FAQs
What can I expect in my first session?
Initial sessions last between 90 and 120 minutes. During this time, we will explore the nature of your current problems, the goals you have for yourself, and the significant life experiences that have shaped you.
We will also develop a plan for what therapy will look like moving forward.
When will I start to feel better?
This first session is not only for gathering information. You should also leave with clarity, relief, and hope that your problems can be resolved through therapy.
At the same time, therapy necessarily brings up some uncomfortable feelings. Therefore, some people report that therapy can “make you feel worse before you feel better.”
That being said, you should never feel overwhelmed by therapy. My role is to ensure therapy proceeds at a sufficiently challenging pace without overwhelming your nervous system.
Do you work nights, weekends, or early mornings?
I do work some nights each week and some weekends of the month. I also start sessions as early as 7AM.
How Long Does Therapy Take?
Therapy is not a cookie-cutter process. How it proceeds is unique to the specific needs, goals, and motivation level. For some, therapy is a relatively short-term process (e.g., 12-40 sessions). For those with heavier trauma histories, therapy can be much longer.
I typically meet with patients for 50-60 minutes per week or 90-120 minutes every other week. For those interested in progressing more rapidly toward their goals, I also offer “block” therapy, which involves meeting multiple times weekly.
What is my role in the therapy process?
Your role is simple: come with a desire to honestly examine your thoughts, feelings, and desires. Therapy can only go as far as your willingness to be open and honest with both yourself and me.
You should also never feel confused or in the dark about the direction of therapy. If you do, please speak up. Therapy works best when there is transparency and a shared understanding of where therapy is going.
What is Virtual Therapy Like?
Virtual is a convenient way to attend sessions from the comfort of your own space without worrying about traveling to and from an office. At first, having an online therapy session may feel a bit strange, especially if you are used to in-person therapy, but most people find that after a few minutes, it becomes quite natural.