Frequently
Asked Questions

You don't have to know before you begin. You may simply know that something feels heavy, that certain patterns keep repeating, or that the way you've been getting through life isn't working the way it once did.

We can begin there and make sense of what you need together.

You don't need to have the right label for what you've experienced before coming to therapy. Many women arrive knowing that something doesn't feel right without fully understanding why.

As our work unfolds, we'll make sense of your experiences together, putting words to what happened, recognizing what may have been missing, and understanding how those experiences have shaped you.

That's okay. Beginning therapy for the first time can come with curiosity, uncertainty, nervousness, or a mix of all three.

You don't need to know how therapy "works," what you're supposed to talk about, or how to tell your story perfectly. I'll help guide the conversation, answer questions along the way, and give us time to find a rhythm that feels comfortable for you.

Nope! Never. You are always in control of what you choose to share and when.

Building trust and a sense of safety takes time, and there's no expectation that you tell your entire story when we first meet. We'll approach difficult experiences thoughtfully and at a pace that respects where you are.

You can expect there to be no expectations. Our first session is simply an opportunity for us to begin getting to know one another.

We may talk about what brought you to therapy and what feels most important to you right now. We might also talk about what you like to do for fun, your favorite workout class, your go-to coffee order, or something that made you laugh recently. It can be a little bit of both.

You don't need to know exactly where to begin. We'll figure that out together.

Nope! While my approach is faith-informed, you don't need to share a particular faith or spiritual belief to work with me.

For clients who want faith to be part of therapy, we can thoughtfully explore how your beliefs, spiritual experiences, and relationship with God intersect with the rest of your story.

Faith is never assumed, prescribed, or used to dismiss painful experiences. You get to decide whether and how it becomes part of our work together.

Finding the right therapist matters. Beyond experience or therapeutic approach, you deserve to work with someone you feel comfortable talking to and can begin to trust.

Our consultation and early sessions give us an opportunity to get to know one another and see how working together feels. If either of us believes another therapist may be a better fit for what you need, I'm happy to help connect you with other providers or resources whenever possible.

Most clients begin with weekly or every-other-week sessions to provide consistency as we establish our work together. As our work unfolds, we'll tailor your session frequency based on what's most beneficial for you.

Yes! I offer a combination of morning, afternoon, and evening appointment times throughout the week because I know everyone's scheduling needs look a little different.

Availability varies, so if you're looking for a particular day or time, let's talk about it. I'll do my best to find an available time that works well for both of us.