Frequently ask questions

I’m nervous about starting therapy. Is that normal?

It’s normal to be nervous about starting therapy. It can be difficult to have faith that therapy will bring you relief. It takes courage to start going to therapy. I would like therapy to be a space where you can be yourself and come just as you are, including feeling nervous. I’m committed to finding a way to care for your nervousness and ensure sessions are as comfortable as possible. I’m here if you want to talk about it during a free phone consultation. [highlight “free phone consultation to take to contact info]

Does what we talk about in therapy remain confidential?

It can be concerning feeling like things you say or do in therapy could "get out." So I want you to know that unless there is an imminent danger to yourself or someone else, or there is a court order from a judge, your story is confidential and your time in the session is protected.Your privacy and trust are of utmost importance. If you have specific questions about how confidentiality works, you can ask during a free phone consultation or anytime during our work together.

How do I know if you are the right therapist for me?

Take your time to read through my website. If you sense that I may be a good fit based on what you are reading, you can call or email me. During the free phone consultation, you can ask me about how I have helped other people like you before, or any other questions you may have that are specific- to-you. You’ll also be able to share what's on your mind and we can decide together how I can help. It may be helpful to think of the first few sessions as a trial run. During the sessions, you’ll be able to see how you feel working with me. My approach is not going to work for everyone. What’s most important to me is that you find someone who you feel is the right fit for you. We can explore that together.

How long will therapy take?

You might be asking about how long therapy will take because you are currently struggling and want relief fast. If this is true for you, I want you to know that on average, my new clients start seeing positive effects after the first couple sessions. By that point, they they feel a little more calm and hopeful that healing is possible The total duration of therapy varies from client to client. Some of my clients find 12-16 weeks to be enough to resolve immediate challenges. While other clients feel more supported by longer term therapy. We will work together to find the length of time that works for you.

What if I don't want to talk about something?

If something feels overwhelming or even terrifying to discuss, that's actually very normal. It can often feel difficult to talk about some things. During our sessions, it will always be up to you if you feel ready to talk about something or not. It’s my job to give you space to slowly start to work through the tough stuff. Gradually and at a pace that feels comfortable to you, you can share what you feel ready to share. You can also share with me that you are nervous to open up about something and we can talk about that too. Whatever is present for you. Whatever you are going through. Bring that to session and we can explore that together.

What can I expect during the first session?

Overall, you can think of the first session as an assessment that helps me get to know you and the challenges that brought you into therapy. I’ll invite you to share more about yourself and we can also talk about what’s worked or not worked for your mental health in the past. Some questions that I like to ask during a first session include:

• What brought you to therapy?

• Have you gone to therapy before? How did that go?

• What goals would you like to reach by going to therapy?

You can ask me questions as well. You might be curious about about my training or what sessions will be like.

The most important part of a first session is that you see if you feel I’m a good fit for you.

If you feel supported, seen, and at-ease with me, we can discuss if you’d like to meet again.

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