Congratulations on taking the first step towards feeling better.  Whether you're new to counseling or an old pro, beginning to work with a new therapist can be scary.  I want to make the process as painless as possible for you.  I strongly believe that for counseling to work and to be effective, that there needs to be a good fit between the therapist and the client.  I ask for you to be honest with me about your needs and what you're looking for.  Some people want to talk, to be heard, and validated.  Others want constructive feedback and concrete steps of what they can do to feel better.  Please let me know what style you're interested in and works best for you. 

Please know that it's normal for it to take at least a few sessions before you start to feel comfortable with a new therapist.  We will work at whatever speed you are ready for.  I hope that you will not only find value in our sessions, but that you will feel better after each session too.  This is not always the case as sometimes doing sensitive work can bring up many emotions.  Know that this is progress and sometimes it can feel worse before it gets better.   I appreciate your feedback about what is and isn't working for you. 

I consider myself to be an easy-going, laidback, flexible, genuine and direct therapist with a sarcastic sense of humor who is focused on helping you to feel better and achieve your goals.  E-mail is the best way of reaching me and I invite you to email me if you would like to set up an appointment.  Prior to scheduling an appointment, I will need the intake paperwork completed and signed, along with a copy of your license and insurance card (if you are using insurance).

I am currently accepting new clients and have daytime appointments available for video telehealth sessions.  

I look forward to hearing from you and helping you on this journey!

Telemedicine is a convenient and effective way of providing treatment. Most major insurance companies cover this service.  

For new clients I will need to have all intake paperwork completed and signed prior to the first telehealth appointment.  

The HIPAA compliant telehealth platform being used is Google MEET. To utilize this video-enabled conferencing platform you may go online to https://meet.google.com/_meet, or download Google MEET from your Android or iOS device. The device needs access to the internet, camera, and microphone.

To maintain your confidentiality please find a quiet and private setting for the appointment. It may be helpful to do the session in the privacy of your car, outside, or by finding a quiet room in the house. Playing music or having the television on could provide good background noise if you are concerned that family members at home could hear the session. Headphones may also be used. Please refrain from driving and make sure the device you plan on using is fully charged or plugged in.

On my end, I will be conducting sessions in a private room, using headphones, with a sound machine outside the door.

Stay healthy and well!