This is a chance to get a clearer sense of what you’re looking for, ask any initial questions, and determine whether this feels like a good fit.

There is no expectation to commit at this stage. If it seems like a good fit, we can move forward to scheduling our first session.

This first meeting (called an “intake”) is for me to hear your history and story, your goals and hopes, build trust, and to build a foundation for a treatment plan.

Individual intake sessions take about 60 minutes, and couples intake sessions take about 90 minutes.

Starting therapy can bring hesitation. You may wonder whether it will be worth your time and investment, or what it will be like to trust someone you don’t know. I expect trust to take time, and I’ll work earnestly to earn yours. From the start, I’m bought in.

You can expect me to be active, honest, compassionate, and direct. I listen carefully, ask questions, and share what I notice. Whether you’re new to therapy or returning, I’ll help you make good use of our time and put our work into practice in your life. I bring more than 15 years of experience as a therapist, along with my own experience of being in therapy and benefiting from it.

I maintain a limited caseload in order to keep my work focused and consistent with the clients to whom I am committed.

This allows me to live up to my own values as a therapist— wherein I can provide deeper care and commitment.