Frequently Asked Questions

I offer 30 & 50 minute talk therapy sessions via teletherapy. My clinical focus is on adolescents and adults. My specialties are; managing anxiety, trauma support, ADHD symptom management, personal growth and empowerment. At this time I am not offering services for couples counseling, drug treatment or disordered eating, but will gladly provide referrals based on  your location and needs. 

Therapy can be considered both reactive and preventative. There are many times in life where we all need support, a sounding board or just to have another human show us empathy and hope. We are all a work in progress. If you find yourself struggling to cope, not rebounding as fast as you once did or questioning if things will ever get better you might be ready to check therapy out.

Talk therapy involves exploring your challenges, values and goals. We discuss ways to help you feel more connected to  you and the ones you care about. At times we will get into the tough stuff and handle it as gently as we can to create lasting healing. You are in the driver seat, we can talk about whatever is on your mind and heart.

This is always a tough question. Ultimately the plan is to create actionable goals to assist you with your personal growth and healing. Depending on your goals and history it could be a short as a few sessions or as long as a couple years. Some people prefer a weekly cadence, other bi-weekly or monthly, it is up to your needs and availability.

Occasionally there might be, depending on the goals you have and your threshold for work between session. I always have reference materials at the ready for those that enjoy self study. 

All session are held via teletherapy so you will need a computer/phone, steady internet connection and a quiet/private place to meet. It is always a good plan to have a rough idea what you hope to accomplish from attending therapy so we can work together to create goals and a wellness plan. 

It is important that you feel safe and connected to the therapist you are working with. After a couple sessions you decide I am not your cup of tea I will  be happy to provide you referrals to other therapist that meet your needs. 

What we discuss in therapy will remain confidential, per HIPAA law. However, therapists are mandated reporters. There are limits to confidentiality when abuse or potential for serious harm is reported. Conditions in which confidentiality might be broken include:

• A client reporting that they are a danger to themselves and/or to others.
• A client reporting that they are abusing a minor.
• A minor client reporting that they are being abused.

Other circumstances in which confidentiality could be broken include:

• Other people being present during a session (specifically if a client chooses to not conduct a teletherapy session in a private setting).
• A client signing a release of information form allowing for disclosure of information. (You may also specify which information you would like disclosed and which you would not like disclosed.)
• A court subpoena is received for your records.

For CA residents I am credentialed via Headway and Alma, please see contact page for link to my profile. 

For OR & WI please visit my Alma profile to see if your insurance is accepted.

I ask that you provide 24 hour notice that you will miss our meeting to give someone the opportunity to use that spot. There is a charge for late cancellations (under 24 hrs) or no-shows; $40 for the first missed session, any further missed session will be full price of $120, 3 missed sessions and you will be referred to another provider.

The following situations might encourage you to seek out in-person care:

• Using substances recreationally with higher physical health risks such as stimulants, alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines
• Struggling with an eating disorder that is impacting your physical health
• Currently experiencing suicidal thoughts with plans and intent or engaging in self harm regularly
• Lacking a confidential (private) space with stable internet access from which you could comfortably conduct therapy sessions
• Simply wanting a face to face connection with your provider and feel that tele-therapy will not be as helpful to you