Answers to Help You Take the Next Step

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and talk about what’s bringing you to therapy. We’ll go over your current concerns, important life experiences, and what you’d like to change or work toward. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start.

It’s also an opportunity for you to ask questions and see if working together feels like a good fit.

Most clients begin with weekly sessions, which provides consistent support and helps you make steady progress in therapy. As your needs, goals, and life circumstances change, we can adjust how often we meet based on what feels most helpful and manageable for you.

Some people choose to meet more often during difficult times, while others move to biweekly or less frequent sessions over time. We’ll work together to find a schedule that feels supportive and manageable for you.

Therapy can be beneficial for anyone experiencing emotional distress, life transitions, shifts in relationships, stress, anxiety, grief, or a general sense of feeling stuck and overwhelmed. You don’t need to be in crisis to seek support.

Many people come to therapy simply because they want to better understand themselves, develop healthier coping strategies, or improve their overall well-being.

Yes, I am credentialed with Aetna, BlueCross & BlueShield, and most Medicare plans.

Yes, some people prefer private pay for greater flexibility and privacy. I’m happy to talk through both options so you can decide what feels right for you.

Unless it's a medical emergency, I ask for at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations. This allows me to offer the time to someone else. Late cancellations or missed sessions will be subject to a fee.

I hold advanced certification in Grief Counseling and am a Certified Dementia Practitioner. While I have specialized training in these areas, I also work with clients facing a wide range of life changes, including the unique needs and challenges that can come with the aging process.

When appropriate, yes. With your permission, we can include family members or caregivers in sessions to support communication, understanding, and shared decision-making.

You may start to notice that things feel a little easier to manage, or that you feel steadier and clear about what you need day to day. Some people also find they feel more able to cope with stress or difficult situations.

We will check in regularly about how things are going and whether you feel you are getting what you need from therapy.

If something doesn’t feel helpful, we will talk about it and make changes together. Therapy should feel useful, supportive, and right for where you are in your life.