Counseling Services

  • Not sure if a therapist is the right fit? Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to get quick answers and see if my approach feels right for you. In this brief call, you’ll be able to:

    • Describe your main concerns and goals

    • Ask about the therapist’s style, experience, and specialties

    • Learn about session structure, fees, and availability

    • Decide whether to book a full session — no pressure, no obligation

  • An intake counseling session is a warm, confidential first meeting where you and your counselor get to know each other, clarify your goals, and map out a plan for moving forward. During this session, you’ll share your current concerns, personal history, and what you’d like to change or understand better. The counselor will ask questions to understand your strengths, challenges, and any immediate needs, explain how therapy works, review confidentiality and limits, and discuss practical details like session length, frequency, fees, and cancellation policy. By the end of the intake, you should have a clearer sense of the therapeutic approach that will be used, mutual expectations, and next steps—whether that’s beginning regular sessions, a referral, or a short-term plan to address urgent concerns. The goal is to create a safe, collaborative foundation so you feel heard, respected, and supported from the very first appointment.

  • Our intake process is warm, respectful, and designed to help everyone feel heard from the very first session. We begin with a brief phone or video consultation to answer questions, review logistics, and make sure our approach is a good fit. For the first full session, each person has time to share their perspective, goals, and core concerns while the clinician gathers family history, communication patterns, and any relevant medical or mental health information. We use structured, collaborative tools to identify strengths, recurring conflict cycles, and shared values so treatment goals are clear and practical.

    Confidentiality and safety are prioritized. We explain limits of confidentiality, emergency procedures, and how individual versus joint sessions will be used. If needed, we collect consent for sharing information among family members or with outside providers.

    After intake, you’ll receive a concise treatment plan outlining goals, recommended session types (couples, family, individual), frequency, and measurable milestones. We welcome questions, adjustments, and ongoing feedback so the plan evolves with your needs. Our aim is to create a calm, organized start that builds trust and sets a constructive path forward for your relationship and family wellbeing.

  • The one-on-one counseling session offers a safe, confidential space to explore thoughts, feelings, and life challenges with a compassionate, trained therapist. Sessions are tailored to your needs—whether you’re coping with anxiety, depression, relationship changes, grief, stress, or wanting personal growth and self-understanding. Together, you and I will set clear goals, develop practical strategies, and build skills to improve emotional well-being and daily functioning. Sessions are typically 50 minutes, held weekly or as agreed, and delivered via secure telehealth. You’ll leave each session with greater clarity, tools to manage difficult moments, and steps toward lasting change.

  • Feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed? Our couple and family counseling sessions provide a safe, compassionate space to rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen relationships. Each session helps you identify patterns, express needs clearly, and develop practical tools for resolving conflict and nurturing connection. Whether you’re preparing for a major life change, navigating parenting challenges, or healing after hurts, we work collaboratively with you to create realistic goals and lasting change. Sessions are warm, nonjudgmental, and tailored to your family’s values and pace—because stronger relationships begin with understanding and small, steady steps forward.