FAQs

What if I am not sure I need mental health care?

Sometimes it is difficult to know what we need- specially if we are feeling overwhelmed by our current circumstances. If you THINK you may need some support I suggest that you contact me so we can have a free 15 minute consult and determine if counseling may be beneficial for you. We can also decide if I would be a good fit for you or maybe I can help you find someone else better equipped to help you.

What mental health conditions do you treat?

Here is an example of some conditions I have successfully treated with clients:

  • Trauma

  • Anxiety and stress

  • Depression

  • Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, OCD

  • Grief

  • Sleep problems

  • Relationship problems (I am not currently seeing couples at this time)

I have never participated in therapy before. What should I expect in my sessions?

This will vary for each individual as we are all so different! Generally, when someone is determined to make some changes in their lives and effort is put in they will see shifts happen. For the first 2-3 sessions we will do mostly intake work, meaning, discussing the forms you filled out prior to our first session as well as going through the personal information you submitted so I can better understand your background and what brings you to therapy. We will also discuss early on what your goals are with therapy and we will create a treatment plan. For some people, brief therapy is sufficient and for others a longer term plan works best. We will figure this out together to see what would be most beneficial to you.

What if I already tried therapy and it did not work?

Sometimes therapy doesn’t help right away. Even in an ideal therapy situation, it can take time for symptoms to improve. Going to therapy and seeing no change may cause frustration. It may seem like a waste of time and money. Many people stop going to therapy as a result.

Other factors can impact how effective therapy is. There is no single, correct approach that works for everyone. Not every therapist will work for everyone, either. Having a negative experience with a particular therapist or a certain type of treatment can make it hard to try therapy again, even if you want support.

It can help to look for a therapist who treats what you’re experiencing. If you don’t have a diagnosis, you can talk to potential therapists about your symptoms. An ethical therapist will let you know if they’re able to treat your concern. If they can’t, they may be able to recommend someone who can.

Keep in mind different approaches may be better for different issues. Being misdiagnosed can affect how treatment works. If you didn’t feel heard in therapy before, or if you experience different symptoms, a different therapist might be a better fit for you.

How do I pay for your services?

Currently I am only working with Medicare clients and cash pay clients. Payment is due at time of service. If you think you may need therapy but cannot afford my fee, I may be able to work with you on a sliding scale or refer to you another therapist.