Faqs.

Q: What should I expect in my consultation with you?

A: Let’s start with a complimentary 30-minute phone call to allow us to get to know each other. I’ll ask you a few questions to get a sense of your therapeutic needs and goals, your hopes and expectations, and help you consider what kind of therapist will likely fit you best. I’ll also answer any questions you have about my style, experience, fees, or insurance policies. There is no cost to you and no commitment to continue.

If it feels right for you to continue after our consultation, we’ll schedule a 45-minute initial appointment. An initial appointment is a paid therapy session. It is an opportunity for you to get a sense of how it feels to work with me. There’s no obligation to continue after this first meeting. Of course, if you sense that we’re a good fit, at the end of the session we will schedule a weekly appointment time that is exclusively yours.

Q: How do I know if you are the right therapist for me?
A: A central part of any successful therapy is forming a trusting and secure relationship with your therapist. You may feel comfortable talking to me right away, or it may take you a few sessions to decide-- both are totally OK. You’ll need time and your intuition to know whether we're the right match. As we get to know each other over our first few sessions, I’ll check in with you to see how our work feels to you.

Q: How long do you suggest your clients are in therapy? How often should I come?
A: Hopefully you’ll notice a difference in how you feel after our first few sessions, but the length of time people people are in treatment varies depending on their unique needs, challenges, and goals, from 6 months to 2 years to 5 years or more.  It's all about what's right for you— and you’ll always be in control of how long you continue to pursue treatment.

Unless there are extenuating circumstances, I see all my clients at least once a week. I don’t offer biweekly sessions, because I’ve found — and research suggests — that therapy is most successful at helping people feel better and creating lasting change when we see each other more regularly.

Q: Is psychotherapy confidential?

A: All information discussed in our sessions is strictly confidential, according to HIPAA standards. There are a few exceptions to confidentiality that are essential for your safety; I will discuss this with you during your first session.