Getting Started
Beginning therapy is a thoughtful step.
Step 1 — Consultation
We begin with a free 20-minute consultation. To schedule your consultation, you’ll be invited to create a simple account with your contact information. This helps keep things organized and allows you to easily book, reschedule, or cancel appointments when needed.
This is not therapy, but an opportunity to meet and explore whether working together feels like a good fit.
During this call, we’ll briefly discuss:
What brings you to therapy at this time
Any previous therapy experiences
How I work, including relational and optional art therapy
Practical questions about scheduling or structure
You’re welcome to ask anything about the process, about me, or about what therapy here might look like. There is no pressure to decide immediately.
Sessions are offered Tuesday–Thursday, with some evening availability.
Step 2 — Orientation Session & Consent
If we decide to proceed, you’ll receive intake and consent forms through a secure client portal.
Before beginning, we review:
Confidentiality and its legal limits
Virtual therapy considerations
Scope of practice
Cancellation policy
Crisis resources
Session rhythm and expectations
What you’re hoping for in terms of your well-being
You’ll have space to ask questions about consent and boundaries. Therapy begins only after forms are completed, and we mutually agree to move forward.
Step 3 — First Session
Our first full session is a gentle orientation to working together. We may begin by settling into the virtual space, noticing the body, and arriving intentionally. From there, we’ll explore what has brought you here and clarify your hopes for your well-being.
Early sessions often focus on:
Understanding current concerns
Discovering or clarifying intentions or goals
Noticing patterns in the present moment
Establishing a rhythm that feels sustainable
If you’re interested in art therapy approaches, we may introduce them as they are always optional and paced collaboratively. There is no expectation to share everything at once! We move at a pace that allows trust and understanding to develop over time.
Step 4 — Ongoing Work
Therapy may be brief and focused around a specific transition or question, or it may become a longer-term for deeper reflection and integration. Most clients meet weekly or biweekly. We’ll periodically revisit your intentions and adjust the pacing as needed. This is a collaborative process. I bring steadiness, attention, and care; you bring your lived experience and willingness to explore. Over time, meaningful change unfolds through consistency, reflection, and relationship.