All individual counseling treatments are tailored to you using a holistic and solution-focused approach. I offer a warm, but straight forward therapy and frequently incorporate coaching techniques to help you address and achieve the various goals in your life.
It is completely normal to need some help navigating relationships and their ups and downs. I work with people who are dating to increase the enjoyment in the process and get clear on what they want. I also help those in relationships improve the quality of their situation and ensure they are in the right relationship for them.
Affairs & infidelity issues
Deciding whether to stay or go
Breakup guidance & support
Dating coaching
Communication skills
Stress, anxiety, and sadness occur for a variety of reasons. We identify the root of the problem and create strategies to help you live a calmer, more focused, and happier life.
Depression/sadness
Anxiety/worry/stress
Family of origin issues
General feelings of being "stuck"
Confidence building
Communication
Life transitions
Life coaching
Weight management and emotional eating can be some of the biggest struggles of a person's life and a complicated puzzle to figure out, more than you'd think.
Find the source of concerns to help heal from the root of the problem
Select behavioral techniques to get you on track with balanced eating and exercise
Address the "voice in your head" that may be contributing to your eating patterns
Therapy is helpful for all sorts of things, but I can help you decide if it's right for you during our phone consultation, Counseling often enhances the work you are able to do on your own and speeds up the process to make it more efficient. It's similar to trying to do your taxes alone or getting the help of someone who has done it hundreds of times.
We usually discuss your personal history and the situation you are coming in for as well as formulate a plan for our work. If you're not sure what to say, that's not a problem. I know which questions to ask to help me understand your situation and help you get clarity. At the end of our 50 minute session I give you my take on the situation and the ways I can help.
A lot of people begin to feel better after the first session, but this varies by the person. It's often a relief to share the responsibility of your situation with someone who can help and have a plan for moving toward a better state of mind.
I do not prescribe medication, but can refer you to a professional that does. I also know taking medication is a very personal choice and can offer my professional opinion and weigh the pros and cons. The choice is always yours.
I often recommend beginning with 1x/week to get the ball rolling, but this is not required. The goal is to have the treatment feel useful so we decide together what is best. There is no obligation to come more than you want.
You do not have to commit to the same time every week. I usually schedule each session at the end of the current one unless you would prefer a set time. I know schedules change so we work with your schedule.
Just let me know via email. There is a 24 hour cancellation policy, but I appreciate as much notice as you have. If I don't have 24 hours notice I charge a fee for the missed session.
In many circumstances, yes. It is extremely important that counseling feels like a completely safe environment to talk about concerns. I can help you assess if there might be any competing interests in seeing the same counselor. I have great referrals if we decide it's best to see someone different.
Under most circumstances, no. I help a lot of clients with relationship concerns and sometimes this involves bringing a partner to therapy for a short time.
Payment is normally collected at the time of each session.
Cash, Check, Credit: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express
I do not accept health insurance directly, but will either submit claims on your behalf or give you documentation to submit on your own.
Do I have out-of-network behavioral health coverage?
What is the deductible, if any?
How much am I responsible for after the deductible has been met?