Frequently Asked Questions

There isn’t a point where things officially become “bad enough” for therapy.

Women come to me because something painful has happened, because anxiety or depression has been getting harder to manage, because life has changed, or simply because they’ve been carrying a lot for a long time.

If part of you keeps thinking it would feel good to have someone to talk to, I think that’s worth listening to.

Then we start there.

You don’t need a list of goals or a perfectly organized explanation of what’s going on. Part of my job is asking questions, getting to know you, and helping us figure out what feels important.

You bring yourself. I’ll help with the rest.

Our first session is really about getting to know each other.

We’ll talk about what brought you in, what life has been like lately, what you’d like some help with, and anything from your history that feels important for me to understand.

You can ask questions, too. Therapy is a relationship, and I want you to feel comfortable with the person you’re talking to.

Warm, engaged, practical, and very human.

I’m not a therapist who expects you to talk for an hour while I silently nod from the other side of the screen. I’ll ask questions, offer perspective, help you notice patterns, teach you practical tools, and work alongside you.

And yes, we laugh here.

There are two humans in this space, and I think good therapy starts with remembering that.

I work with women navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, parenting, college, relationships, family stress, self-esteem, ADHD, caregiving, and major life transitions.

And your life doesn't have to fit neatly into one of those categories.

Usually, several things are happening at once. You get to bring the whole story.

Absolutely.

Being able to go to work, take care of your family, finish your assignments, answer your emails, or keep up with everyday life doesn’t mean you’re feeling okay underneath all of it.

You don’t have to fall apart before you’re allowed to want some support.

Anxiety therapy can help you understand what keeps your mind and body on high alert, recognize patterns that are making anxiety louder, and learn practical ways to respond differently.

I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed skills, compassion-focused approaches, and relational work, depending on what actually helps you.

We’re not trying to make you a person who never worries. We’re working toward anxiety having a lot less say in how you live your life.

Depression and burnout can both leave you feeling exhausted, disconnected, irritable, unmotivated, or simply unlike yourself.

We’ll look at what has been draining you, what you’ve been carrying, and what needs more attention or support. We can also work on practical tools for managing emotions, changing unhelpful patterns, and gradually reconnecting with yourself and your life.

Trauma therapy does not mean sitting down in our first session and telling me every painful thing that has ever happened to you.

We build trust first.

We can work on feeling safer and more grounded in the present, understanding how past experiences are affecting you now, and developing ways to manage difficult emotions before going deeper.

You get to decide the pace.

That makes sense. You’re contacting a person you’ve never met to potentially talk about some very personal things.

You don’t need to write the perfect email or tell me your entire story in the contact form.

“Hi, I’m interested in therapy and would like to schedule a consultation” is plenty.

We’ll take it from there.