Where do I begin?  

initial contact 

If you are curious to learn more and are interested in working with me, please don't hesitate to reach out by submitting the form on the Scheduling page. I will message you back shortly with times I am available to coordinate a complimentary consultation call.

Free consultation call

Once we have determined a good time to talk by phone, I will want to know what it is that you are hoping I can help you with. In addition, I will provide answers to any questions you may have about my practice and approach to therapy. From here, we will determine if we are a good match. If we believe it to be a good fit, a first session will be scheduled.

Intake forms and practice policies

Once we have scheduled a first meeting, I will e-mail you an invitation to the secure client portal* to fill out and complete intake forms and review my practice policies. Having this complete prior to our first appointment ensures that we can get started upon your arrival.

* I utilize a HIPAA compliant, electronic record keeping service to store all client related information.

First appointment

The first session will mostly be used to determine if it feels like a good fit. Finding the right match is about connecting with a therapist with whom you feel safe and at ease. The first session is also an initial assessment, therefore I will be asking questions to learn about you, your history, and what it is you want to focus on. This information will help guide me in a considering a plan and direction for therapy.
 

Follow up Appointments

At the end of our first meeting, I will check in with you about how the appointment felt and if you are interested in making another appointment. If we decide it feels like a good fit, we will then go ahead and schedule future appointments at a regular weekly day and time. During the appointments that follow, we will dig deeper and explore the initial concerns that brought you in and move towards increased self-knowledge and understanding.