Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing a therapist can feel like an overwhelming decision. It’s also a significant one because the quality of your relationship with your therapist is the number one determining factor for how effective your therapy will be! If you are considering working with me, I encourage you to book a free consultation. You can ask me anything you’d like and get a sense of how it feels to talk with me. It’s important that you feel safe, understood, and comfortable expressing yourself in therapy. Listen to your intuition and go with what your gut tells you.

Yes! Multiple research studies confirm that virtual therapy leads to equivalent or better outcomes than in-person therapy. Clients often enjoy the convenience and comfort of accessing therapy from home. Virtual therapy is not for everyone, however. If you have an active substance abuse addiction or a more complex mental health condition, more intensive in-person treatment may be recommended.

The relationship between clients and therapists is characterized by a deep connection and bond, while professional boundaries are maintained. Unlike how a friendship works, our time together is focused entirely on you and your needs! As your therapist, I’m not a part of nor connected to anyone in your inner circle, which allows me to offer an unbiased perspective and guidance without any personal motivation or judgment. I also have professional training and years of experience to help you navigate and respond to life’s challenges.

Yes, what you say in therapy is 100% confidential. This means that I do not share any information about you with anyone else unless you specifically grant me signed permission to do so. There are, however, some exceptions to confidentiality that are important to know about. These include: information you share with me involving a physical safety threat to yourself or others, abuse or neglect of children, and abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults. Additionally, although it is very rare, if you are involved in a legal situation and I receive a court order, I may be required to share information in order to comply with the order.

While many of my clients feel the benefits of therapy right away, it often takes around 3-6 months for significant changes to occur. It can take time to uncover and work through the challenges you are facing in life. While some clients feel ready to stop seeing me after a few months, others benefit from working together for a longer period of time. Everyone is different and there is no set length for your time in therapy. My goal is to empower you with the knowledge, strategies and tools you need to respond to the challenges in your life on your own.

My approach to therapy is eclectic and tailored to the individual client. I frequently draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which stems from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and emphasizes acceptance, mindfulness, and values-focused work. I utilize concepts from psychodynamic theory as well. As a self-compassion focused therapist, self-compassion informs my approach throughout.

As a clinical social worker, I am not authorized to prescribe medications. If, in my clinical opinion, I believe that you would benefit from medication, I will be happy to refer you to the right resources.