Client Experience
A snapshot of our time together.
What It’s Like.
I like to think I make you feel comfortable the minute you step through my door. It's important to me that you feel safe and secure enough to share even the most difficult of topics. I strive to create an environment where you feel at ease, whether you're sharing your deepest thoughts or enjoying a light moment, perhaps even laughing at one of my terrible jokes.
I aim to create a space where you feel truly understood and supported, where your thoughts and emotions are acknowledged and valued. While I may offer challenges to promote growth, my ultimate objective is for you to sense my unwavering support and alliance throughout our work together.
Oh, and there’s a dog.
What I’m Like.
I’m curious. I ask a lot of questions to understand where you are coming from and what you feel. I’m also not afraid to ask the hard questions that you may have been avoiding.
And while, yes, I am a therapist first and foremost, I am also a person. It may seem obvious, but it is my sincere goal to show up as authentically as possible. I believe that our therapeutic bond is at its best when you feel genuinely understood and seen by me and I cannot do that without being authentic to who I am. So expect me to react to your stories and feelings, crack jokes when we need a laugh, and drop an expletive here and there.
My foundational approach to seeing clients and their problems is through a cognitive behavioral lens. This is the approach that I have the most training and I also find it approachable for new clients.
That being said, I know therapy cannot be a one-size fit all situation so I have spent time developing other skills and understanding the value of other approaches. I will borrow from dialectical behavioral therapy to help with emotional regulation and mindfulness. I can incorporate ‘parts’ language from Internal Family Systems to help make sense of conflicting thoughts and feelings. Whatever helps you make progress, I hope to offer. And if not, I will let you know and help you find a provider that better suits your needs.
My Approach.
Your first session.
Our first session is an opportunity to get to know each other. A good fit is imperative to a successful therapy experience and I want to ensure that I am the best fit for you and vice versa. We will talk about what brought you into my office, gather some background about the issue as well as other bits and pieces of your history, and with that information, create goals for our time together. But, if you don’t feel like I am the best fit (it happens!), please let me know and I can assist you in providing other recommendation for therapists that may be better suited for your needs.
Tips for Clients.
Tips for your first In-Person session:
Arrive a few minutes early so you can feel settled when we first meet. New experiences can be stressful!
You can park on either side of the building (north or south)
The secure entrance is on the south side of the building. Please use the security code provided in your welcome email.
When you enter the building, you can wait in the larger waiting area in the front or a small waiting area located down the hallway to your right.
Tips for your first Virtual Session:
Check your email for the link to the appointment
Download the Simple Practice telehealth app if you plan on using your phone
Find a safe, quiet place to meet.
Grab anything you need and settle in! I’ll '“let you in” when our appointment starts.
Tips for all follow up sessions:
Try to arrive on time. This is as much your time as it is mine.
Take some time to reflect on our last session and the time between sessions. Write down the things that stuck with you or that you would like to discuss more.
Give feedback! Therapy is a collaborative process and I want to be sure we are on the same page. If I make a mistake or say something that doesn’t reflect how you feel or what you mean, tell me!
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