What happens first?

Together, we will discuss a current and future client / counselor or coach relationship. Connection, trust, and safety are vitally important in counseling. If I am not a fit for you, I celebrate that, and can recommend several other qualified and licensed therapists for you. If we do agree to move forward in a therapeutic relationship, we begin by scheduling your first appointment and will meet face-to-face for 60 minutes each week or every other week depending upon your need.

What’s included in the process?

As your therapist, I will be focusing on what you do well (individually or as a couple) and point out areas that may be stretches or need deep attention. We will work together as a team to help you decide what changes are needed for you to achieve your goals. We will look at areas such as family of origin, personality types, love languages, communication and conflict styles, boundaries or lack of, fear triggers, etc… This will be done by using several techniques and resources and homework will be included in our process!

Will you advise me?

Let’s be honest… You are probably reviewing my website because you can not decide what direction to go. I will make suggestions and as a team we will decide if the recommendation is best for you or your relationship. 

What commitment do I need to make?

Counseling and coaching begins, first, with a commitment to “YOU” from “YOU.” Secondly, therapy requires your very active involvement and honesty. Change will sometimes be easy, but more often than not it will be slow and even frustrating. The key to successful counseling is a working relationship and commitment!

How many sessions are typical?

From my professional experience, 6 months of counseling is a good time frame to see progress; however, every individual or couple has awareness at different times. Expect to have, more or less, 12 sessions (meeting twice per month). That being stated, many of my clients begin work in one area and continue therapy for longer due to results of awareness and change.

When are appointments available?

I schedule sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 pm until 7:45 pm and Saturdays from 10:30 am until 3:30 pm.

Which should I choose, insurance or private pay?

If you choose to utilize your insurance benefits, there are some things that you need to know in order to be an informed consumer. Please be aware that in order for your therapy to be submitted to and covered by your insurance provider, you must meet the criteria for a mental health disorder, and you must be given a mental health disorder diagnosis. Once this diagnosis is given to your insurance company, it then becomes a permanent part of your medical record, which could affect future ratings on life and health insurance premiums.

If this is a concern for you, you may wish to use the private pay option, since a diagnosis is not required and it is not necessary to submit information to a third party. In other words, paying privately allows you to seek counseling without a diagnosis, and what you discuss within therapy stays between you and myself. I am considered an out-of-network provider and complete insurance forms for my clients who then submit to their insurance company for reimbursement. Please contact your insurance provider for details regarding out-of-network providers.

Terms and Conditions

Payment is due at the end of every session payable by cash, check, or credit card via PayPal.