once we’ve met in person and established our relationship, I’m happy to meet with you via my secure, HIPAA-compliant video-conference platform. While I feel strongly that we will do our best work in person, I understand that coming to my office for every session may not be feasible. We can discuss if meeting online will meet your needs.