FAQ

I meet with clients in-person and online Monday – Thursday from 9 am – 5 pm and online only Saturdays from 9 am – 1 pm.

I offer some flexibility for unexpected circumstances if time permits.

I’ll ask general questions about the “what” that brought you here and “why” you are seeking therapy.

This consultation also allows you to ask me questions or discuss your concerns. It provides an excellent opportunity to feel the “us” in our potential of working together. If we decide to move forward, we will discuss the next steps for our journey together.

I do not, and this decision has several reasons.

The main reason is that I must give a billable diagnosis to take insurance. This diagnosis requires I must practice within the parameters of what the insurance considers therapy, thus limiting the wholeness of counseling.

Many individuals experiencing true hardships and distress do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). This guideline does not mean that some do not meet the requirements; it just means that we are allowed to work outside of the restraints of the insurance standards.

I also believe that our body and mind (in connection) speak to us. By exploring beyond the “mental illness” diagnosis, we can learn to tune into what comes up to work with and through. We are our best teachers; we must learn to identify and navigate without necessarily attaching a label. We are the map toward healing.

I know life happens, and we cannot control the world around us, so there are always justifiable reasons that a cancellation might be necessary. I want to state that when you make an appointment, I block that time slot for you.

Managing schedules for our busy world and the effort put into the therapy sessions requires much work, so I ask for a 24-hour notice to cancel an appointment. If you provide less than a 24-hour notice, I will charge you for the entire session. No-shows must also pay the whole amount.

If you feel there is no way to avoid this situation, please know that we can discuss this together.

There is no set amount of time for this journey. Counseling is a platform for healing and implementing tools that allows a person to learn to navigate the world and embrace lifelong change.

Some clients come in to work on one or two particulars, while others come with layers to uncover to move toward healing change. You are your greatest healer; what you get out of counseling is up to you, which means how much you engage is also up to you.

There will be a point in the process where we speak to experiencing life and continuing to use and evolve in skills you have harnessed without spending time together. With my client’s agreement, I often have decided to move toward a “reach out when and if needed” platform. If you feel you have gotten what you need, please say so, and you and I can bring closure to our time together.

As a woman who has experienced many hardships and transformations, I am privileged to share this journey with other women experiencing the stresses and strains of womanhood. My life was not always peaceful and free. I was my prisoner. Breaking free of all I thought the world required of me allowed me to embrace self-healing and self-love, overflowing into how I live my life daily.

Absolutely. First, I need to state that I do not see either partner as my client, but the relationship is the client. The space we share is an opportunity for us to identify areas that have/might contribute to the disconnect and distress within the relationship.

Whether you have been in a relationship for 25 years or seeking pre-marital counseling, couples counseling allows growth toward more profound connection and closeness.

I am a think-outside-the-box type of therapist. My clients often describe my demeanor as grounded yet fully and passionately engaged. My directness is full of compassion and empathy. I WILL CHALLENGE YOU.

I have an intentional melodramatic humorous side powered by bringing issues alive in session. More than anything, I will meet you where you are, offering a nonjudgmental, safe space to feel the freedom of being open and vulnerable and finding the voice to speak your truths.

One might think I am bold and nosey because I am curious. I love the depth and learning about how people think and see the world. I like to get people to think and feel vulnerable in a way that brings closeness.

It would not be strange for me to have a full-blown conversation with a stranger in a grocery store aisle and end it with a hug! LOL!